Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 1/4/00 1:50:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, proark@silcom.com writes: << inherent vibration that focal plane shutters seem to cause. >> This is certainly not the case with Leica gear, M or R. However negative size is, of course, an issue but not for resolution. Rather, the differences I see between 35mm and larger formats are in tonality and gradation. It is much easier to produce a smooth looking print from medium and large formats, period. However, having said that, 35mm can produce extraordinary results. But the same care will always produce a "better" print from a larger format - all they up 8X10 (the limits of my experience. Regarding 90 lp/in. - that's a difficult standard to ask of any lens/camera combination regardless of format. You can do it with tech pan, a tripod and some of the Leica lenses or other manufacturers as well, but in my experience it's not the ultimate resolution figure that is the sole criterion. See E. Puts on these issues. Bob Figlio