Dylan Hope
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Eh, it's not really a fair comparison to use a flatbed scan of a 35mm negative against a full frame digital camera.
Get an Imacon. For the benefit of your testing and for science of course, this isn't some silly indulgance! 😉
Life's not fair comparison. Foveon v. Film
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Eh, it's not really a fair comparison to use a flatbed scan of a 35mm negative against a full frame digital camera.
Get an Imacon. For the benefit of your testing and for science of course, this isn't some silly indulgance! 😉
jaffa_777
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Better, what does it mean? Everyone wants better?
Its easy to see that the digital shot of the flower is technically better. It probably has more resolution, less grain, and is a true to life representation of the scene. But to me it looks boring and like every other digital capture, lifeless.
The film shot is obviously technically inferior, but its more impressionistic of the original scene. Just look at the way the highlights in the background glow. I like it, and I like the way film can look more 'painted'.
So who care about whats better, maybe we should be asking about what look you like and want to acheive.
Its easy to see that the digital shot of the flower is technically better. It probably has more resolution, less grain, and is a true to life representation of the scene. But to me it looks boring and like every other digital capture, lifeless.
The film shot is obviously technically inferior, but its more impressionistic of the original scene. Just look at the way the highlights in the background glow. I like it, and I like the way film can look more 'painted'.
So who care about whats better, maybe we should be asking about what look you like and want to acheive.
wkkato
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The scan is a terrible scan--it looks uprezzed to me. Ergo not a valid comparison.
Warren
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The scan is a terrible scan--it looks uprezzed to me. Ergo not a valid comparison.
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ianstamatic
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it really is crap how people compare digital versus film and use either costco or epson flatbed scans. the difference in quality between these and pro scans is massive.
much as i like my epson flatbed it makes 6x7 look about the same quality as 35mm from my drum scanner. the drum pulls in almost twice the details with alot better dynamic range. also it doesnt end there. compare film iq developed by an professional expert lab tech versus the local minilab
this just for fun i did a really unfair test thing is kind of tired.
much as i like my epson flatbed it makes 6x7 look about the same quality as 35mm from my drum scanner. the drum pulls in almost twice the details with alot better dynamic range. also it doesnt end there. compare film iq developed by an professional expert lab tech versus the local minilab
this just for fun i did a really unfair test thing is kind of tired.
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