Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/06/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Yes, of course I have. All that I was trying to say is that it's not a simple linear relationship. By the way, have you seen a 35mm Kodachrome projected "way big" with a Leica projector? Seems like you can walk right into it.... Now, let's see, where can I get an 8x10 projector to compare.... *************************** Subject: [Leica] Re: Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2000 16:01:02 -0400 Status: Normal From: Peter Jon White <PeterJonWhite@PeterWhiteCycles.com> At 11:55 AM 6/1/00 -0700, you wrote: >Not quite. The lens resolution/MTF curves for larger >format lenses are poorer, because they must cover the >larger area. In medium format, film flatness becomes a >problem. What you gain is mostly smoother tones, not >sharpness. It's a trade-off. Leaving aside the issue of MTF curves, this is nonsense. Have you LOOKED at a 16x20 enlargement of a 4x5 negative? Or better still, an 8x10 contact print? All you have to do is look! Peter Jon White __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/