Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/07/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dan There is nothing really hybrid about your intentions since it might provide the best of two methods. You might even consider processing your own Tri-x which is a relatively simple procedure. A changing bag provides a mobile darkroom and once you load you stainless steel tanks the rest can be done in the kitchen.Doing your own film processing does give a much needed feel for capturing what you see. As far as printers go there is a general consensus Epson is at the top of the list. A 1280 can be purchased for 399 with 100 rebate from the factory and make b&w 11x13's to match just about anything.(for all important ink considerations see http://home1.gte.net/res09aij/) Although one could make decent prints with a flatbed it is still not a dedicated film scanner. If you only shoot 35mm then do yourself a favor and get a Nikon Coolscan. There is much back and forth on the net concerning which machine does what best but Nikon will be available until the bitter end of film. You mentioned the resolution of the Epson scanner but is it optical resolution or interpolated? There is a difference and before I'd take the chance I'd want to know how long does it take to scan a 35mm frame at full resolution on the flatbed? Hope some of this information is helpful. One more thing, just as film and camera are the basic tools of traditional photography, Adobe Photoshop is the foundation for digital work. Don't know if you have it already but if not then you might consider it. Sincerely Walt D Khong wrote: > Friends > > I would like to thank all you good people in the LUG for your help and > suggestions on how to make hybrid photography possible under my > circumstances. To date: > > 1. I have found some people who can help with my Tri-X film processing. > 2. I have also found a Canon printer that can do very decent A4 B&W > digital prints at least for the time being. > > I am exploring the possibilities for a film scanner. Epson has two > models giving 3200x6400 dpi resolution with films and slides. I am > wondering if that will be sufficient to translate into 11x13" prints? > > Happy snaps, > > Dan K. > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >