Re: [Digital BW] B&W digital sensors -- modest proposal
2003-09-29 by Carl Schofield
Paul, There was a long thread awhile ago in the dpreview Canon dslr forum that has some discussion of a similar modification that was performed on a D60. In
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Re: [Digital BW] Scanners vs digital backs etc
2003-09-29 by Tom Baker
I ve been using the Nikon 8000 since it came out. Scanning my 6x7 Mamiya film, I make 40x60 (and feel it go bigger) prints from the scans. By far, the
Mac Newbee-need printing help
2003-09-29 by Vincent Orlando
I just purchased a new Mac G-5 after several years of Win and need help trying to figure out hot to print with it. I have a 1270 and 1200. Wondering if anybody
Scanners vs digital backs etc
2003-09-29 by Steve Kale
First of all I would like to thank all those who took the time to respond to my questions. I think I am getting closer on this. (I should say that I enjoy
Re: [Digital BW] Re: OT MF film sizes
2003-09-29 by Tom Baker
Alex - I envy your being able to work with those old glass plates and new digital technology. What fun! Tom Baker B. Alex Pettit Jr.
Re: [Digital BW] Re: OT MF film sizes
2003-09-29 by Tom Baker
There is no one best format. The best format is the one that gets the results you want/need. An extreme example for sure, but it makes the point: why
Re: [Digital BW] New Photoshop CS -- aka Photoshop 8
2003-09-29 by Anthony Atkielski
Looks like I need to keep a tight grip on my trusty old version of Photoshop 5.x. Adobe s products are starting to look uncomfortably like Microsoft Office.
New Photoshop CS -- aka Photoshop 8
2003-09-29 by sceptre12345
Avalable in November. http://www.dpreview.com/news/0309/03092901adobecreativesuite.asp Cheers, Andre
RE: [Digital BW] B&W digital sensors -- modest proposal
2003-09-29 by Austin Franklin
Hi Paul, ... All the image sensors used, except the Foveon, in one shot digital cameras are monochrome sensors. They are made into a color sensor by the
Re: OT MF film sizes
2003-09-29 by wrightdda2001
Perfect choice, I have exactly the same system...NO PROBLEM with 16 x 20, I ve got a 30 x 40 on my wall at home. one recommendation though, I chose the
Re: Re ImagePrint Experiences
2003-09-29 by John Hollenberg
... the ... Let s be clear here. Of course there is an advantage to using the GRAY profiles. What Andrew was saying is that there is no advantage to
Re: OT MF film sizes
2003-09-29 by B. Alex Pettit Jr.
Hi All, Well after all the most helpful and informative posts, I just purchased a used Mamiya RB 67 with two lenses at a most reasonable price. The Mamiya 7 is
RE: [Digital BW] OT MF film sizes
2003-09-29 by Alessandro Pardi
Hi Alex, I can t comment on the difference between 6x4.5 and 6x7, all I can report is that the Mamiya 7 II is a joy to use (assuming you know its limitations),
Re: [Digital BW] OT MF film sizes
2003-09-29 by Ernst Dinkla
... From: B. Alex Pettit Jr. To: Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2003 11:42 PM Subject:
Re: [Digital BW] SensorsVSccds&TPvs400BW...w Off topic ...good MF scanner...
2003-09-29 by Mark Hahn
That is true and why I was out playing with both a Canon 10D and 300D today trying to decide which one to buy for myself... and not out shopping for a better
Re: [Digital BW] Re: OT MF film sizes
2003-09-29 by DigitalLipothymy@aol.com
In a message dated 9/29/2003 2:09:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time, anthony@atkielski.com writes: Additionally, as you point out, LF doesn t have the convenience of
B&W digital sensors -- modest proposal
2003-09-29 by Paul Roark
While I think the current RGB sensors may not be up to what I like to do, there are some clear advantages to direct digital image capture. I think a true
Re: [Digital BW] Re: OT MF film sizes
2003-09-29 by Anthony Atkielski
... This is the main reason why I have not experimented with LF. Once I ve tried that, everything else will look unacceptable, and currently I can t afford
Re: [Digital BW] SensorsVSccds&TPvs400BW...w Off topic ...good MF scanner...
2003-09-29 by Anthony Atkielski
... We are all entitled to personal preferences, but it is important to understand that RGB conversions to black and white are not the same as shooting black
quadtone contact sheets?
2003-09-29 by Mark Hahn
anyone using quadtone prints as contact sheets? The biggest proplem I m having with my MIS-VM/1160 setup is getting my blacks... seems like a contact sheet
Re ImagePrint Experiences
2003-09-29 by Mitch Alland
For: John Hollenberg ... Really? I though that the advantage was that grayscale does not use the yellow ink which reduces metamerism. --Mitch/Paris
Re: MF Scanners and film sizes
2003-09-29 by sandersm@aol.com
My thoughts on the two MF threads: 1. As to scanners, I have an Epson 3200 flatbed and a Microtek Artixscan 120tf, and I have used the Polaroid Sprintscan.
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Re ImagePrint Experiences
2003-09-29 by Tom Baker
You re printing with the same printer profile. That is, you re changing the input image profile, but you re printing on the same paper, with the same printer
Re: [Digital BW] SensorsVSccds&TPvs400BW...w Off topic ...good MF scanner...
