Great advice.
G
>
>
> I own both, and use professionally mostly 6x6. Here's my attempt
> at muddying
> the water:
>
> on MF systems: there are two requirements that I consider non-negotiable.
> Interchangable backs. the ease of use is incredible, not at all
> like owning
> two bodies (although a backup isn't a bad idea, if you can't rent one in a
> pinch). Leaf shutters. The difference in using flash easily
> offsets the cost
> differental. And really, how often do you need a shutter speed higher than
> 1/500th? In most cases, the higher speeds (with their attendant
> innaccuracy)
> just bail you out when you load ASA800 and go out in the sun.
>
> on 35mm: unless you plan to shoot exclusively weddings and
> portraits, keep a
> single digit body (I would keep the 4, or maybe the 1). There will be a
> client that needs slides, as digital presentations are still not the norm
> for most people. That means copy work, so keep the 50/3.5. Keep also a wa
> and tele for your own snapshots.
>
> on the darkroom: stick with b&w, unless you want another hobby. It's
> impossible to compete financially with a high volume wedding and portrait
> lab. Just the costs of test prints will be more that a good finished one
> from a specialist, with the advantage of volume.
>
> Bill Pearce
>
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