Re: Realist vs. 4"x5"

[P3D John Bercovitz <bercov@xxxxxxxxxx>]

>>I think the resolution of Realist format is just barely adequate, so any
>>degradation of the image is immediately obvious. If we were shooting 4"x5"
>>stereo I don't think it would be so noticable :-}
 
>What does the size have to do with the resolution?
 
When you look at the MTF curves for lenses and for film and consider their
compounding, you find that in miniature format, the film drives the system
MTF, in large format, the lens drives the system MTF, and in medium format
they both contribute pretty equally.  So a fine lens in a larger format is
working at a bit of an advantage, not being film limited.
 
John B
 


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