And my take.....
Other than what has already been stated I have other thoughts on the matter.
Number one reason for anyone shooting slides instead of negatives is
WYSIWYG*.
I would have no way of accurately judging the full potential of a print by
viewing the color negative. A myriad of things could be wrong with the
print. I believe that the computer and negative scanner has helped
this situation to a great degree.
I have no idea but have no reason to believe that transparency film is in
itself sharper or more capable than negative film. Just the opposite is
true when comparing latitude.
On the occasions I used transparency film my first impressions of the
results where far above my prints. Why? Because the viewing of the scene
was bright and the color was accurate, perhaps even exaggerated. On a
projected image my eye was impressed with the bright clear image on a white
background in a darkened room.
Oh yes, size matters. A projected image is usually very impressive, the
same way a 16 x 20 print is more impressive than a 4 x 6 print.
In the offset printing process which is what most stock and assignment
photos are used for, transparencies scan better (or at least they did when I
was in the business).
It is also easier to lay them out and compare true color and content.
That is not what I am shooting for however. Which leads to the
rationalizing of what type film to shoot.
I have used negative film for 99.50f all my professional and personal
photography.
I have never sold stock and do not shoot my travel photos to get published.
There have been times when a particular assignment was to be printed in a
glossy publication and I used transparency film, as requested. (yeah for
Provia)
So, my advice to an advanced enthusiast would be to think about what the
photos will be used for and how much would you be prepared to spend on
enlarged prints from your slides and negatives.
Are you doing your own processing and printing?
Are you building slide shows? Competition? Resale?
Best regards to all in the new year,
Charlie Loeven
Las Vegas, Nevada
*What You See Is What You Get.
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