Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/10/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I take exception. Historically, the 8x10 camera preceded the 4x5. No one compared the relationship of the negative sizes by "crop factor." You use the same lenses that were designed for the 8x10 negative, but the negative size is different. Same is true of a Minox and an 8x10. Yes, I do understand the issue with 35mm users and the supreme desire to get wide.... and being frustrated by the smaller "film size". But OTOH, if you were a sports photographer, you would be happier than a clam as your 300mm lens becomes an instant 450 because of a smaller "film size". Frank Filippone red735i@earthlink.net When crop factor and relevant sensor size is being discussed, its being discussed in relation to the 35mm form factor. That's a bit different than comparing a Minox to an 8x10 view camera. The comparison to 35mm might not be terribly relevant when you're talking about fixed lens digital camera, but it is when you are talking about a digital camera that takes lenses originally designed for 35mm film cameras.