[rollei_list] Re: Just film
- From: Mark Rabiner <mark@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 24 May 2005 12:13:31 -0700
On 5/24/05 12:00 PM, "Allen Zak" <azak@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> typed:
> While I agree 4X5 will outperform anything smaller when used for
> tabletop photography, a Speed Graphic lacks the all-important view
> camera front and rear movements that enable control of perspective and
> depth of field. When used for copy work, I actually prefer a Graphic
> because it is easier to use, but adjusting for optimum results on 3
> dimensional subjects can be quite a challenge.
>
> For me one of the most satisfying experiences in photography is setting
> up for a large format study. Too bad so much of the world is in
> motion. For those subjects that don't move, either by nature or
> coercion, LF is definitely the bee's knees.
>
> Allen Zak
>
>
> On May 24, 2005, at 1:06 PM, Ardeshir Mehta wrote:
>
>>
>> On 24-May-05, at 10:31 AM, Dan Kalish wrote:
>>
>>> A medium format camera is ideal for table-top photography.
>>
Especially Rollei 66 with built in bellows and lenses which easily reverse!
Mark Rabiner
Photography
Portland Oregon
http://rabinergroup.com/
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