Re: Worth Getting Muddy...

"Mark²" <mjmorgan(lowest even number here)@cox..net> wrote in message
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Tony Polson wrote:
"Annika1980" <annika1980@xxxxxxx> wrote:

5. With slides you're stuck with what you shot.

Get it right, and the job is done at the instant you expose the film.
No need for any of this "digital workflow" nonsense.

6. With prints from print film you're stuck with what the processor
gives you.

Find a good, able processor and always use that processor. You will
always be "stuck" with developing and printing to some of the highest
standards available - absolutely nothing to complain about there!

7. With digital you are in charge.

With digital, you are more at the mercy of your own ability to foul up
than was ever the case with film.

I'd have to say I agree, though, about full control with digital (assuming
one understands the process--which can be extremely tricky, and lead to
foul-ups--as you say). At least if there's a screw-up, I can know that
its not only MY fault, but that there's something I can personally do
about it, rather than always having to rely on someone or some lab's
abilities. Even with good labs, its still different, since they can't
always know (during the process) what I would do, or what trade-offs I'd
choose (like shadow detail vs. contrast...noise vs. sharp, etc.).

The main reason I started using digital in 2000 was the same reason I
started using slides--which was what I perceived as complete control from
start to finish. In 1998 or so, I started scanning slides myself for
printing. Again my reasoning for this was the control it offered, and the
ability to be much more selective with what I print and how.
Unfortunately, I had a number of frustrating years involving ink fade
issues with early Epsons that were supposedly fade resistant (1270). It
hasn't been until the last couple of years that I've *finally* reached a
point where I feel FULLY in control from capture to print. I'm no
Photoshop guru, and actually do very little to my images other than
levels, correcting color casts, unsharp mask, and printing of course.

Blah Blah Blah.

-Mark


What printer are you using now? I still have the 1270, and I haven't had
any fade experiences, but I find that if I want a print I can send the
digital file to Kodak or Adorama, and they make great prints at reasonable
prices. I literally haven't printed anything out of the 1270 in at least
two years.

--
Regards,
Matt Clara
www.mattclara.com


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