Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/03/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Sunday, March 9, 2003, at 09:19 AM, Christer Almqvist wrote: > I have the Analyser Pro from RH Designs and I have used the Heiland > Splitgrade. The advantages for me of the Splitgrade (which I do not > have) is > > a) there is no need to look for a suitable thin and dense point of the > negative when you make measurements with the Splitgrade, you just scan > the whole negative. Timewise there is not much difference. > > b) there is neither a need to remove the filters when you make > measurements with the Splitgrade, nor to replace them (correctly!) > when printing as this is done automatically > > The disadvantage is the higher price. BTW I like the Analyser. This is what I would have guessed: higher price, greater convenience. The SG lets you analyse the negative without thinking: but as always, some thought does help. You do not have the "grey-scale" read out they talk about with the RH, and I presume this allows you to adjust for one tone images such as close portraits. For speed, the SG is great esp combined with the v35 Cheers - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html