Digital BW, The Print

In a message dated 5/25/2003 11:29:08 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
barbara@... writes:

> > This is NOT the film commercial shooters use
> >for proofing. Those that use this film(type55) are using it to get 
> >that neg.
> >
> Oh yes it is - at least it's the only film I use for proofing. 
> Especially in architecture and interiors, it's necessary to know that 
> you have good depth of field, and the negative is the only way to check 
> it. I just rip it off and look at it with a loupe, no need to develop 
> it or anything.Snip >

Barbara, certainly you can see this film as problematic for Portrait proofing 
like the original poster was using it for. At anyrate, I would think there 
are much better choices for portrait proofing than type 55 when the shooter is 
looking for an accurate positive proof.
Respectfully,
Steven Meyers


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