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RE: [Digital BW] Optimal BW film for scanning ?

2003-05-27 by Austin Franklin

Hi Alex,

> What is a good low grain ASA 100 ( or thereabout )
> film that will scan well.

Plus-X or Delta 100.  Both are exceptional.

> Is a low contrast film better
> in that it is more compatible with the dynamic grey range
> of a scanner ?

Well, low relative to what?  Neither of those films will exceed the DENSITY
range of %99.99 of today's film scanners.

> Is there a film that is Not optimal for BW scanning ?

Don't know.

Regards,

Austin

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