Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/09/17

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Subject: Re: [Leica] A Number One reason why NOT to switch to digital
From: "Dizel" <webmaster@fucha.pl>
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 18:33:18 +0200
References: <r01050300-0904-D2EC0D80CA2E11D6B5930D2FA4F95FB3@[64.1.0.23]>

> >I don't remember the source, but as far, as I remember, EOS D-60 can record
> >about 6-7 f/stops contrast range.
>
> According to Stephen Johnson the BetterLight scanning back can record 11 stops.

But Better Light is not a consumer 35mm camera :) Anyway -
seems that Austin was at least partially right and I am just
too old to catch up with current digital technology pace :)

> So as usual we find that each system has its limitations. And
> also as usual the the magic happens when an artist / cratfsperson
> understands the limitations and produces powerful work within them.

Amen.
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In reply to: Message from George Lottermoser <imagist@concentric.net> (Re: [Leica] A Number One reason why NOT to switch to digital)