Every analog generation, you lose quality. Film -> computer, 1 generation.
Film -> Print -> Computer, 2 generations.
Film Scanners now (at 2700+ dpi) have better sharpness.
Film scanners also can read more of the dynamic range of the neg/slide,
about 4.0 max density. Prints have a dmax of about 2.
For 4x6" prints, no sharpness different. Bigger? - use a film scanner.
Caveat: If you make an excellent quality enlargement of 10x or more, you
can probably get a sharper image from a flatbed scanner than a 2700 dpi
film scanner.
Tom
At 15:10 1999/11/18 +0000, you wrote:
>Um, I have a dummy type question: which is better, flatbed or film type
>scanner? Why? The flatbeds are really low price now, the film types are more
>expensive. Is the added cost proportional to any added quality?
>--
>Be OS!
>
>Dirk Wright
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