Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/05/30

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Subject: [Leica] M8 Repair... Update
From: Frank.Dernie at btinternet.com (Frank Dernie)
Date: Mon, 30 May 2011 09:46:44 +0100
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So, have I got this right, if you only ever look at your pictures using a 
loupe to study the negative then film is sharper than digital in your 
opinion?
FD

On 30 May, 2011, at 05:54, Frank Filippone wrote:

> I was making a comparison of the primary output from film vs digital.  In 
> my
> mind, it removes the variables of scanning, printer drivers ( including the
> driver that takes in 300 dpi and outputs 1600 dpi ink + dithering) , user 
> SW
> capability, etc.
> 
> If the primary source is better, then the secondary output will be
> better.... ie, the print.
> 
> I've heard all the arguments, seen the comparison prints, followed the
> logic..... but it all fails in my mind due to the variables involved...or
> the skew in the data used.
> 
> Go back to the primary output and make the comparison there.....  Reduce
> variables.
> 
> Frank Filippone
> Red735i at earthlink.net
> 
> 
> 
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In reply to: Message from wildlightphoto at earthlink.net (Doug Herr) ([Leica] M8 Repair... Update)
Message from red735i at earthlink.net (Frank Filippone) ([Leica] M8 Repair... Update)