Re: filmscanners: 2700ppi a limiting factor in sharpness?

["Dave King" <kingphoto@mindspring.com>]

> > I love making 24x36" prints on an Epson 7000 from 800 speed color
negs
> > shot with a $90 point and shoot.  Why?  Because they look great.
>
> I doubt they *really* look "great".

You go right ahead and doubt Austin.  Based on the orientation you
espouse on this list, I really could care less what you think.

> > I also own and shoot regularily with the best glass available for
> > 35mm, 6x7, and 4x5, and I'm here to tell you resolution isn't what
> > photography is about unless you're a geek!
>
> You don't have to be a geek to want decent resolution on certain
images.

Perhaps not (not committing to that position:), but if that's *all*
you want, then friend, sorry, you are a geek.

> Not all, but there certainly are many images that require decent
resolution
> to "make" the image.

Yes, certainly.  So what?

> > Ducking for cover,
>
> You'd better!

d:)