Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/18

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Epson 1270 getting a bit OT
From: Mike Stone <mike.stone1@virgin.net>
Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2000 14:28:16 +0000

Johnny Deadman wrote:

 
> We agree. Horses for courses. I think the 1270 is a pretty powerful argument
> for bw photographers to consider the digital route.


I most certainly agree, I've had my 1270 for 3 weeks now and have been
printing some B&W's for the portfolio on the Epson Matt Heavyweight
using customised quadtones for lith and platinum type effects.
Absolutely stunning results. Of the six art directors who saw my book
this last week all commented on the Epson prints, specifically the
tonality and depth. However as a proffessional while I would reccommend
this as an additional tool to the armoury I will not be giving up my
darkroom just yet.

On a leica note I've just been looking at the first tests from my new
90mm Elmarit-M and I am very happy, a distinct improvement over the old
Elmar-C I was using. 

It felt better as I was shooting and proved it on film, or perhaps the
street Zen just kicked in :)

Johnny if you are reading, the offer to come and play with the 1270
still stands.


Mike Stone


http://business.virgin.net/mike.stone1