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by steve simmons
Tue Feb 16, 2010 5:11 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ektar 100 in LF sizes - can it be true?
Replies: 8
Views: 6703

Re: Ektar 100 in LF sizes - can it be true?

Yes, I just posted this in another thread steve simmons www.viewcamera.com Kodak Offers New Film Choice for Large-Format Photographers with Introduction of KODAK PROFESSIONAL EKTAR 100 Film in 4x5 and 8x10 Sheet Formats ROCHESTER, N.Y., February 16, 2010 – Large-format photographers will now be able...
by steve simmons
Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:59 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kodak Film Deleletions
Replies: 5
Views: 3754

Re: Kodak Film Deleletions

Here is the Kodak Press Release that I was sent regarding Ektar 100 in 4x5 and 8x10 steve simmons www.viewcamera.com Kodak Offers New Film Choice for Large-Format Photographers with Introduction of KODAK PROFESSIONAL EKTAR 100 Film in 4x5 and 8x10 Sheet Formats ROCHESTER, N.Y., February 16, 2010 – L...
by steve simmons
Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:55 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kodak Film Deleletions
Replies: 5
Views: 3754

Re: Kodak Film Deleletions

I know what a film deletion is. I was asking about a film deleletion. I get so banged on these forums by people who then type things like

film deleletion

That I wanted to poke back a little.:)

I will post the Kodak PR piece in a few moments
by steve simmons
Tue Feb 16, 2010 3:31 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kodak Film Deleletions
Replies: 5
Views: 3754

Re: Kodak Film Deleletions

What is a film deleletion???

On the positive side, and this will irritate the Kodak bashers, Kodak is introducing a new film in 4x5 and 8x10 sizes.

Trust me, all is not lost and there is good news.

steve simmons
www.viewcamera.com
by steve simmons
Sun Jan 24, 2010 4:21 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to LF: I Want to Learn Portrait & Landscape Photography
Replies: 12
Views: 7597

Re: New to LF: I Want to Learn Portrait & Landscape Photography

Loranc's work is amazing. View Camera showed a portfolio of his late in 2009.

steve simmons
www.viewcamera.com
by steve simmons
Sat Jan 23, 2010 6:57 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to LF: I Want to Learn Portrait & Landscape Photography
Replies: 12
Views: 7597

Re: New to LF: I Want to Learn Portrait & Landscape Photography

The 210mm is a nice portrait lens if you have enough room. Check out the Walker cameras www.walkercamera.com I think. The 210 can be a nice landscape lens as well. From there, if you want something wider think about 120-125mm which could be a nice environmental portrait lens as well. steve simmons w...
by steve simmons
Thu Jan 21, 2010 4:25 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to LF: I Want to Learn Portrait & Landscape Photography
Replies: 12
Views: 7597

Re: New to LF: I Want to Learn Portrait & Landscape Photography

Portraiture with large format is an interesting experience for both the photographer and the subject. Once the film is inserted into the camera, the photographer has to directly engage the subject rather than to continue looking at them through the camera. OTOH, portraiture with lf is frequently a s...
by steve simmons
Tue Jan 19, 2010 3:53 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to LF: Need Advice on a Starter Kit
Replies: 20
Views: 10950

Re: New to LF: Need Advice on a Starter Kit

Before buying any equipment I suggest reading Getting Started in Large Format that is available free on the View Camera web site. There is also an article on metering techniques free there as well. www.viewcamera.com and then go to Free Articles. I will also be happy to help answer any questions. st...