Why do you shoot 4x5 (or 5x7, 8x10, etc)?

**Ken Lee** · 24-Jun-2006, 15:28

I shoot 4x5 in B&W for my serious work, because it represents a "sweet-spot": the convergence of image quality, portability, affordability, availability of equipment, and permanence.

Doug Dolde · 24-Jun-2006, 21:27

I can't afford high end digital. If I could I'd drop 4x5 like a piece of wet smelly dog doo.

**Gary Tarbert** · 25-Jun-2006, 05:55

after years of shooting 35mm &MF and asking whats missing ? Bought my first LF camera 2 years ago question answered.

**Scott Fleming** · 25-Jun-2006, 15:52

1. Because I'm making prints from roughly 30" x 44" to 40" by 52" and selling them from $800 to $1200. It was the big prints that got me into a local gallery when the average sized typical matted Chromira prints were going nowhere.

2. I can't aford an Aptus 75.

**Jimi** · 27-Jun-2006, 13:27

For the experience of "being there" - it's a meditation and a way to relax. The contact prints look so good! It has something to do with "I did this"; being able to create something tangible. Even if I only make it for myself, for the fun of it. No matter what digital stuff comes along.