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Subject: [Leica] a "pro-hobbyist" evaluates an M9 . . . ICK
From: john at mcmaster.co.nz (John McMaster)
Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2013 00:55:18 +0000
References: <CD0884E6.2CBB%mark@rabinergroup.com> <B87C31DB15084DD6B2D4BD1CE004A041@billHP> <80F9701439F20347874CE5E4E03C22E99EF7B7A5@WHIZZMAIL02.whizz.org> <00aa01cde880$3da6c550$b8f44ff0$@verizon.net> <80F9701439F20347874CE5E4E03C22E99EF7F051@WHIZZMAIL02.whizz.org> <00c601cde883$0636b1e0$12a415a0$@verizon.net>

Native 3200dpi scans (3 passes) on a Minolta Dimage Scan Multi Pro, the 
detail in a 49MP (7000 pixels square) image was not as sharp/detailed as my 
digital Ms (albeit only 18MP), tonality is a different thing ;-) However, 
for me, the M Monochrom fills that gap.

John

> -----Original Message-----
> 
> Explain more about your comment of the 3200dpi scans..........  What is
> different?  Was the scan done in native mode (not the total of some
> 4x800DPI or other math assisted scans?)
> 
> I understand that you had the body checked out.... I agree that this should
> have ensured the body was OK.....
> 
> Note: SWC lenses ( 38mm Biogon) is certainly one of the best volume made
> lenses ever created.....and wed permanently to a body is a killer combo!
> 
> Frank Filippone
> Red735i at verizon.net
> 
> 3200dpi scans are a different matter IME. The 500C/M had been back to
> Hasselblad UK for servicing.
> 
> john
> 
> 


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