Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/05/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Don, > I will mention the pluses of a digital workflow for me. > 1) complete repeatability once a print is satisfactory I can do that with film as well, but...you CLAIM complete repeatability, but that is not true. The ink can vary from batch to batch, you can get banding half way through a long print session...no, it's not COMPLETE repeatability... > 2)local contrast/density/sharpness easily controlled down to the > pixel level Er, yes. I can do anything you can to your digicam files with my scanned files. > 3)easy global contrast control at whatever point in the curve you want to > change contrast without unsharp masks, pencils, split developers etc. Er, right...same as above. > 4)spotting time drastically reduced What spotting time? > 5)working in the light interacting with the family I find scanning film in the dark to be a bit difficult ;-) > 6)no chemical fumes/strange chemical failures Hum. No problem here. > 7)potentially longer life of prints Potentially, but not in reality at this point in time. But, again, you can scan and print anything on film... > 8)by making a digital negative I can still make a silver print if > called for > 9)if color materials used initially can imitate filters after exposure Er, right...scanning does that as well. I REALLY think you should be solely talking about digital capture vs film capture, as I've said countless times (and will continue to say), you can scan film, and get ALL the "advantages" of a post capture digital workflow. Austin - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html