Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/07/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 7/16/00 2:14:44 PM Central Daylight Time, s.gregory1@home.com writes: << It certainly looks like there will be two schools of thought on this subject for some time in the future. The gains that are being made almost daily in the world of digital printing is nothing short of amazing. Leica glass can only be an advantage to people who wish to experiment digitally. Erwin should take a look at the work of some of the best in the business these days, such as Galen Rowell in California. Go to his web site and read about the latest fine art printing that is being done with his images by digital and the use of the 35 mm format. As Mr. Rowell states, the quality of the print is something that must be seen. This certainly should be pause for thought for those who maintain the darkroom is still the only way to go. Also take a look at Jon Kone's inkjet mall site and see the advances in black and white inkjet printing using piezography plug in software. I have personally seen examples of this work and it is amazing. Why should we not believe with these advances, that digital will not be the way of the future or at least a very viable alternative to the regular darkroom. This technology is proving itself now with many pros. Scott Gregory >> Yep, Erwin is dead on the money and digital is for the lazy ones who don't want to get their fingers wet wringing the best out of a Leica negative. If one is going to degrade the Leica image with the digital whizbangs, why not just buy and use the point and shoots while saving a lot of money at the same time? Don R.