[MF3D.FORUM:1239] Re: Loss of detail in projection (was Re:PSA Albuquerque report, Part II)

[Paul Talbot <ptww@xxxxxxxxx>]

drdave@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> It is also my opinion that the amount of this "degradation" is the
> same. A 35mm image will be degraded say 10% (arbitrary number) as will
> a MF image. But if a MF image is 50% (arbitrary again) better to begin
> with then the perceived degradation might be less. I have probably not
> stated this very well so I hope you understand what I am trying to say.

I think I understand, but I think I disagree.  You let that bully DrT
cloud your thinking!  ;-)

One of the factors you mentioned and DrT questioned is "magnification."
Which suffers more degradation, a Realist negative printed to 30x30
poster size, or a Sputnik negative printed to 30x30 poster size?  In
MF stereo projection, the magnification factor will be far less than in
Realist format projection, so the degradation should be less.  I assume
the polarization impact will be the same, but I don't know.

Paul Talbot