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Digital (several types) and Film 645 and 4x5 compared

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Posted by Craig Schultz on May 17, 2006 at 4:15 PM
Thought some of you might be interested in this:

http://luminous-landscape.com/essays/back-testing.shtml

It compares lots of full frame DSLR's, medium format digital backs and 645/4x5 film cameras with the exact same shot. Interesting read and you can purchase the 4GB of raw files on DVD if you want to see them all at full resolution and sharpen/play with them yourself.

Craig
Posted by Jack Brauer on May 17, 2006 at 5:02 PM
Interesting how well the P45 digital back measures up to 4x5 film. I can't wait till the day when those backs are cheaper, smaller, and even better.
Posted by Richard Voninski on May 17, 2006 at 5:04 PM
I saw this article yesterday and I still think the scanned 4x5 film clearly looks a lot better than the P45. Just IMHO.

My fantasyland --> I am looking forward to buying my $1000 100MP back for my LF gear!

RichieV
Posted by Rene Pirolt on May 18, 2006 at 12:26 AM
What I got out of the article: Bill Atkinson is blurry.

...oh and these comparison articles are about as fresh as reality TV.
Posted by Prashant Khapane on May 18, 2006 at 1:29 PM
After using a 8mp camera for a short period I have my doubts about 12mp camera being really that good compared to 6x7 or 4x5. May be it is my workflow.
Of course for macro and people it is just too good!