Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The reason I stick with the 6x17 is because one of my agents, Panoramic Images, has made comparison high res scans between the two and and 6x17, of course, is the winner. Their general rule is to put 6x17's in their catalog and Xpans in their files and websites. They find that many buyers of their images often use only a portion of the 7" long trannie, which would be difficult with the 35mm version. However, they did suggest I use one for unobtrusive shooting. I also use a V Pan, which is a 6x17 format. The longest lens I have for that is a 500mm. Still, I wouldn't be going to China lugging a 6x17 unless it was only for pans. If I photographed in some countries with a 6x17 I would perhaps gain too much recognition with the authorities. Peter Peter Sounds like you might like a Hasselblad Xpan... It is my favourite camera these days and you might like the way it complements the Leica Ms. Great lenses, tough bodies and good value (except perhaps the 30mm which though a must-have for me is priced exotically). I understand there are more than a few folk who are giving their 6x17 cameras a rest now they have an Xpan! Bests Adrian - -- Vermont People, People of the Great Plains, and The First Time I Saw Paris, books by Peter Miller, can be viewed at http://www.silverprintpress.com. Peter Miller's stock photography can be searched at http://www.yankeeimage.com.