[Leica] WTB: Large Format Lens

[phong at doan-ltd.com (Phong)]

>  all  because people keep distracting me.

I don't have that problem.  I just smile stupidly
and politely say "I don't speak English, so sorry"
:-)

Combine the 3 channels, eh ?

- Phong



Jim Hemenway wrote:
> 
> Phong:
> 
> You'll be able to take three B&W shots of each subject with red, green 
> and blue filters.  Then scan'em for the associated channel, combine them 
> in PS and print'em.
> 
> Take a look at this:
> http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/empire/
> 
> Oh yeah... they don't laugh at me.  Instead they drive me crazy with 
> questions.  I've ruined some good shots by setting the wrong aperture, 
> especially on the convertible because it has two aperture scales. all 
> because people keep distracting me.
> 
> "Is that a television?"
> "Why is the picture upside down?"
> "Is that an old camera?"
> 
> Jim
> 
> 
> 
> Phong wrote:
> 
> > Jim Hemenway wrote:
> > 
> >>I use a convertible Protar 300mm and 590mm on my 
> >>11x14.  It's a great  lens and is less expensive than those 
> >>that you mention.
> >>
> >>Here is a photo taken with it with one cell, as a 590mm:
> >>http://www.hemenway.com/CharlesRiverProtar590.jpg
> > 
> > 
> > I have the opportunity and misfortune to have seen
> > the original 11x14 slide of:
> > http://www.hemenway.com/CharlesRiverProtar590.jpg
> > 
> > The image you see on the screen is nothing compared
> > to the original.   Imagine a slide bigger than most people's 
> > proofs.   Why misfortune you might ask ?  because I have been
> > thinking about becoming an ulfer ever since.   And I used to laugh
> > at people using anything bigger than 4x5.  Good thing I have
> > a sense of humour.  Soon I can laugh at myself all the time.
> > 
> > As they don't make 11x14 color film anymore, it will be the ultimate
> > Zen experience for me:  I will be lugging the camera to far away
> > places, spend hours seeking the perfect composition, load the
> > camera with empty film holders, remove the dark slide and go
> > click.
> > 
> > All kidding aside, Jim's slide is just gorgeous in person.
> > 
> > By the way Frank, I use a 300mm Schneider G-Claron on
> > an 8x10, and that works out pretty well.  There is a 300mm
> > Fujinon A on the auction site.
> > 
> > - Phong
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
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