Re: [APML] Film: Begining of the End?

["Joseph O'Neil" <joneil@multiboard.com>]

>Because they are being shobish. You can't tell the difference
>between a good digital and a chrome image at the resolution they
>print in a book. Check these out....
>
>http://www.starvingphotographer.com/gallery.htm


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         If memory serves me correctly, i beleive the images/pictures you 
see in most newspapers are no higher than 150 dpi (if that).  At that 
range, a 1.3 meagapixel camera image will look as good as a 4x5 Chrome.

         However, and sadly most peopel ahve never seen a good, large 
print, from  a large format negative in either B&W or colour.  and very few 
peopel have ever seen a true, large Cibachrome or even a dye transfer print 
- they are remarkable.

         to give you an example - go here:

http://www.clydebutcher.com/

         i've been to this gallery in person,a nd seen these prints first 
hand.  I have seen some of his prints - 8x10 - and that is  FEET, not 
inches, and while this is extreme to be certian, once you get into even a 
16x20 (inch) print or larger, even I dare say an 11x14 (inch) print, the 
larger film negative just blows away most  images that started out digital.

         there are exceptions - for example, you can get a digital scanning 
back to fixt a 4x5 camera.  I forget the cost, but i remember something 
along the lines of having to get a second mortage  if I ever wanted to buy 
one...  :)

         Jason however, IMO, is correct - most images used in print - 
nespapers, magazines, catalog, web sites, books, etc, are simply just not 
that high a resolution.  I even notice pixelation on some cable channels 
anymore - they seem to have 'dropped resolution", if that makes any 
snese.  so in the majority of cases in popular print today , you cannot or 
will not notice the difference.

         but if you ever get a chance to see some really fine art 
photogrpahy in large prints, you will notice ti right away.
joe



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