Re: Digital vs scanning

[P3D Gregory J. Wageman <gjw@xxxxxxxxxx>]

>>>All of the digital cameras I've seen so far are early technology, and the
>>>output just isn't very good.
>>
>>You need to get out more. :-) You are obviously not including Kodak's
>>professional digital cameras in your comments.

>I get out enough; I'm a professional video producer, after all. But since the
>originator of this discussion was clearly squirming at the thought of even
>spending under $1000 on equipment, there was no relevance to recommending an
>ultra-high-end professional camera that costs many, many, many, many thousands
>to him.

Look at your quote.  See the word "All"?  As in "All of the digital
cameras I've seen..."?  That tells me something different than what
you've just said.  Now, if you'd said "All of the *inexpensive* digital
cameras I've seen..." then I'd agree with you completely.

But I still don't believe (and I'd like to be shown otherwise) that a
slide scanner in the same ballpark is going to produce a significantly
better image.  And certainly not an "INFINITELY" better one.  To get
a significantly better image, you need a much higher resolution imaging
element, and those cost big bucks.

	-Greg


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