Rolo Posted December 9, 2014 Share #121 Posted December 9, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) The menu ("moules bouchot", two options, 14,50) and the names carved into the tree ("Dustin + Emilie") are quite inevitably lost on 960px Cheers, Alexander. It's always amazed me that one can take a 200 mb scan; discard 98% of it when downsing to a 250kb version for the web and see anything that will distinguish it from an original 4 mb capture, downsized to 250kb. More often than not, you can observe a substantial difference. I usually process my images as if they were to be displayed at 30" wide and draw some satisfaction that I can see the detail, like the name carving you describe. For most images it's unnecessary, but I get some personal satisfaction from the process. Conversely, I'm tending to make small prints for reasons of handling and storage. Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wattsy Posted December 9, 2014 Share #122 Posted December 9, 2014 Fuji UK were good enough to let me have one on extended loan to try out, it was one camera I was sorry to have to hand back and I may yet buy one. I must admit the Fuji (or the Bessa equivalent) is the only camera that is on my "future buy" radar at the moment. When (if:mad:) my Monochrom ever comes back from service I am thinking of calling time on it and replacing it with something better (yet still eminently portable) like the GFW670. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted December 9, 2014 Share #123 Posted December 9, 2014 I must admit the Fuji (or the Bessa equivalent) is the only camera that is on my "future buy" radar at the moment. When (if:mad:) my Monochrom ever comes back from service I am thinking of calling time on it and replacing it with something better (yet still eminently portable) like the GFW670. It's a very interesting camera, Ian. I've researched it several times, but not pulled the trigger. and hopefully never will. Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted December 9, 2014 Share #124 Posted December 9, 2014 Yes, I think I'll hold off (might still sell the Monochrom though). I must admit I'm quite enjoying using film M bodies again and the small grainy format of 35mm film isn't the limitation I was expecting it to be (for landscape stuff) after quite a few years of using only digital. Tonality trumps resolution I suppose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticman Posted December 9, 2014 Share #125 Posted December 9, 2014 Yes, I think I'll hold off (might still sell the Monochrom though). I must admit I'm quite enjoying using film M bodies again and the small grainy format of 35mm film isn't the limitation I was expecting it to be (for landscape stuff) after quite a few years of using only digital. Tonality trumps resolution I suppose. What about a Mamiya 6? The lenses are so incredibly sharp, and on the 6 (as opposed to the 7), the lens is retracted into the body when not in use. I'm sad to say I also get some mysterious enjoyment from poring over the tiny details in a 4000dpi scan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted December 17, 2014 Share #126 Posted December 17, 2014 My favorite MF is the original Plaubel Veriwide, a true 55m x 100 MF. Ideal when printed through a Leitz Focomat IIA or IIC. But not with Leica's lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted December 17, 2014 Share #127 Posted December 17, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Xpan, absolutely no doubt about it. Translates my vision perfectly. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/196764-favourite-medium-format/?do=findComment&comment=2729923'>More sharing options...
pico Posted December 17, 2014 Share #128 Posted December 17, 2014 Xpan, absolutely no doubt about it. Translates my vision perfectly. Does the Xpan focus? . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted December 17, 2014 Share #129 Posted December 17, 2014 Soft Iphone shot of an extra sharp 10x24 fb print done on a IIc cwith what is regarded as one of the best enlarging lenses: the LEICA focotar-II 100mm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted December 17, 2014 Share #130 Posted December 17, 2014 Does the Xpan focus?. Absolutely! It's a rangefinder. Just a pity it wasn't fitted with LTM lens mount. NB23, on what machine do you scan your XPan films? I'm still playing with an adapter for my Nikon Coolscan 8000. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted December 18, 2014 Share #131 Posted December 18, 2014 Absolutely!It's a rangefinder. Just a pity it wasn't fitted with LTM lens mount. What LTM lens would cover? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted December 18, 2014 Share #132 Posted December 18, 2014 What LTM lens would cover? Your right Pico, but one must remember that the XPan is instantly switchable from Pana to standard so LTM could have been used for standard 35mm format shooting. In which case you might as well use a Leica, I know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted December 18, 2014 Share #133 Posted December 18, 2014 I'm considering Hasselblad at the moment, specifically a 203FE. But I am also wondering how the H4D handles with a film magazine (as I understand it that is possible, right)? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted December 18, 2014 Share #134 Posted December 18, 2014 The Blad 203FE is a fantastic camera! Go for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xalo Posted December 18, 2014 Share #135 Posted December 18, 2014 Your right Pico, but one must remember that the XPan is instantly switchable from Pana to standard so LTM could have been used for standard 35mm format shooting. In which case you might as well use a Leica, I know. Just to mention, an adapter for Leica R to Xpan exists. At least the SA 35/4 PC covers most of the pan format. Haven't tried though. Alexander Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted December 18, 2014 Share #136 Posted December 18, 2014 Pentax 67. Mmmmm Pete Scan-140608-0009 by Mr Chombee 67, on Flickr Scan-140608-0003 by Mr Chombee 67, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Clark Posted December 18, 2014 Share #137 Posted December 18, 2014 This was my first, way, long, long time ago: Brownie Hawkeye and Flash Model Camera Information | The Brownie Camera Page Now one of my favorites is Rolleiflex Automat. I bought it a while ago, used and it looks like it was hardly ever used. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkiA Posted December 19, 2014 Share #138 Posted December 19, 2014 I still think SL66 rules, but lately Mamiya 7 is getting a lot of use especially with the 43mm lens. For shooting wide open, it's better than my SWC since I can actually focus.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted December 24, 2014 Share #139 Posted December 24, 2014 Catching up on some editing in LR5, this photo of the St John the Baptist Church in Mildenhall, Wilts reminded me that the definition & detail produced by my venerable Rolleicord Vb never fails to delight me! (Portra 160). Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/196764-favourite-medium-format/?do=findComment&comment=2734632'>More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted December 24, 2014 Share #140 Posted December 24, 2014 This is my current favourite. It is a Graflex Century Crown Graphic. It has taken a bit to get it how I want it. I now have a Singer Graflex 6 x 9 cm lever wind back on it. To get the optimal coverage, I have a very unusual lens for a Graflex, an 80mm f2.8 Tessar. It was very difficult to find the correct 80mm cam for the Kalart Rangefinder and in the end I found someone to make one for me. Cross checking with the ground glass screen, it seems spot on. The only problem is that the aperture control is a bit hidden and there is no T setting on the shutter to lock it open for ground glass focussing, so you have to use the lock screw on the cable release. Wilson Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/196764-favourite-medium-format/?do=findComment&comment=2734658'>More sharing options...
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