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Re: [Digital BW] Digital vs. Film: the ANSWER

2005-12-22 by scott_now_coming

> Question:  What MP count is going to be needed for a sharp 30 x 40 
B&W print
> from a digital camera?  I've been estimating that at least 24 mp in 
a full
> frame 35mm might be what I need to wait for.  (I'm hoping my TP 
stash in the
> freezer lasts long enough for such to be affordable.)
> 
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com
>


Paul,

You can go here:

http://www.mamiya-op.co.jp/home/camera/digital/zd/sample/sample.html

and download a 10 mb file from the new Mamiya ZD 22 mp camera.

I downloaded and printed that first portrait. Suits my needs. And you 
can expect higher quality from a Tiff and, of course, the RAW file.

I can only imagine what the PhaseOne 39 mp will be like!

Scott

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