Re: [Leica] success RATIOS

["Marshall C. Hunt Jr" <huntmc2@fuse.net>]

I don't understand the purpose of the exercise.  I thought 35mm was designed to
explore the possibilities of the subject. Instead of using 80 square inches of
film to make the definitive 8x10 negative, ala Ansel Adams, you use those 80
sq.in. to make 50 shots.......long shots, closer, closer still.  Naturally, most
of them will not be displayed, but some will, and people will call you a
genius.  Wasn't it Pete Turner who found people were stealing his trash shots?

Paul Schiemer wrote:

> Been spending a lot of time in the darkroom lately.
> While purveying sheets and sheets of processed negatives I began to wonder
> what ratio of 'keepers' per sheet I had.
> Forgetting about exposure but concentrating on 'worthwhile' images
> (something that might look good printed & hung on a wall). It is an
> interesting, if not provocative undertaking.
>
> At the same time I was able to compare productivity in relation to camera
> types (P645, M6, M3, G2 & FTN). Which cameras gave me the best results (as
> it related to exposure & keepers)?
> >From a standing position, negs in sheets spread out on a large light box, I
> could eliminate entire sheets for their 'spotty' results. I found myself
> gravitating to the medium format, but not just because I could see the image
> clearly from on high. (it's not such a big deal to lean over with the lupe.)
>
> Results? The P645 first, then M3 & M6 close seconds, G2, and bringing up the
> rear the FTN. [Hate to admit there were rolls in the batch from years ago, a
> hidden stash!]
> As for getting in close; the bastion of compact miniature format cameras,
> the P645 was just as successful as the M's & G2.
> Do I take more time (thoughtfully) getting shots with the M's -vs- other
> cameras? no. Do the M's take more time? yes. [I could perceive 'opportunity'
> frittering away as I stepped through the sequence required for a wholly
> manual process in opposition to the all in one views; the M3 was not as
> successful as the M6, for instance.]
>
> *Of course; test results may vary, opinions are completely subjective and do
> not reflect the political sensitivity of the author (ie; no troll).
>
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