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> Actually, I only print a few that I particularly like at larger sizes
> and sometimes 4x6s for others. I use the computer for casual viewing,
> like flipping through a stack of 4x6s except bigger, brighter.and not
> subject to huge variation depending on viewing light. Almost all are 8
> bit, so I could be missing come color subtlety, but I haven't seen any
> difference with a 16bit scan.
>
16 bit scan is useful for image editing, for final image output or viewing
there is little different especially your display card is limited to 24bit
(8x3) output at a time.
I agree monitor viewing has better color and dynamic range than print but I
feel more convenient in viewing print, I can enjoy it anywhere instead of
sit beside the computer.
> >
> Film matters too, and Portrait NC is one of my favorites, low contrast and
> huge latitude. I just got back my first roll of 400VC, but don't have an
> opinion yet.
I don't use Portrait NC except for portrait, to my eyes it cannot proper
render the sunny scenes, just compressed too much. I like Supra 100 (the old
Ektapress 100) unfortunately it is discontinued. Will try the Royal Gold 100
(Ektar 100) again if I need negatives (had some Ektar 125 and 100 many years
ago and it looks quite good).
C.H.Ling
>
> Moose
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