Eric, as I have never owned larger than a 35mm camera, I have no idea about the extent of this effect being discussed. So for me I am curious because I'd like to know what I might be missing out on if I don't shoot larger formats. Up until yesterday the predominant thing for me was presence or lack of grain. Because I consider myself relatively informed and well read, I was kind of surprised about to discover that tonal smoothness is an issue too - so I'm asking these questions to try and appreciate the magnitude of its effects. regards Peter On 14/01/2008, EJ Neilsen <ej@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > There seems to be no end to the discussion that some will push to justify > lugging around a big camera. Yes, the points that Bob brings up are true. If > the goal of the print is to be seamless in tonal transitions that might be > very important. I however, strongly believe that it is WAY down on the list > of things to me concerned with as a print maker and story teller. If it is > the most important aspect of your image, I suggest getting the big blank > canvas and join the other intellectuals and wonder why no one "gets it". > > > > If some one is scientifically curious if there are differences that is one > thing and quite different than does it really make that much difference to > the statement being made by the image. One easily measured and the other a > big who cares. > > > > Eric > > >