Digital BW, The Print

In a message dated 6/16/2003 11:09:07 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com writes:

> Oh Claude,
> 
> >The Sigma SD-9 acts more like film ...
> 
> You obviously haven't used one, or your film simply is really substandard.
> The SD-9 suffers from severe color balance problems, and low light
> saturation.  I don't know of any films that have those problems...
> 
> Austin
> 

How can you make these "obviously" type statments without any supporting 
facts? I actually enjoy debating technical stuff with you, with the intent that 
there is something to learn. But I base my statments on things I have actually 
done, specifically. If not, I try to make it, otherwise, clear.

However, I find these type of accusatory, opinionated statements, based on 
false assumptions to rude/insolent/insulting.

I would never make a statement about any product unless I have used one, 
period. And I have apologized when appropriate. That is good manners and good 
communication.

I'm amazed at the ease with which I can make moire free, uncannily color 
accurate reproduction of flesh tones and a Macbeth color chart using the SD-9, 
studio flash, custom white balance, and Luster paper with Atkinson profiles on an 
Espon 7600.

I have offered to you, on 2 occasions to send actual prints to support my 
statments and you have not responded.

Therefore, (in the same spirit of your prior statements to me) I can only 
conclude that you are not interested in broadening your horizons and merely want 
to take cheap shots at those who are doing something new and different and 
want to share factual things.

Hope you have a better day.

Claude


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