Choices for Art Repro
I run a commercial studio, mostly small product, art repro, and post-proc.
I am upgrading the art-repro part of the biz and trying to decide between a few paths. My primary need is color accuracy and DR, as well as a need for large files (200+MB 16bit RGB)
I am not very familiar with larger format digital but getting up to speed ASAP.
I have tested a single large painting with a good cross-section of tones with a BetterLight 6K mounted on a 4x5 with Schneider Digitar, a Hasselblad 200MS w/ Fujinon 120 Macro, and a PhaseOne IQ180 with Mamiya 120 Macro.
I will try and post some samples of those test captures if interested.
The BetterLight scan back returned the best color accuracy and DR, but not by much, and I believe that Hassy or PhaseOne backs could match it with a little more experience on my part using the software.
My current gut instinct is telling me that my best bang for my buck will be obtained buying a used PhaseOne P65 setup and the Schneider T/S and 120 Macro lenses.
I think this setup will be the easiest to train my staff how to use in the studio and should come in under $30k. It will also significantly upgrade our art-repro capabilities and can be multi-stitched (sliding the artwork) for enormous file sizes.
Any one here do art repro capture and have any thoughts on my choice of a used P65 system with Macro lens vs IQ180 or scan back and 4x5 options?
I run a commercial studio, mostly small product, art repro, and post-proc.
I am upgrading the art-repro part of the biz and trying to decide between a few paths. My primary need is color accuracy and DR, as well as a need for large files (200+MB 16bit RGB)
I am not very familiar with larger format digital but getting up to speed ASAP.
I have tested a single large painting with a good cross-section of tones with a BetterLight 6K mounted on a 4x5 with Schneider Digitar, a Hasselblad 200MS w/ Fujinon 120 Macro, and a PhaseOne IQ180 with Mamiya 120 Macro.
I will try and post some samples of those test captures if interested.
The BetterLight scan back returned the best color accuracy and DR, but not by much, and I believe that Hassy or PhaseOne backs could match it with a little more experience on my part using the software.
My current gut instinct is telling me that my best bang for my buck will be obtained buying a used PhaseOne P65 setup and the Schneider T/S and 120 Macro lenses.
I think this setup will be the easiest to train my staff how to use in the studio and should come in under $30k. It will also significantly upgrade our art-repro capabilities and can be multi-stitched (sliding the artwork) for enormous file sizes.
Any one here do art repro capture and have any thoughts on my choice of a used P65 system with Macro lens vs IQ180 or scan back and 4x5 options?