does anyone shoot med or large format anymore?

[Phyllisva]

Before digital everyone was saying how Med. Format was the way to go -- but now that digital has taken over - does anyone use their med/large format cameras ??

[heartseye]

I still shoot some 4x5 stuff......for really high quality in a large print, or for the camera movements, these cameras still offer unique capabilities...I realize you can use a digital back with such instruments but my needs have been served adequately in film.

[kgphoto]

I get to play with a digital back for my 4x5 and medium formats in a couple of weeks. I just want to compare the files and prints from them compared to my 5D.

I still would shoot film, if the situation demanded it. Things like the need to make real BIG prints, or uncontrolled shooting conditions.

[UnivModels]

Shooting tommorow - with my Sony A100 - and taking my Mamiya 645 with & Fuji Pro160s, because I like backup

[Blinky]

I use a 4x5 with film to shoot fine art repro and the occasional large format print project. Mostly I use a D1x for magazine size print.

[Mark McCall]

One client, United Blood Services, still insists on 645 or square.
Haven't a clue why I still keep two bodies and a stable of Bronica lenses for ONE client.

[Mr. Pickles]

Latinbob on here still uses some "big stuff" too. I think there are still people who love the "film" look and it is a look that they (or anybody) can't get from digital. Some do it for the fun of shooting it. It is more a great hobby. Others shoot it for business. Like Blinky said, more for fine art and such.

It still has a place. It is still very valuable. It should stay and people should do it.

[J.A.F. Doorhof]

Mamiya 645AFD/II and Mamiya ZD back 22MP so yes I shoot MF now

[Max@Home]

Originally Posted by J.A.F. Doorhof

Mamiya 645AFD/II and Mamiya ZD back 22MP so yes I shoot MF now

HEYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great news, when is/are the obligatory cat/dog pics ready for viewing?

Honestly, it will take a tic adapting (and getting more biceps ) to feel '@Home' again, but I just feel you will...

Again Congrats! & kindest regards,

Max@Home

[J.A.F. Doorhof]

Well the cat pics are great but I can't post them, I have a cat with a lawyer and he is afraid of his portretrights.

My dog was eaten by the cat but those pictures were simply amazing, the best you ever saw.....

LOL
Will post some this night from Corine.

[Crotographer]

I have shot medium format for 21 years. Dabbled in digital and digital has a long way to go. Mamiya RB67 Pro SD. Mamiya m645 w/ metered prism. Luna Pro System S meter.

I am a landscape and specialized contract photographer. Questions? Please ask.

[regandon]

I have been shooting a Pentax 67 on and off for five years now. I still shoot five to seven rolls a week for landscapes.

[Crotographer]

Phyllysva...I still shoot med form after 21 years of doing so. I still have an old Mamiya m645, seldom used, and a Mamiya RB67 Pro SD. I shoot high contrast landscapes of vineyards with a lot of sunlight. Most digitals will not handle this type of photography as it can easily burn out the sensor.





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[regandon]

WOW , what a shot. Love the depth and the sharpness. Again, great shot and welcome to the camel.

[Crotographer]

Thanks, Regandon. Fuji NPH 120, 81A warming filter w/half stop deduction for filter. Hey, maybe there IS something to this film stuff afterall!

[student]

"Anymore"...? Just sold off my Fuji S5/lenses. Great camera, but I shoot black and white exclusively now, and for that, nothing beats film.
Now shoot 6x9-8x10 formats. Walking around camera: Fuji GW690. When I feel fiesty: Graflex 5x7 slr. When I have the time, resources, and particularly interesting subject matter: 8x10 Seneca.

[TonyK]

I have toyed with getting a MF system. Not having a darkroom and NOT wanting to go back in to a darkroom make film based systems impractical for me. Sure one could scan negatives and that may be the way to go eventually.

[J.A.F. Doorhof]

Or one could use a digital back