Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/11/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Much as it pains me, Ted, I have to disagree on this one. If we were talking about silver prints v. quadtone inkjet prints, then, yes, the beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But the question of whether a file from a 10mgp digital camera can equal the same image, exposed the same way, shot the same way, on film, can be measured objectively in terms of dynamic range, "Micro detail," contrast, etc. etc. B. D. -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Ted Grant Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 1:05 AM To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Nikon's profits tripled Alastair Firkin asked: >>> This brings me back to my nagging question; will today's good film >>> scanners > "match" a 10 mega pixel dedicated digital camera when you view > moderately > large images side by side? <<<< Alastair, You are going to beat your brains out on this comparison print thing simply because a print from a scanned neg and inkjet printer or digital camera print and print from the same negative is like comparing a modern day jet fighter aircraft with a Spitfire! They both are beautiful aircraft standing alone. However, put them side by each and one looks more beautiful than the other in the eyes of the viewer. However, different people will vote for one over the other and visa versa, usually. But that doesn't mean one is better than the other simply because this kind of film print and digital print is without question, comparing apples and oranges! Period. And because I like both apples and oranges I've given up bothering with discussions that get all hung-up on which is better and which isn't, digital or film simply because man the only thing that counts is............. does it look great to you? And if the answer is, "Yep looks pretty damn good to me!" Then that's your answer! Other wise all the numbers become meaningless compared to what you actually look at! Do you like it or do you not like it, that's all that counts! Sure more mgp's is better under certain situations and under other they make little difference. ted _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information