Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/04/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 12:43 AM 4/23/97 +0100, JB wrote: >I wonder- could the lower >contrast of some Leica lenses actually be of benefit in this instance? >Does anyone who prints Ilfochrome have an opinion on the lens contrast >issue as regarding the end product- the Ilfochrome print? I've Ilfochromed slides shot with cameras dating from 1930 to the present. In general, older lenses have lower contrast; this is especially true of uncoated lenses, but even early coated lenses did not yield as 'crisp' an image as do modern lenses. But I've not seen a tremendous difference in print qualities -- some, but not a lot. If you want to pick up the shadow detail with Ilfochrome, shoot MF or LF. Marc Marc James Small Cha Robh Bas Fir, Gun Ghras Fir! FAX: +540/343-7315