A total new guy, digital convert?

[Stefan Lungu]

Hello reeluff and welcome to this great community.
I came, like you from the digital world, did my reading and waited patiently to buy all the stuff I needed. I got a used monorail (Sinar F), two lenses, holders, changing bag and film but never came to take one single shot with that setup. It was nice, I loved the gear from a gearhead point of view, but I did not use it. So I sold all and got a nice little folder for 6x9. Now, having done some rolls trough this one, I fell in love with the B&W film and am considering getting back into LF again, but not with a monorail, at least not with a classical one. I know, the field cameras are not that light, and don't have all the movements, but consider that a camera that sits at home is a waste, so look out for something you think you would actually use. I do not want to discourage you, just to point out a situation I was in and if it happened to me it could happen to you ( also note that I did not gave up film ).
Regards, Stefan

[Carlo Ch]

If you want to see an example of a medium format negative (shot with Hasselblad) take a look here. He scans everything with an Epson v700 and you can see that the results are simply outstanding.

Hi Francesco, I'm glad you liked it

[Francesco Gallarotti]

Hi Carlo!
Welcome to the LFPF! You know I love your work and your scans ;-)
How's life in Verona today? I am listening to NPR (National Public Radio) interviews about the economy and find really hard to feel not scared :-(

[Carlo Ch]

Life in Verona is fine. I'm not currently using my LF stuff for lack of time. I have many projects though, in particular yoga and portraits. I badly miss a studio...

[Francesco Gallarotti]

I badly miss a studio...

And I badly miss a darkroom... I wish I had the space to build a small one for learning to print black and white. I haven't even gotten my first LF camera yet (lens, films, holders and chemicals are all here next to my desk though) and I already want a darkroom... hehehehe...