Re: [photo-3d] Pixels Pixels

[Rory Hinnen <Rory.Hinnen@xxxxxxxxxx>]

markaren@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> So how many pixels will equal the look of film? Nobody knows and who
> cares? That's like asking which felt tip marker closely resembles
> qualities of paint. Let's say it is determined by a greater power that
> 9-10 megapixels equals film ( I suspect it will be much higher, but
> let's say 10 for this example).........it won't happen in a consumer
> camera and here's why.
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Based on what I've experienced with movie film and scanning, I suspect
that 8000 pixels across (for 8perf 35mm film) will work. That should get
you a sample rate that is greater than most of the films I work with
(kodak 5245). Obviously, slow speed films might need a greater sample
rate.

Yes, as you decrease the size of the pixel, there is less light. But
that doesn't mean that someone is not going to work on making a more
sensitive sensor. I'm sure that eventually film will be replaced by some
digital method, and I suspect most people agree. The biggest questions
in our minds are when and will we still be able to indulge our hobby of
stereo film.

Yesterday I was talking to a girl who had just bought a hand press, and
was actively involved in etching her plates. It was a lot of work, but
she did it for the love of technique and the results she wanted. How
much effort are we willing to expend to remain involved with film?
That's a question we'll all end up facing.

.r.


.r.