Not to mention getting a run of 11x14 film made, if it wasn't already available. Then you have processing costs(minimal compared to scanning, PS'ing and final printing/mounting costs at the target print size)[it's available if needed.
Originally Posted by
DanielStone
Not very many labs have over 50" RA-4 machines these days, at least in LA...
That's a pity! Are there some at least? The Icon I believe does it and since AandI as dropped out of film, The Icon has much more work and has been strengthened!
P.S. If you don't already have an 11x14 camera + top of the line lenses, why not just shoot it on 8x10 Asher? You're already set up for 8x10, getting scans for 8x10 is going to be MUCH easier than for 11x14, getting E-6 or C-41 film is going to be MUCH easier, and MUCH cheaper than 11x14, and at your suggested print sizes, 8x10 has worked for 1000's of commercial photographers over the past 50+ years of shooting chromes/negs. Yes, 11x14 color is a nice thing, but unless you got the dough(and serious dough if talking 11x14 color), but for most its just a pipe dream. I don't even know of a lab here in LA outside of the Icon that processes 11x14 E-6/C-41, so that might/could be a factor too. Mailing film back and forth to a NY lab isn't my idea of fun, just for test shots...
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