William Robb wrote: > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" > Subject: Re: Interview w/Pentax exec > > > >> I can't see that tonality is any problem at all: although it takes a >> fair bit of rendering skill and work, 12-bit digital has at least as >> much tonal range as the best films. > > I find this hard to believe based on what I see coming off my printer vs > the Zone VI Brilliant prints I have hanging on my walls. > Granted, I haven't invested a whole bunch of time learning computer > based B&W rendering, but to be honest, my B&W film work is pretty much > plug and play, so my expectation is that digital should be pretty easy > as well. > >> Detail resolution ... it depends on the size of the print you want to >> make. Landscapes tend to be large in size and large-scale prints from >> digital capture aren't quite there yet with only up to 39Mpixel to >> work with compared to 4x5. > > I haven't ever had access to a 39mp camera, and I expect that something > with that many megapixels would be mondo expensive, which makes it non > existent from my perspective. > > William Robb > > >
They're about $50K Canadian (Hassy H2D with 39MP back), but rentals are available. The PhaseOne backs are cheaper, but you need to supply the body. from what I've heard, the Hassy software is flaky as all hell though (Buddy of mine rented a 39MP H2D setup for Studio work, and has been bitching profusely ever since. Next time he's getting the PhaseOne back) -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
