Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Eric Maquiling 
<eric@m...> wrote:
> On 02/21 12:20, Austin Franklin wrote:
> > 
> > Personally, I find the TMAX films in XTOL hags to scan.  I prefer
> > Tri-X/Plus-X in D-76 1:1/75F and that gives me the best B&W 
scans.  Delta
> > 100 is exceptional as well.  I do pre-soak, and use constant 
agitation.
> 
> Sorry to keep this thread going but I'll be moving soon and I 
probably
> won't be able to set up even a simple setup for processing film 
for a
> while. 
> 
> Any thoughts about scanning C-41 type B&W film and scanning?  XP2?
> TC400?
> 
> TIA!
> 
> -- 
> Eric


I frequently scan my 4X5 100TMAX negatives with an Epson 2450 and 
have been pleased with the results. My scans appear to be better 
when the negatives look a bit thin.  I have recently been using a 
workflow that I got from Shutterbug (October issue?) in that I scan 
at 16bit POSITIVE then use levels and curves, and then invert and 
adjust again.  This seems to work very well.

I have experimented with scanning at 48bit RGB but I see no 
difference in my results. I have read many postings on those who 
have tried XP2 Super etc. and they are able to use digital ice and 
like the results they get.  I don't use XP2 anymore since I want 
negatives that are as permanent as possible.

I have seen Paul Roarks photos in a Gallery and other places and I 
can tell you he gets AMAZING quality using a Bronica 645RF with 
TMAX100 or Tech Pan.  He has one gallery print that is approximately 
20X24 called "Boulders" that was incredible and easily matches the 
4X5 format.  I could not tell the difference between that digital 
print and a traditional silver print.

So I hope he responds to your question.

Hope this helps!

-Jerry