[pure-silver] Re: I think I'm in love

  • From: DarkroomMagic <info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: PureSilverNew <pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 21:56:49 +0200

Well, I said larger than 16x20, but you might be able to see a difference at
16x20. However, at 8x10 or 11x14, the difference, compared to 35 vs MF, is
very small. Nevertheless, I love LF too, but MF is very, very good.





Regards



Ralph W. Lambrecht




On 9/19/04 7:16 PM, "John" <jbuf@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Well, i dont understand that at all because I can definetly see a big
> difference 
> from my hassleblad to my large format equipment.  Just make a nice set of
> 16x20 prints from each neg.
> 
> John 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: DarkroomMagic <info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sep 19, 2004 9:26 AM
> To: PureSilverNew <pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [pure-silver] Re: I think I'm in love
> 
> Before you rush out and buy LF equipment, be advised that you might not be
> able to tell the difference in the print. My Hasselblad shots are just as
> sharp and clear as my LF shots. There is something to be said about
> Hasselblad and Carl Zeiss quality. Having said that, the quality difference
> from 35mm to MF is HUGE, but most anticipations of repeating this experience
> when going to LF are disappointed. You need to get bigger than 16x20 in the
> print to see the difference.
> 
> The biggest benefit of LF to me is the ability to adjust front and rear
> standards. Also, each format has its advantages. Nothing is as fast as 35mm
> (reportage and action). Nothing is as versatile and precise as MF (model and
> fashion and a good compromise for everything). Nothing is as flexible as LF
> (landscape and art). Comparing one against another is tough and possibly
> unfair.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Regards
> 
> 
> 
> Ralph W. Lambrecht
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 9/19/04 3:37 PM, "David Parmet" <dparmet@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>  I know I'm babbling, but, DANG, this is fun!  Lookit the size of
>>> them
>>>>>  negatives!
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>> 
>>> Now you know the truth:  size matters.  But I would love large format
>>> even if there were no negatives involved.  I just love looking at the
>>> ground glass under the cloth.  I even forget that it's upside down.
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
>> You guys are all getting me in big trouble with my wife who said 'enough
>> is enough' after I bought my Hasselblad.
>> 
>> 
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