Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/11/16

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Off Topic - 11x14
From: Jim Hemenway <Jim@hemenway.com>
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2003 23:32:07 -0500
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Mark:

I don't have a way to make contract prints of the 11x14 chromes to 
compare.  But the Epson 2200 11x14 prints do look like 11x14 contacts.

Jim - http://www.hemenway.com


Mark Rabiner wrote:
> Jim Hemenway wrote:
> 
>><Snip> 
>>
>>The prints look great, but they don't compare to viewing the chromes on
>>a light table.
>>
>>I bought the scanner on ebay about a year ago for around $800.  Epson
>>now has a 1600 spi version for around $3,000 which has 42 bit color
>>depth.  If I ever get a larger printer, then I might need the newer
>>scanner... but I wouldn't know until I try as I'm more empirical in my
>>thinking than I am logical.
>>
>>I scan my 4x5 chromes on a Leafscan.
>>
>>--
> 
> 
> I wonder if the latter would be the electronic equivalent of a "contact print"?
> Or what would?
> 
> I guess you'd need your scanner build into your printer.
> And a light bulb hanging down from your ceiling with a digital control
> on it.
> 
> Mark Rabiner :)
> 
> Portland, Oregon USA
> http://www.rabinergroup.com
> --

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