Digital BW, The Print

robert levin wrote:
> i have a question regarding scans. i use an epson 4990
> flatbed. i scan black and white 4x5 negatives
> @... results have been superb.other than the
> fact that i am using ink, not 'silver', the
> differences are minor...and behind glass,
> imperceptible. my question is: what would a fancy drum
> scan give me, that i am not getting already? i should
> say, that the prints are between 15 and 18 inches from
> 4x5 negs, using an epson 2400 and 13x19 ultrasmooth
> fine art paper, printer on warm ink.
> 

This web site may be of help to you.

www.largeformatphotography.info/scan-comparison/

Best;

Patrick Carr

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Carr Imaging
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