No, not at all.
Only in the lounge section of the forum.
Be allowed only under a new section of the forum to be named later.
While I don't personally consider stitched digital images to be "large format" I still love seeing what people are doing digitally to emulate large format. Therefore, I would vote "No" to "Is it large format" and "Yes, unconditionally" to "Should we let them post the images." Too many rules makes me feel like I'm back in boot camp again. And I thought I had those memories long since buried.
As Frank noted,if you want to poll the participants here then make it anunbiased poll giving a full range of choices. OTOH, I think you are beginning to see that there is a rather 'laid back' atmosphere on this Forum. Speaking only for myself, one of the reasons I spend a great deal more time posting and answering questions here than on APUG is precisely because of the reasonably non restrictve approach.
From a substantive point of view keep in mind that most LF photographers also shoot other formats and much of what gets discussed in terms of other formats also applies to LF as well.
Finally, film v. digital should never be a part of the argument as many shoot with digital backs, etc.
The poll is flawed and biased towards a particualr answer
that said, the answer right now appears to be "officially" yes, and the list will continue as it generally always has - self regulating
You'd be amazed how small the demand is for pictures of trees... - Fred Astaire to Audrey Hepburn
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No restrictions.
Why isn't there a voting option for "yes" ? There are many issues that large format and medium format users have in common such as all things having to do with film and processing, scanning and printing. I assume that there are some pretty smart medium format users out there and it would be great to get their expertise on things.
Anything that makes our world bigger is fine with me.
what he saidOriginally Posted by Frank Petronio
I'm with Frank!
"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority"---EB White
People are trying to solve a non problem with these discussions on what is LF and trying to turn the moderators into the large format version of the Taliban.
I have used roll film backs in my 4x5 for 20 years. We have talked about that option ever since I have been a part of this forum and I will continue to as long as I care to. As a matter of fact I will talk about anything that I think my fellow LF photographers might be interested in here. This whole discussion is nonsense.
I personally think we should ban all anonymous posters who try to control the content of this forum.
Thanks,
Kirk
at age 73:
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep"
I agree. The only options allowed are those that fit his bias.
The swing-open back on the Ebony 2x3 cameras doesn't accept sheet film holders, only rollholders.
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