Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/08/17

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Subject: [Leica] Viso iii
From: mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner)
Date: Fri Aug 17 14:30:28 2007

> Well, 1:1 maybe something I should not have said. I want to use my M8
> for close-up, e.g., to reproduce/enlarge vintage photos ...and out in
> the field -- e.g., Scott's testimony with his photos using the viso +
> 65 f3.5. Having done photo copy work with a 105 mm Vivitar macro, I've
> gotten used to high res.  I cannot even fathom that a flatbed will
> provide me with, e.g., tif files of any consequence for photoshop
> work, toning, spotting, repairing, not to mention a credible
> enlargement. The M8 + viso iii + whichever lens works best/closest --
> that must be the best option. Further, I'm trying to simplify, and
> expand my M8 capabilities -- reducing my variables -- which is not so
> easy.
> 
> Thanks.
> Pete
> 


As much as we love playing with our Viso's a cheap flatbed is a wonder.
A moderately priced one is a miracle.
And expensive one is .... better than that!


Deja Vue all over again.


Deja Vuescan.




Mark William Rabiner
Harlem, NY

rabinergroup.com



In reply to: Message from pjtotoole at gmail.com (Peter O'Toole) ([Leica] Viso iii)