>Isn't the 6X7 a wonderful camera? I still miss it, but since I went >totally digital, it was just not practical to develop the film, and my old >lab doesn't want to do it anymore, except for large jobs. > >Dan Matyola >http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
If it had not had the newer lens with it I probably would have just sold it. The improved contrast of the newer generation of coatings has proven itself significant. I gave up on LF, mostly because after turning 60, and a shoulder injury about 10 years ago, carrying that bulk of film holders became too much. I would sometimes use a rise for landscapes, and maybe a slight tilt for certain portraits, but not much. Not enough to justify the weight/bulk. Of course this thing isn't light. Not in the least. But with a pro-pack it's still less than even the old Nagaoka 4x5 w/ a dozen holders, bag or tent, etc. One of the shots I did on Sat was the new daughter-in-law on a staircase. For best grip I ended up holding the camera grip-down and resting it on my braced arm. Grip-up just allowed too much sway. Tough to do any better without a really tall tripod (which I don't have). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
