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[george at imagist.com (George Lottermoser)]

John Abela7/20/04

>I have a Canon 10D. I hate the crop factor thing. I
>wouldn't even consider a digital M unless it had a
>full sensor. Must be even more of hassle with a rangefinder.

Just curious: Have you used any large format cameras?

With a background which includes using a 12x20 camera with 11x14 back; an 
8x10 camera with 5x7 and 4x5 backs, a 4x5 camera on which I can mount my 
hasselblad 500cm and Leica R bodies, as well as 6x7cm or 6x9cm backs. Then 
of course the hasselblad can take several different format backs including 
some older digital backs; and having had a ball putting medium format lenses 
on view cameras and just mixing it all up as necessary for work or play - I 
just don't understand the 'problem' with sensor size (speaking of coverage 
not the quality or resolution issues). 

I certainly do understand that someone may wish to have a wide angle of view 
which may not be available (at the moment), however beyond extreme wide 
availability - it simply becomes another wonderful way to achieve an image. 
Yes. You do have to think about it. When I reach for a lens for the 10d - I 
know it will act a tad longer. No big deal.

Fond regards,

G e o r g e   L o t t e r m o s e r,    imagist?

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