[pure-silver] Re: I think I'm in love
- From: DarkroomMagic <info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: PureSilverNew <pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 21:59:55 +0200
I fully agree. That was my point. The difference is smaller than 35 vs MF,
but it is 'real' photography and a bundle of fun.
Regards
Ralph W. Lambrecht
On 9/19/04 8:30 PM, "Gene Johnson" <genej2@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> I've been doing 4x5 a lot more lately and I largely agree with Ralph in that
> it's hard to see a big difference from my Rolleiflex at 11x14.I bet I would
> at 16x20 though. And definitely with the faster films. At normal print
> sizes, the 2 1/4 to 4x5 jump is not near as big as the 35 (24) mm to 2 1/4
> jump. I'm doing it to get comfortable with the whole thing, and because If I
> get something I really like, I want to get it on large film. No way to get
> good with something other than just doing it. That said, as an art weapon,
> 4x5 is awesome in it's flexibility. My Horseman now has a cool little box
> adaptor gadget on the front that lets me use any number of odd (and cheap)
> barrel lenses. I also like that I can use film for it's speed and/or
> character without worrying about grain (hate grain). I also now spend more
> time on each (larger) negative, hopefully ending up with fewer but better
> negs, which is the direction I'm trying to go in.
>
> You're right. It's fun. Best reason of all.
>
> Gene
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John" <jbuf@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2004 10:16 AM
> Subject: [pure-silver] Re: I think I'm in love
>
>
>> 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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