Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>2) Are the latest Leica filters any better than older Leica filters >(multi-coatings, glass quality, et cetera)? Has anyone tested Leica filters >against other lines for quality? I'd buy B+W or Heliopan multicoated. They are pretty expensive but probably worth it if you are a serious user. They are just now becoming readily available from stock at big outfits like B&H. I use red 25, yellow/green, KR3, KR12, 2 stop ND > >3) Another Leica expert told me to go with a print scanner rather than >setting up my old Beseler enlarger. I honestly don't know anything about >the quality of scanners or digital for that matter. Would a scanner provide >the same image quality as an enlarger with a high quality lens? >Thanks again for all of your information. >J. P. Mose If you are going to go digital you want a FILM scanner and a printer. They can provide very high quality prints. Pretty big learning curve and worth it. If possible set up your enlarger as well and have the best of both worlds. Henry