Hello all!
I have been researching and doing everything I can to the best of my abilities to learn all I can about the uses and operation(s) of this fantastic camera; the Linhof 617s III. I have been toying with the idea of getting one of these beasts for sometime now, along with a 72mm lens, to progress my landscape work and projects, so I wanted to make sure I know how to use this camera to it's fullest before splashing out! (I currently shoot mostly with my 5D and Hasselblad kits)
The topics I'd like to address and find out about are:
• How is development and printing/scanning of the negative/positive this camera produces done?
• How are the vibrant, dynamic range of colours produced? Are there special ways and techniques of shooting or simply down to the subject alone? (film choice obviously a factor...)
• Most Importantly how is focusing and exposure of the multiple fore and background subjects achieved in these colourful and sharp panoramas? Is Zone metering used for the exposures and long shutter speeds matched with a high aperture value used to aid in the crispness of the detail?
I currently have a Sekonic L - 358 meter with a five degree spot meter attachment at disposal, would it be best to get the one degree spot metering attachment, or would it pay to get another dedicated light meter specifically engineered for landscapes and avenues alike for example to pair with this camera?
Anything 617 users can help me with I would greatly appreciate!
I'm not looking for any insider tricks or personal secrets, just some general wonderings and queries to gather the knowhow and gain knowledge to help me use and operate this beautiful tool!
Thanks ever so much!
Cheers!
Na†han
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