Is the 5x7 format endangered?

[Ken Lee]

It may be endangered but not extinct.

I managed to grab this shot in the wild. Downwind, during light snow fall (!) I managed to sneak up on this 5x7 film camera entirely unaware.

Note the red bellows which are unusual so early in the season.

This image will probably go viral and that will really be something.

[Thad Gerheim]

It may be endangered but not extinct.

I managed to grab this shot in the wild. Downwind, during light snow fall (!) I managed to sneak up on this 5x7 film camera entirely unaware.

Note the red bellows which are unusual so early in the season.

This image will probably go viral and that will really be something.

It appears to be some kind of courtship ritual with the branches, hence the red bellows. I understand that they are able to reproduce objects with amazing detail if they are studious, move slowly and are patient. This one looks to be old and wise, a real trophy. They say the 5x7s are rare and endangered. Some people collect these just to decorate their homes with, but its good to see this one out in nature!

[Tin Can]

Thanks, I needed Large Format humor today!