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Re: [OM] 35mm vs. 6x7??? - vs 4x5

Subject: Re: [OM] 35mm vs. 6x7??? - vs 4x5
From: Tom@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 09:48:45 -0500
On Friday, January 11, 2002 at 11:01, Roger Wesson 
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wrote re "Re: [OM] 35mm vs. 6x7???" saying:
...
> But, you'd have to agree that one of the delightful things about the OM
> system is its compactness.  I think nothing of heading out with two
> bodies, four lenses and a few accesories.  I can't imagine doing the
> same with MF.  

Well, consider the 4x5 Canham DLC, 4 lbs 11 oz / 2125g
http://www.cs.berkeley.edu/~qtluong/photography/lf/canham/canhamdlc.html

With half a dozen lenses, it might weigh the same as an OM with comparable 
lenses, focusing rail, and bellows. Pricier than an OM3Ti tho, and forget 
hand holding. A good accessory to your tripod.

When I worked with Yousuf Karsh, 4x5 was considered the miniature format, 
as most of his portraits were done with an 8x10 camera. Much easier to 
retouch invisibly, but heavier to carry. So he had the ultimate accessory, 
an assistant.

tOM
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