Digital BW, The Print

Hello, Alex:  Here's my take on it.  Until a couple of years ago, I used
mostly 4x5 and 8x10 format.  Everything they say about LF is true  -- there
is no substitute for cubic inches or cash (according to may dad, who was
always right in such universal truths).  But...lately I have been using 35mm
with a Nikon 4000ED and discovering the joys of freedom from tripods,
excellent available-light pics wide open, as the new lenses are designed to
do, reduced hassle at the airport, etc.  If I started right now: given the
lower prices today, I would get a Nikon 8000 or an Imacon MF, and have a
35mm kit as well as a 6x9 or 6x7cm kit.  Plus: The MF scanners will allow
you to do panorama pics such as Noblex 35mm.  I have my eye on the Fuji 6x9
WA camera.  Also, a good 4x5 film scanner is really serious $$$.

Regards,

  --Ken Carney
    www.kencarney.com

-----Original Message-----
From: B. Alex Pettit Jr. [mailto:a_pettit_jr@...]
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2003 4:42 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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