Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/12/15

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Subject: Re: [Leica] B&W experiment and Noctilux portraits...
From: sam <sam@osheaven.net>
Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2003 12:52:33 -0500
References: <5.2.1.1.2.20031214214818.03ea8be0@192.168.100.11> <3FDDEB3A.323ED478@chello.nl>

I scan prints (up until two days ago when my scanner made a popping 
noise and died) that I make in my darkroom. There are very few defects 
to Photoshop away after the prints are scanned because I take normal 
precautions while in the darkroom to ensure that not a lot of dust is on 
the negative when I enlarge it. Every darkroon, whether dark or digital, 
should have a Static Master brush, canned air, and a bottle of Kodak or 
Edwal film cleaner. Digitally getting rid of dust softens everything. 
Why not take the time to scan a clean piece of film?

Sam S



Nathan Wajsman wrote:
> Richard,
> 
> The color pic may be smoother, but the B&W one is sharper and I prefer
> it. I personally never use ICE. I prefer to keep my negatives clean, and
> if there are spots, then I remove them with the clone stamp. It may take
> longer and be more painstaking, but to me it is worth it.
> 
> Nathan
>

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