Digital BW, The Print

Like  hot rodders used to say there ain't no substitute for cubic inches - I
think the same applies to negative area. I used to shoot 645, 6x7 and 4x5,
before they became too much of a burden to carry about, and each larger size
gave negatives that were easier to print to get the same quality. The major
trade off to me is print quality vs convenience. I think the 6x7 is a fine
compromise, the negatives are big enough to be a joy to print and you can
pack plenty of film compared to a limited number of film holders with a 4x5.
Not so much of a concern if you don't have to pack the stuff on your back
but if you are the major mode of transportation it is a  factor.

Roger
  -----Original Message-----
  From: B. Alex Pettit Jr. [mailto:a_pettit_jr@...]
  Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2003 3:42 PM
  To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: [Digital BW] OT MF film sizes


  Good Afternoon All,

  I have been using 645 format and wish to obtain
  higher resolution for 16x20 prints. I have
  been seriously drooling over a Mamiya 7 or RB
  67.  A pro friend of mine, who has been great
  in evaluating my prints and giving good help
  says that a 'transition' from 6x4.5 to 6x7
  is not worth the effort and that if I want
  higher res, the only option is 4x5.

  Comments Please !

  Thanks,
  Alex
  Orlando FL

  ( my father used a Graphic in 3.25 x 4.25  with
  8 shot film packs - too bad that is no longer
  a supported format )

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