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Old 05-15-2018, 03:55 PM  
Grapesoda
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Originally Posted by Constant Phil View Post
87MP on 35mm

320 pixels x 320 pixels is 0.1MP per square millimeter. 35mm film is 24 x 36mm, or 864 square millimeters. To scan most of the detail on a 35mm photo, you'll need about 864 x 0.1, or 87 Megapixels
yes however the medium you are scanning will not have the information you think you are going to scan. was not recorded with 135 film and emulsions. not enough latitude or resolution in the contrast with the technology. you will have a great scan of a blurry grainy image.

and dude, awesome math save... impressive
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