Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 8/7/03 9:22:31 AM Pacific Daylight Time, bdcolen@earthlink.net writes: > Ah - the truth finally outs here....You are comparing film output from > an excellent camera, decent enlarger, and darkroom to digital output > from a "middling HP printer?" That's like comparing output from an M7 > with a Summilux 75 mounted, shooting 64 asa chrome, custom printed, to > output from Wal-Mart disposable ASA camera printed by a blind teenager > in a bad 60 minute lab. - -------------------------------------- BD, I was merely exaggerating to prove a point. The point is that no matter how good other combos are, a Leica M or R negative printed on a first rate enlarger with consumate enlarger lens will outclass all those combos; and that the size of the print doesn't obscure that obvious quality difference. One of our colleagues alluded to LUG encompassing digital because Leica is producing digital cameras and backs. I agree because I think Leica can bring a higher standard of performance to the digital side, as well a to the inevitable interface between film and digital. I also wish Leica would restore the Leica system approach to its film product line: enlarger, enlarger lenses, close-up units, Rondinax dayload developing tank and lens shades for the great lenses of the past we all still buy and use. br - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html