2003-09-29 by Mark Hahn
I still think we are splitting hairs and arguing semantics which isn t really valuable, but personally, I would prefer a 6MP CCD/CMOS image over a straight 6MP
RE: [Digital BW] Re: OT MF film sizes
2003-09-29 by jeffmoore17@comcast.net
While it is true that a move up from medium format to 4x5 increases hassles, primarily bulk and weight, it is simply not true that a good 4x5 system (cameras
[Digital BW] Re: Re ImagePrint Experiences
2003-09-29 by John Hollenberg
... using grayscale than with RGB. I just printed the same image, first as RGB and then converted to grayscale before printing in IP. The prints are
Re: OT MF film sizes
2003-09-29 by wilfredm71047
Having used and printed small med and large format is have to agree with the other posters. The bigger the better for printing. One of the members in our
RE: [Digital BW] OT MF film sizes
2003-09-29 by Ken Carney
Hello, Alex: Here s my take on it. Until a couple of years ago, I used mostly 4x5 and 8x10 format. Everything they say about LF is true -- there is no
Re: OT MF film sizes
2003-09-29 by Clayton Jones
Hello Alex, ... Of course 4x5 will make a greater difference than 6x7. The question is whether it s worth the costs. Having used all three formats, I can say
[Digital BW] Re: Re ImagePrint Experiences
2003-09-29 by John Hollenberg
... with gray printerprofiles produce different results with different settings of the slider. That is good to know. I am printing a grayscale version of the
Re: [Digital BW] MF Scanners -- off topic
2003-09-29 by Alan Zinn
... Another happy Epson3200Photo user here. Silverfast is great. Get an anti-newton ring glass instead of negative carrier. Check this out:
Re: Epson 3000 & workflow
2003-09-29 by jshonle
Hi-- Here is my experience. I have an Epson 3000 running on a Windows machine. I am using the newer Piezotone inks and have never had a problem other than
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Re ImagePrint Experiences
2003-09-29 by Tom Baker
My tests results do not agree with Mr. Rodney. Grayscale images with gray printerprofiles produce different results with different settings of the slider. Tom
RE: [Digital BW] OT MF film sizes
2003-09-28 by Roger L Sopher
Like hot rodders used to say there ain t no substitute for cubic inches - I think the same applies to negative area. I used to shoot 645, 6x7 and 4x5, before
OT MF film sizes
2003-09-28 by B. Alex Pettit Jr.
Good Afternoon All, I have been using 645 format and wish to obtain higher resolution for 16x20 prints. I have been seriously drooling over a Mamiya 7 or RB
Re: [Digital BW] SensorsVSccds&TPvs400BW...w Off topic ...good MF scanner...
2003-09-28 by Anthony Atkielski
... Yes, it does. Since each photosite on the sensor receives only one primary color, the information for the other two colors is being thrown away. Overall,
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Scan, Back, Imagers, 1Ds
2003-09-28 by kenschuster
Maybe ADs are impressed by the same advantage I see. Presuming the same output size as the 1Ds, you have the freedom to include more information in the
[Digital BW] Re: Re ImagePrint Experiences
2003-09-28 by John Hollenberg
... using grayscale than with RGB. Perhaps that is due to the fact (I think) that the Black Point Adjust slider works for images in RGB, but not for
RE: [Digital BW] MF Scanners -- off topic
2003-09-28 by Daniel Staver
... I have the Epson 3200 and the Minolta 5400. My MF equipment has been gathering dust lately because I feel the final image from a 35mm negative scanned on
Re: MF Scanners -- off topic
2003-09-28 by J Michael Sullivan
I use the Polaroid SprintScan 120, which while discontinued, might be had for a song on eBay these days. Further, I m pretty sure Microtek (the orginal maker
[Digital BW] Re: Re ImagePrint Experiences
2003-09-28 by Thomas Fors
... Sorry.. By better, I meant that I get visibly darker blacks when using grayscale than with RGB. --Tom
Re: [Digital BW] MF Scanners -- off topic
2003-09-28 by Mark Hahn
I personally own the 2450, but have friends with the 3200... it isn t as sharp as my really cheap Scan Dual for 35mm. You might think of getting something
Re: [Digital BW] MF Scanners -- off topic
2003-09-28 by Tom Baker
I have a 3200 and a NIkon 8000. Obviously, I only use the 3200 for film larger than 21/4. I have tried 35 and 21/4 on the 3200 and was not at all happy. I
Re: [Digital BW] MF Scanners -- off topic
2003-09-28 by Richard Smallfield
... Thanks for this discussion. I currently shoot only 35mm, but plan to move to 120 as well. After setting my sights on the Minolta 5400, you have prompted me
SensorsVSccds&TPvs400BW...w Off topic ...good MF scanner...
2003-09-28 by Mark Hahn
Umm, we are mixing pixels with sensor elements here. Sure, the typical CCD does not provide a true rgb pixel for every sensor element, it has to interpolate
Re: [Digital BW] Digest Number 1772
2003-09-28 by claudej1@aol.com
In a message dated 9/28/2003 2:46:06 AM Pacific Daylight Time, ... Yes, as of a year ago, you could buy Kodak s Pro Back (16 Megapixel) in Monochrome, with no
Subject: Off topic question: good MF scanner or save for 1Ds?
2003-09-28 by HPA
Hello Steve, here is something for you to try, it fixed the sharpness problem for me on a different model. Try scanning your film with a piece of glass on
Re: [Digital BW] MF Scanners -- off topic
2003-09-28 by D. Hill
Russ, I agree. The 3200 is an excellent scanner. I use it with a 1280 running the piezography driver and could not be happier with the results. I scan
Re: Scan, Back, Imagers, 1Ds
2003-09-28 by claudej1@aol.com
In a message dated 9/28/2003 2:46:06 AM Pacific Daylight Time, ... Save for a 1Ds and the reason for 11 MP backs is they impress art directors more and the
Re: [Digital BW] Medium format scanners con't
2003-09-28 by Anthony Atkielski
... If your film is reasonably flat, you can get good results from the standard MF carrier. I switched to the glass carrier mainly because my film was often