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A bit OT....MF to b/w print

2005-08-26 by Diane Fields

After as much research as possible, I decided to just ask the 
question here---very basic but perplexing for me.

I am a (relatively) long time digital photographer--I came from film 
(35mm)--but haven't shot film in quite a number of years.  I never 
had a darkroom--and don't intend to now.  I'm quite proficient in PS, 
use Quadtone RIP for printing b/w with my 2200 (a larger format 
printer will come eventually, but not the immediate future).  BUT--
I've recently gotten the itch to buy a Pentax 67 as the prices go 
lower and lower--but just am not totally sure of the workflow to get 
it from camera to printer (and if there is more than one way to skin 
a cat).      

Of course, the other question is--is this even reasonable to 
consider.  I currently shoot with a Canon 20D--have considered FF but 
will not make the jump to it with the new 5D--not right now anyhow.  
I've prepared a list of pros and cons for the used 67--but, because 
I'm digitally minded, will print digitally--is this just crazy?

I've been reading the John Sexton thread too, but really couldn't 
find anything else on the forum while searhing that addresses this--
and the pros/cons.

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