[Leica] Re: Nikon's profits tripled

[mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner)]

> 
> I used a 1ds (11MP) back at my old job and compared some shots with
> scans I made with my Nikon SC 5000 ED (4000dpi) against it. Modern
> Leica glass with fine grain film is right up there or better. But it
> gets tougher to match as the asa goes up.
> I have a gut feeling the new 16MP 1ds II would be a lot tougher to
> compete against. On the other hand film negative has way more exposure
> range, digital is like shooting slide film. Besides compared to a
> Leica, the 1Ds feels like a Speed Graphics, Ever tried sticking one of
> those in your pants pocket? ;-)
> 
> But I don't shoot 35 film, because of ultimate resolution. It has
> enough for what I do. If I was a res nut
> I would be running around with Hobo 8x10. ;-)
> 
> feli
> 
compared some shots of what sized prints?



Mark Rabiner
Photography
Portland Oregon
http://rabinergroup.com/