Digital BW, The Print

Hi Neil,

Welcome!

While I would love to have a Polaroid 45U, Imacon or drum scanner, the
finances just aren't there. I have just finished printing for the recent
13x19 and 11x17 print exchanges. For both I scanned 4x5 B&W negatives on a
Linoscan 1400 at 1200 dpi. I am completely satisfied with the finished
prints and feel that they are every bit as sharp as my enlargements from
these negatives.

If I had to buy now I would go for the Epson 1680 Pro which is much less
than a good enlarger and lens. I would also consider a 5x7 or 8x10 over 4x5
to maximize image file size. There have been some good articles on using
flatbeds with oil mounting to get the most out of the film.

Do some searches on the list and you will find additional info.

Martin Wesley


----- Original Message -----
From: "Neil Cotty" <neildelphi@...>
To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2002 5:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Digest Number 479


> Hi everyone,
>
> Long time lurker, first time poster. <G> Sorry, this isn't totally
on-topic
> but I hope someone can give me some good advice. I've recently moved
> countries, and I had to leave my darkroom behind. Instead I've set up a
> digital equivalent. LS4000/Epson 1290/Quads etc. I've been shooting 35mm
as
> thats all I could really bring with me, but now I want to get back into
4x5.
> So to cut a long story short and now I've sourced a JOBO, I'm wondering
> whether or not I should just get an enlarger, or a flatbed scanner for the
> 4x5 stuff. Having never scanned 4x5 I don't know how it will work out on a
> flatbed or if it will really suffer using a flatbed - ? I can spend a
pretty
> good whack on decent product, just nowhere in the range of a 4x5
> slidescanner unfortunately. Any suggestions? Should I not consider
scanning
> at all if I have to go to a flatbed?
>
> Cheers,
> Neil
>
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