Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/07/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> I would indeed challenge anybody on the list to use a Leica negative, scan > it ar whatever resolution, print it digitally at whatever high end > industrial printer to a format of 30x40 cm and compare it to a chemical > print at the same size and look at it really close. Let alone go for a slide > show at a hundred times enlargement. > I agree that digital prints look convincing, and are in itself impressive. I > also find them wanting in detail at a level any chemical print can exhibit. > I am not against digital prints and I indeed have a digital darkroom. When > you are used to look at fine detail and gradation at a 25 times enlargement > factor, the digital process is still far beyond the analogue process. > My point is not that I am not willing to accept the claims of digital > excellence. I do. My point is that willing to express leica excellence is > still beyond the capability of digitally generated prints. > My challenge stands for the Boston LHSA meeting. G'day Erwin, As we say here downunder:- 'good on ya mate'. This is the stuff I need to see/read/hear, as I put the finishing touches on my new darkroom. (the long promised day of arrival is approaching ;-) Cheer to you all, Alastair