Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Anthony Atkielski" 
<anthony@a...> wrote:
> sanfo2003 writes:
> Except in cases where time is the overriding concern, I don't understand
> what the attraction of digital backs is in the first place.

I happily shoot film--MF and LF--but will welcome the day I don't have to carry 70+ 
rolls and sheets on overseas shoots. Also, the camera back technology is aiming 
towards capturing a wider tonal range (ie exposure latitude) than even b/w neg film is 
capable of. 

But certainly the digital capture industry is in its infancy--digital printing seems like a 
mature stable technology by comparison. And today's cutting edge will seem 
laughably obsolete in the near future. Time was 4MP digital cameras were $15k+.

When I can lock a 40MP 6x9-sized back on my Wista VX, review histogram, make spot 
readings, and store 50GB worth of files on something the size of an iPod, connected 
by a thin cable...sorry I'm drooling now. Oh, and price it below, say $4k 

So to the extent the new Valeo moves the industry towards my lofty goal, bring it on.

Amadou Diallo