Digital BW, The Print

----- Original Message -----
From: "Austin Franklin" <darkroom@...>
To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 3:33 PM
Subject: RE: [Digital BW] Scanning and Zone Sys Development.


> Ernst,
>
> > The Nikon 8000 has analog gain control. I presume that it works
> > the same way
> > as you describe it otherwise why call it "analog gain" control.
> > It will show
> > more noise in the shadows when set to a maximum
>
> Actually, I believe it's misnamed.  This has been discussed with Ed
Hamrick
> and should be in the archives.  It does not change the actual gain between
> the CCD and the A/D, but the exposure time.  To quote from Ed Hamrick (who
> wrote ViewScan) from the rec.photo.digital newsgroup:
>
> "The "Analog gain" in the Nikon is a bit misleading.  It's actually
> just the exposure time for each of red, green, blue, and infrared."
>
> Austin

In what way can one compare both methods ? Is there a difference in the
results ?

Ernst