RE: [Leica] Minolta DiMage Dual Scan III Scanner

["Justin Low" <space@byvoid.com>]

Jack,

I say "good enough for screen/web use", because to print digital B&W to
match the traditional darkroom print, I'd need to setup all sorts of
printing systems and profiling software. I won't deny that those sort of
prints can equal a traditional print, because I have seen them, and some
of them are really good. But to set up and maintain the systems needed,
it'll take too much time and money. We use an Epson 10000 series at
school, and the output leaves much to be desired.

For my printing purposes, the wet darkroom suffices, and then some. But
yes, one cannot escape the future. There will be day that digital output
will surpass the tradition processes, but those same processes have had
a hundred years behind them. Digital still has some way to catch up.

Sorry for going off-topic, Ted.

Justin

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From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
[mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Jack
McLain
Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2003 1:31 PM
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: Re: [Leica] Minolta DiMage Dual Scan III Scanner


If your Minolta scanner is only "good enough for screen/web use" then it
is
not a very good scanner (and/or your printer is not up to the job). This
assessment of the Minolta scanner is not good news for the Minolta
marketeers!

My nikon ED IV scanner and Epson 2200 produces very fine prints indeed,
and
I have seen other (more accomplished) users of scanners/printers who's
output equals (at least) the finest traditional darkroom work.
Traditional
darkroom process is losing ground quickly to the digital darkroom.  (a
caveat.... I personally believe that film has a special place in
photography.. I dont want to rehash the recent spate of film vs. digital
capture. I am speaking strictly of the quality of scanned and printed
images
vs. wet darkroom methods).

Asbestos underwear in place.. I sign off
cheers
Jack McLain
Tucson, AZ
http://jackmclain-photography.dotcommunity.net

- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Justin Low" <space@byvoid.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2003 10:04 PM
Subject: RE: [Leica] Minolta DiMage Dual Scan III Scanner


> Ted,
>
> I have and use this scanner. I scan only B&W negatives (or should I
say
> that I shoot on B&W). I use it for producing images for screen, and
for
> a quick "preview" so I know where to D/B in the darkroom. The scans
are
> never as good as the prints, in terms of contrast and tonal range. Of
> course, it depends on what sort of film and developer you use.
>
> So, I'd say it's good enough for screen/web use, but for prints, the
> traditional process still beats this hands down.
>
> Justin
>
>
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