On Apr 6, 2005, at 5:15 PM, Tom C wrote:
For me, the decision to go 6x7 was all about the bottom line as Mark mentioned. The primary reason to move to MF was the larger negative/frame. So why not maximize the move?
Not intending to be contrary to anyone... to me the 645 format always seemed like it would be going only half the way.
Why not go for a 20x24" banquet camera and be done with it? ]'-)
Kidding aside, for me 645 netted the maximum benefit for the minimum equipment size increase over 35mm. I tend to prefer 6x6 for convenience (never have to turn the camera on its side for a vertical) but the 6x4.5cm format gives the greatest benefit with the least wastage of film area for the normal rectangular format prints, and is certainly big enough for any prints I've ever been interested to make.
Godfrey
