Part of my job is reproducing fine artworks for print repro. Until recently the artwork was shot using a 1.2Gigapixel Pentacon scanning camera. Sadly, that died and being 9 years old is kind considered old tech these days and not worth repairing.
So currently, I am reproducing the art using a 42mp Sony and a sliding wall that moves the art so that it can se shot in sections. Recombining this art is not a perfect science in Photoshop though. One method may work for an image (reposition v’s perspective projection for example) but be hopeless on the next. Also, you can you use the same method on the same set of images more than once and get a different result each time.
The ultimate method would be reproduce the playfields in a single scan. I have tested the Fuji GFX 50mp medium format camera and the results are far and beyond any normal 50mp. I have the Hasselblad coming on Tuesday to test and I believe with it’s pixel-shift it can create a 400mp image? Next week I have the Phase One 100mp Trichomatic to test (amazing camera/sensor with detail to die for).
I think all of the above, when coupled with their respective 120mm macro lenses (the Fuji is possibly the sharpest/least distorted lens I have ever used in my 35 years as a tog btw) would produce amazing single frame/no stitch playfields….. especially when shot under my controlled cross-polarised lighting that removes ALL reflection/flare.
So perhaps we need to start thinking different when doing playfields and reach out to local photographers who may be able to offer their services with the above mentioned equipment? …….and of course I would be happy to help if there are any playfields in Brisbane Australia to be scanned.
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