Can't speak for the medium format backs...they are so much more expensive
and so less flexible, that I didn't really consider them in my options...but
I had a D1 and now have a D1x and would not enlarge an image to 16x20. But
I also wouldn't enlarge a 35mm film image scanned at 4000dpi to 16x20
either. I print mainly 8x10...and for that I think the D1x is great. I've
also seen 11x14 images that were very nice. Your decision probably depends
on what kind of imagery you shoot and what you are doing with the final
prints.
Robert
On 11/12/01 1:58 AM, "Tim Mimpriss" <tim.mimpriss@...> wrote:
> Mike Krawitz wrote:
> <<
> I am considering a Nikon D1X. I print entirely on my Epson 7000 using
> Piezography and MIS Variable Tone Inks. Without the use of Genuine
> Fractals, has anyone with this camera printed to 16x20? How is the
> quality of image compared to scanning 35mm, MF, or 4x5 film and then
> printing.
>
> In RAW mode this camera approached 6 megapixels. Is this the camera,
> or is it still a waiting game for the first 10 megapixel camera?
>>>
> I too would love to know the answer to your question.
>
> There is more to this equation than the mere pixel count. It is my
> impression, correct me if I am wrong, that medium format professional backs,
> even those giving as few 6 megapixel images, can give superb enlargements.
> But are the images produced by the latest clutch of Canons and Nikons in the
> same league?
>
> If the comparison is with 35mm format, then the 'prosumer' digital is now
> very close, if not actually there. But then most of us find that we need to
> shoot in medium format or above to get high quality16x20 prints.
>
> Tim
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