Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/07/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The resolution you need to scan at is whatever it takes to get 150 to 300 dpi at the printed size. So, if you scan a 35mm image (1x1.5 inches roughly) and want to print an uncropped 10x15 inch image, you need to scan at 1500 to 3000 dpi. What I do not know is the equivalence of "dpi" between film and flatbed scanners. I have always had the feeling that the 2800 dpi or so mid market film scanners are better for film than the 2400 or 3200 dpi flatbeds -- but I cannot say for sure. I am posting this not as a final answer, but looking for confirmation from a scanning guru. It is a question posed as a statement. - -- Clive http://clive.moss.net > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of khmiska > Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 9:57 PM > To: LUG > Subject: [Leica] Scanning slides > > Question - should I scan at still higher resolution? If so, what res? > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html