I agree! In fact, I don't think one needs to go to medium format. Compare an
'upper crust' digital at 11x14 to 35mm shot with any good fine grain film, and
the difference is evident.
Jim Couch
"John A. Lind" wrote:
> IMO the acceptability of large 11x14 prints from digital cameras is
> resulting from the "dumbing down of the herd of the average viewers" who
> are now accustomed to the softness of low resolution television, nearly as
> low resolution and grainy computer screens, and have never seen what can be
> done with film, especially 120/220, if it's done correctly (not APS from a
> 1-hour drugstore lab). Hang an 11x14 from a digital camera next to an
> 11x14 print from medium format shot and printed properly, and there should
> be a visible difference between them at close viewing.
>
> -- John
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