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Re: [Digital BW] Scan resolution for printing 4x5 negs?

2005-03-14 by Ernst Dinkla

Carl Schofield wrote:

>Ernst,
>
>Thanks for the tip on scanning at 1605 ppi.  This made a dramatic difference in the quality 
>of my 4x5 negative scans on the 3200, compared to just scanning at 1600 ppi.  Much 
>better detail and sharpeness at 1605 ppi (using Vuescan).
>
>Carl
>  
>
Carl, there could even be more at 1705, 1805, etc depending on the rest 
of your method.

Ernst

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