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From: "Dave Dougherty" <davdou@xxxxxxxxxx>
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>
> I do agree that the prints are very contrasty. This can, of course, give
> the impression of sharpness. However, examination closeup shows that the
> prints really are very sharp. They are certainly much much better than
what
> I have been getting in the past.
>
For some digital lab output you will see the dots with a 10x lupe. The one
from Fuji Frontier negative to print has this character, but no dot found
with digital file to print.
> I am going to take the Portra 160 I shoot to the pro lab to be done on
their
> digital machine. Another list member has suggested that I discuss the use
> of the "Unsharp" mask in their maching, which may contribute to visible
> grain in prints. I'll be interested to hear what they have to say.
>
Kodak Portra 160NC is a very sharp film (although lower in contrast), you
shouldn't need any unsharp mask.
C.H.Ling
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