Digital BW, The Print

Bernhard,

My point about digital capture was - cut out the scanner and buy a 
digital camera.  I use a fuji S1 and it produces outstanding 
portraits at up to A3+ size. 

Whether this is a viable option depends upon how big you want to 
print.  A digital SLR might not be the best choice for those finely 
detailed architectural shots, for example.  You'll save on film 
costs, of course.

Assuming you are going down the scanner route, then what about the 
Nikon LS8000?  It's light sorce is a bit ruthless with negs (I once 
owned an LS2000). 

By the way, the Imacon Photo has come down in price since I bought 
mine 18 months ago.
--
Quentin   

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., "Bernie Ess" 
<albatros.bee@w...> wrote:
> Quentin, I didn´t understand the part about neg/scan/ digital 
capture.
> 
> However the Imacon is too expensive for me at this time. It´s at 
least twice
> as much as a Nikon/ Polaroid 120 or Minolta Pro. I am a non 
professional, no
> income through photo, so I cannot justify buying such an expensive 
unit.
> Although its a pity..
> 
> I still have some rolls of APX25 here, but its 35mm....
> 
> bernhard
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <qdb@b...>
> To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y...>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 12:42 PM
> Subject: [Digital BW] Re: Shooting and Scanning - traditional vs. 
digital
> darkroom
> 
> 
> You have two basic digital options: neg and scan, or pure digital
> capture.  I'm not sure whether you are looking at pure digital
> options, but I assume not.
> 
> If you can afford it, the Imacon Photo is good with negs.  It is
> fabulous with fine grain film like Tech Pan and the late, lamented
> APX25 (sob!).  With a 67 neg, grain will not be an issue, save for
> fast film.