emo supremo
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I do not like my new 6x6. As 'everyone' migrates south into digital my course has been 180 opposite back into film taking advantage of people unloading their film gear. I've shot 4x5 and 8x10 for decades but never owned a MF setup so, lulled by the siren's call, I overspent on a 500C/M with 80mm lens at B&H >$1,000.
Well, I don't see what all the hubub is about this configuration. the 8x10 enlargments are not significantly finer than a good 35mm film with both cameras on a Gitzo 1541 tripod. The local shop won't develop them in house anymore because of low volume. On top of having to wait over a week (usually closer to 2) for the results, these color prints (color prints were 85 cents a piece for 4x4 inch ON TOP of the c-41 development of the negs) look like my Kodak 110 film prints from my instamatic back in the 70's. I tried my own BW development and rented enargment space; my efforts were equal to or better than the lab.
I'm so far off base with this camera and B&H wouldn't take it back (after overcharging me come to think of it from the Ebay auctions). Point is, the 120 film back on my 4x5 with a 150mm Schneider Symmar lens gives beautiful 6x9 prints. I do not like this format. It is going to take a lot more work.
Not all young Americans are brain dead or motivated only by instant gratification and, I suppose, some might be thinking of dallying with the snare of film. Do it. Know, however, that there is nothing formulaic or cookbook about MF and any adventuring young buck/buckess should recognize that a additional expense of a darkroom should be budgeted in and MUCH additional time (more than 4x5) will be required to get the beautiful prints that enticed me on the 'reverse migration' back into film.
Well, I don't see what all the hubub is about this configuration. the 8x10 enlargments are not significantly finer than a good 35mm film with both cameras on a Gitzo 1541 tripod. The local shop won't develop them in house anymore because of low volume. On top of having to wait over a week (usually closer to 2) for the results, these color prints (color prints were 85 cents a piece for 4x4 inch ON TOP of the c-41 development of the negs) look like my Kodak 110 film prints from my instamatic back in the 70's. I tried my own BW development and rented enargment space; my efforts were equal to or better than the lab.
I'm so far off base with this camera and B&H wouldn't take it back (after overcharging me come to think of it from the Ebay auctions). Point is, the 120 film back on my 4x5 with a 150mm Schneider Symmar lens gives beautiful 6x9 prints. I do not like this format. It is going to take a lot more work.
Not all young Americans are brain dead or motivated only by instant gratification and, I suppose, some might be thinking of dallying with the snare of film. Do it. Know, however, that there is nothing formulaic or cookbook about MF and any adventuring young buck/buckess should recognize that a additional expense of a darkroom should be budgeted in and MUCH additional time (more than 4x5) will be required to get the beautiful prints that enticed me on the 'reverse migration' back into film.