In Praise of 5x7... Post'em !

[Merg Ross]

If you won't have the time to work with a view camera, I would use the largest film camera that you have available to you that could be hand held.

This is excellent advice. On my most recent trip to Scotland and England, I found that the hand held camera made some photographs possible that could not have been done with a view camera and tripod. I say this somewhat reluctantly, as a longtime champion of large format. Both formats have their place.

In this instance, I used a 6x7 Fuji, TMY-2 and Pyrocat-HD. Several of my images in the most recent LensWork magazine were the result of this combination. My choice was not spur of the moment; I spent about a year making choices and perfecting the procedure.

You most likely will determine a different combination of camera, film and developer, but now is the time to put thought to your trip. Hope you return with a portfolio of stunning images!

Merg

[Curt]

Hi Donald and Merg, I was looking for a new medium format camera, I have both a Mamiya 645 and an RB67 but neither seems to fit the bill. I took the 645 to France and it was fine but as was said a larger format is sure better.

I recently was given a Mamiya 7ii black body but the lenses are few and start at half a grand. Which Fuji 6x7 did you take Merg? Fuji has many models and the reports are excellent on them.

The question is as old as the hills isn't it? One thing is for sure, every time I've brought a smaller format I always wished I had a larger one. Isn't that the way of it!

Sooner or later I'll make my way to Scotland, England and Ireland, that's were my ancestors are from.

Curt

[Frank Petronio]

On big Rock Candy Mountain they only sell 5x7 film and it costs a Nickel per sheet.

[Miguel Coquis]

5x7 RB autograflex
210mm f:3,5
Delta 100
t:1/8

Piano Lesson

[mdm]

Nice to see your pictures again Miguel Coquis.

[Merg Ross]

Hi Donald and Merg, I was looking for a new medium format camera, I have both a Mamiya 645 and an RB67 but neither seems to fit the bill. I took the 645 to France and it was fine but as was said a larger format is sure better.

I recently was given a Mamiya 7ii black body but the lenses are few and start at half a grand. Which Fuji 6x7 did you take Merg? Fuji has many models and the reports are excellent on them.

The question is as old as the hills isn't it? One thing is for sure, every time I've brought a smaller format I always wished I had a larger one. Isn't that the way of it!

Sooner or later I'll make my way to Scotland, England and Ireland, that's were my ancestors are from.

Curt

Hi Curt,

I will send you a PM when I'm back in town.
Merg

[mandoman7]

5x7 RB autograflex
210mm f:3,5
Delta 100
t:1/8

Piano Lesson

This is a great shot.

[mandoman7]

On big Rock Candy Mountain they only sell 5x7 film and it costs a Nickel per sheet.

Excellent compositions.

[Liam:]

Rakes, 2011
Kodak 2D, 180mm Fujinon SFS
5x7 HP5+, D-23

Lovely tones, its as though it was shot on colour!

[Vaughn]

A movie company tent in Yosemite Valley.
By moon light and headlights of passing cars.
Double exposure, w/ focus shift

210mm lens

Scanned contact print.