Digital BW, The Print

isn't that a little contradictory?  I mean considering film flatness 
a benifit on one hand but then deciding that DOF covers all focus 
issues... :)

with 4x5" I don't worry about getting my film at the sweet spot 
either, but for 35mm it would be manditory and even with MF I think 
it makes some real difference in the results.  Skill in sharpening is 
important, but it doesn't change the quality of the starting image, 
and that is important... sharpening will not *fix* blurry images.

mark

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> Guys,
> I think the problem is that each scanner has a "sweet" spot. 
However, the 
> depth of focus is deep and overcomes serious differences.  I did 
tests with 
> the 2400 by stacking sheets of AN slide glass under the film. I 
could not 
> see differences between flat on the glass to three layers of slide 
glass. 
> The advantage of AN neg holder is of course the elimination of film 
> warp.  Another consideration is operator skill - deciding how and 
when in 
> the work flow to sharpen.
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