Digital BW, The Print

Claude 

In the message below you seem to be referring to more than simple
resolution.  Do you also mean the recordable density range?  I would like a
hear a bit more on this.  I have been spending a lot of time lately
understanding graduated filters better (just ordered a set - yes I know I
should already have been using them).  I would now like to understand how
film f-stop ranges equate to a) the range of f-stops that can be recorded on
digital sensor such as the 1Ds MK II and b) the density range that we talk
about for our prints (Dmax less dMin).  As I understand it one of the big
benefits of B&W film vs converted colour film is the greater tonal range
that can be recorded by B&W film.  How does this range compare with the new
digital cameras?  How much of this range is printable?

Steve


> From: <claudej1@...>

> They are even more fanstastic now that the recording surfaces does them
> justice. For all practical purposes, the 1Ds Mark II renders 645 color film
> obsolete. Unless you use Tmax 100 or Tech Pan with prime (non-retrofocus
> lenses)  
> at optimum aperture, it give B&W a run for it's money as well.
>  
> Claude