Digital BW, The Print

> 8x10 is a bit large but 4x5 is about right. Aren't you going to miss the
> controls, the swings and tilts, the focus control and the depth of field
> control. I don't know about the next generation digital cameras, but I
> have been very disapointed in what I've seen so far as far is
> photographic controls with the current crop.
>
> Truman

Yes, I do miss them.  But, with the 35mm RF cameras and today's lenses, able
to be used wide open, I get pictures that I could not get before.  DOF is
usually not an issue with the 35 - it's almost infinite compared to the view
camera.  And I miss the image on the ground glass, esp the 8x10.  But I can
travel more easily.  I have a Kodak MasterView 8x10 field camera that folds
up into a small package and has all the movements anyone could want --- but
the tripod is the rub, especially flying.  For me, it's a good trade.  As
you note, the jury is out on a digital camera.  I have an Olympus 4000CZ,
but only use it for infrared, which is surreal to begin with.  As nearly as
I can tell, a good digital SLR outfit is going to run $5-10,000, and I'm not
ready to do that given the state of the art and the short technology life.

 --Ken