Re: digital camera v. scan

From: James Kellar (james@kellar.com)
Date: Sun Dec 19 1999 - 22:28:58 /etc/localtime

Dean,

I have used a Leaf DCB II digital camera back on a Mamiya RZ to do what you
are suggesting, and it works very well. In fact the images I get with the
digital camera are much better then I can get with moderate priced flatbed
scanner. Luckily I work for a company that can afford to spend $42000 on
such a system. I believe that you will not be able to find a digital camera
that will be able to give you enough resolution for under $10000. But who
knows with the way technology is changing I could be wrong. Most of the
images on my web site were shot with the DCB II.

James 

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on 12/19/99 5:05 PM, dean kansky at dkansky@hotmail.com wrote:

> Instead of buying a scanner, could I buy a digital camera that can record an
> image (my photograms) at a high enough res. so I can have 4X5 inch negs
> printed on lightjet 5000?
> 
> I would want the negs for enlargement to large sizes (40 X 50+).
> 
> 1)If the answer is yes, what ESSENTIAL SPECS would the camera have?
> 
> 2)Can anyone name any brands?
> 
> 3)Is there any site where I can find information on this?
> 
> 
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