Ok, I know there's a thread here similar to this already but, all things being NOT equal...
So, if I was to deliver to you a TIFF file for a non-critical project would you rather I gave you:
1) Scan 4x5 B/W negative at 4800 optical resolution
2) Make a contact print of 4x5 B/W negative and scan at 6400 optical resolution
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