Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/08/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I'll second that. I find it ironic that a retrogrouch (me) who insists on all mechanical cameras in 35mm also LOVES the Mamiya 7 II. It is very Leica-like. Ken Wilcox At 01:26 PM 8/11/99 -0700, you wrote: >If you want medium format, but love precision rangefinders, try the Mamiya >7! > >-----Original Message----- >From: Kotsinadelis, Peter (Peter) [mailto:peterk@lucent.com] >Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 1999 12:50 PM >To: 'leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us' >Subject: RE: [Leica] Another Leica vs medium format debate > > >Dan, > >If you get flamed it would only be by those that do not understand. As >wonderful as a Leica lens may be, you were 100% correct by stating that >there is no substitute for a larger negative. Hence the reason there are >still so many medium format cameras such as the 'blad still in widespread >use. > >Peter K > >-----Original Message----- >From: Dan S [mailto:dstate1@hotmail.com] >Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 1999 12:32 PM >To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us >Subject: Re: [Leica] Another Leica vs medium format debate > > >All films and conditions being equal there is no comparison. You would have > >to use a finer grain film in a 35mm format to try to equal the results from >a Hassleblad 6x6. There is no substitution for a larger negative. > >If you are trying to APPROXIMATE 6x6 results try using Kodak Tech pan film >rated at ASA25. This is the finest grain, highest resolution film >available, exceeding the best lens' resolving power. For color try >Kodachrome 25. That said, at 16x20 you will start to see the slight grain >pattern even with the 25 speed films. A tripod will be necessary of course, > >which tends to negate the size advantages of 35mm. > >I'll probably get flamed for this but if you are really picky about maximum >image quality and portability is not an issue go for the Hassleblad. > >Best wishes >Dan > > > >>I'd be interested in how you feel about 16X20 prints from Leica versus >>Hblad, all films etc being equal. Also, what films would tend to minimize >>the grain and resolution differences between the two systems. > > >_______________________________________________________________ >Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com > - ------------------ Ken Wilcox Carolyn's Personal Touch Portraits LAW LHSA MEA <wilcox@gusta.net>