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Re: Medium Format..
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Maybe it is just personal preferences, but it is not just about the quality of camera lens and format size. Of course, 35mm and a tiny lens can never hope to pick up the detail that larger formats can, but I have yet to see a digital print which isn't harsh and contrasty when compared with the gorgeous tones and texture of silver prints. Cereus comes pretty close. I know that there is no going back to film and it will soon be unobtainable with Ilford gone and Kodak and Konica not producing any more. I am so glad that real artists like Tyson are still in their dark rooms under their red safety lights - but for how much longer?

None of the above should be regarded as a criticism of the super digital shots we see here and on the Portal. Comparisons are odious and its like comparing a painting with a fine pen and ink drawing. Both can be beautiful, but are essentially different. Hope we can keep both for a little while longer


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PeterH
Posted by PeterH
3rd March 2006ce
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