[pure-silver] Re: Tonal gradation/smoothness in 35mm negs c.f. larger formats

Eric,

as I have never owned larger than a 35mm camera, I have no idea about the
extent of this effect being discussed.  So for me I am curious because I'd
like to know what I might be missing out on if I don't shoot larger
formats.  Up until yesterday the predominant thing for me was presence or
lack of grain.  Because I consider myself relatively informed and well read,
I was kind of surprised about to discover that tonal smoothness is an issue
too - so I'm asking these questions to try and appreciate the magnitude of
its effects.

regards
Peter

On 14/01/2008, EJ Neilsen <ej@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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>  There seems to be no end to the discussion that some will push to justify
> lugging around a big camera. Yes, the points that Bob brings up are true. If
> the goal of the print is to be seamless in tonal transitions that might be
> very important. I however, strongly believe that it is WAY down on the list
> of things to me concerned with as a print maker and story teller. If it is
> the most important aspect of your image, I suggest getting the big blank
> canvas and join the other intellectuals and wonder why no one "gets it".
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> If some one is scientifically curious if there are differences that is one
> thing and quite different than does it really make that much difference to
> the statement being made by the image. One easily measured and the other a
> big who cares.
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> Eric
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