8x10 Shen Hao vs. 8x10 Tachihara

[Bostonartist]

Hi , I have an 8x10 Tachihara i only use for B&W , I shoot all my colour work on a Chamonix 5x8 will get to 72 inches (9X enlargement)so eqivalent to45 inches on 5x4 ,you get two shots on a 8x10 sheet ,more usable lenses, better DOF than 8x10 ,lighter than 8x10 ,Need i go on , I thought i would use the 8x10 for colour but i reach for the chamonix every time . Cheers Gary

Hi Gary.....Just went on the Chamonix website, the 5x8 looks like a Beast, made out of hard maple. I bet you can get a Schneider Super Angulon 90mm on that too. How do you trim your 8x10 sheets? Very interesting indeed!

[Gary Tarbert]

Not the 90 on a flat board anyway (not sure it will cover anyhow)But i use a nikkor 120 a lot on it ,works well without bag bellows . I have modified a paper trimmer and use a harrison tent to cut films . Cheers Gary

[Noeyedear]

I know I'm pointing out the obvious, but 5x8 is a lot different shape to 10x8 and if 5x8 will do why not 5x7. At least you can buy film off the shelf that fits without the problems of cutting in the dark. Does 10x8 or 5x8 fit better with how you see a composition?
Kevin.

[Bostonartist]

I know I'm pointing out the obvious, but 5x8 is a lot different shape to 10x8 and if 5x8 will do why not 5x7. At least you can buy film off the shelf that fits without the problems of cutting in the dark. Does 10x8 or 5x8 fit better with how you see a composition?
Kevin.

I thought of that Kevin too afterwards.....I worry about 5x7 due to the lack of color film.

[Bostonartist]

Not the 90 on a flat board anyway (not sure it will cover anyhow)But i use a nikkor 120 a lot on it ,works well without bag bellows . I have modified a paper trimmer and use a harrison tent to cut films . Cheers Gary

I read a review last night on the 5x8 and you are right....120mm is the max for WA.

[Gary Tarbert]

I know I'm pointing out the obvious, but 5x8 is a lot different shape to 10x8 and if 5x8 will do why not 5x7. At least you can buy film off the shelf that fits without the problems of cutting in the dark. Does 10x8 or 5x8 fit better with how you see a composition?
Kevin.

You are right it is a different aspect to 8x10 , for a lot of my landscape work i realy like the aspect far better than almost square,it is excellent for semi panorama work crop 1/2 inch top and bottom and you have a very workable 2to 1 ratio , But it is not for all . Cheers Gary

[Lachlan 717]

I know I'm pointing out the obvious, but 5x8 is a lot different shape to 10x8 and if 5x8 will do why not 5x7?
Kevin.

It is the closest format to the Golden Ratio.

[Lachlan 717]

I read a review last night on the 5x8 and you are right....120mm is the max for WA.

The Schneider 110mm SSXL will work.

The Fujinon 105mm f8 SW will work.

The Rodenstock 90mm f4.5 should work stopped down.

The Schneider 90mm SAXL will work.

The theoretic diagonal is just under 240mm; however, taking into account holder interference, you need about 230-235mm diagonal.

Have a look at this if you need details of coverage.

[mandoman7]

I'm still hung up on the idea that projects are lost due to the inadequate resolution of 4x5. Usually very large prints are viewed at a distance and if so, the resolution required is surprisingly low. The camera choice seems secondary to me to the basic question of whether the larger format is warranted for the stated objective.
I say this while I am in fact shooting 8x10 for a client presently, but not for the resolution as much as DOF characteristics. But it's a bear dealing with that format, and not always warranted.

[Bostonartist]

It is the closest format to the Golden Ratio.

That's one of the best points I have heard yet.