Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/11/09
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Mark Rabiner wrote:
>
> I would say there was no need for sheet film...till I
> tried it.
> The results are in richness and detail and I'm sure would be born out with
any
> accurate testing. But don't be confused:
> A large format lens resolves much less than a 35mm lens but when the same
sized
> prints are compared it blows the little sproketholed critters right out of
the water.
>
> On the 8 by 10 camera: you can explain to her it's not going to go out of
style.
...
Ok Mark, you are getting me started ... I've decided to start with a
Crown Graphic 4x5 (the darkroom I use is equiped for 4x5 enlargements)... I
expect to get into this for a few hundred bucks...
I have printed some 4x5 negs and you are correct, there is a smoothness
of tonality. I wouldn't say that there is an absolute superiority to these
enlargements, 35mm have grain which gives a definite photographic effect to
the pictures. And at viewing distances 16x20 Cibachromes are still stunning
with 35mm negs. I think it is the picture that counts, and if you don't a)
have the camera with you b) have enough film c) have time to set up the
tripod etc. you are just going to miss the picture plain and simple. The
Leica tends to be there much more of the time.
But, you do have a point.
> I wonder what someone would pay for an 8x10 palatum print of their kid if
you
> walk in the door with one? You'd get a blank check I'm sure. Just show
your wife
> one print and you are even I would think, make a print of her too! You
could
> creat a sensation in your family! Whose going to not have that print?!
Oh great! now I'm going to have to lug an 8x10 on every family vacation
:-)
Jonathan Borden