Alex.T
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I'm not sure how common or uncommon this workflow is but please share your experience in shooting pyro developed negatives that are then scanned and printed via Piezography vs Piezography prints made with a Fuji GFX camera or similar medium format camera. I used to shoot large format and develop Pyro style but that was a long time ago and now I shoot with a Fuji GFX 50r and make (what I consider) stunning Piezography prints but I am curious if a properly scanned medium format negative developed in Pyro could outshine or perhaps give more tonal control and definition compared to a GFX file.
If I go the film route one possible camera consideration is the Fuji GX680. I've read conflicted reports when comparing a medium format negative to a pristine Fuji GFX file. People mention that a traditional flatbed scanner is not sufficient in terms of resolution compared digital photo and even then having a drum scan might not compare, is this true?
The other alternative is upgrading to a GFX 100 and having the sensor converted to monochrome, I have seen some of these files and they are impressive but would an ultra sharp medium format negative developed in pyro (more work I know!) outshine a monochrome sensor?
There is also the Arca -Swiss F-Universalis camera where a medium format monorail bellow system is utilized with a GFX camera body on the back.
I know this is a lot in one post but I would like to hear from you and what your thoughts are.
If I go the film route one possible camera consideration is the Fuji GX680. I've read conflicted reports when comparing a medium format negative to a pristine Fuji GFX file. People mention that a traditional flatbed scanner is not sufficient in terms of resolution compared digital photo and even then having a drum scan might not compare, is this true?
The other alternative is upgrading to a GFX 100 and having the sensor converted to monochrome, I have seen some of these files and they are impressive but would an ultra sharp medium format negative developed in pyro (more work I know!) outshine a monochrome sensor?
There is also the Arca -Swiss F-Universalis camera where a medium format monorail bellow system is utilized with a GFX camera body on the back.
I know this is a lot in one post but I would like to hear from you and what your thoughts are.
