film scanning quality

bnjlosh wrote:

I have started scanning my negatives with an epson 3170 and I was
wondering if there is any loss of image quality when getting these
printed out vs a print made directly from the negative...just
wondering...


Yes, if you're scanning with a 3170 you're
missing a good deal of detail.

Now, whether that detail will appear in a
tradional optical print is a different
question, and will depend on the skill
of whoever's making the print.

Bottom line, and Epson 3170 is not a terribly
good film scanner. You can do much better.
but it will cost you.


rafe b.
http://www.terrapinphoto.com