Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/02/29

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Subject: [Leica] Advise or impressions on panoramic cameras / photography?
From: johnbeal2 at gmail.com (John Beal)
Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:02:16 -0800
References: <CACM1CU5ma1yXa_Pnx4ZaTEtfhtXXixdOWPOuL84ugOQ=tDRmKQ@mail.gmail.com> <20120229040226.GC71800@selenium.125px.com>

Thanks for replying, Tim.

I'm used to scanning negatives from my M6...not a quick workflow but
manageable.  $12/roll for large scan files is not a bad deal.

On Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 8:02 PM, Tim Gray <tgray at 125px.com> wrote:

> On Feb 28, 2012 at 08:44 AM -0800, John Beal wrote:
>
>> Long time lurker that finally has a question for the group...has anyone
>> here had any experience with panoramic photography and what advise would
>> you share?
>>
>
> I've enjoyed my Xpan.  I did have it up for sale but decided to keep it.
>  The reason I thought about selling it was because I was taking my Leica
> out instead of my Xpan - I like to carry a very small kit.  However, I do
> have fun shooting the Xpan and just need to take it along in the future.
>
> If all you ever do is shoot landscapes, by all means, just stitch.  If you
> shoot anything dynamic, a real pano camera is a big plus.  Scanning film
> isn't that bad.  If you really don't feel like dealing with it, send it to
> Precision Camera in Austin.  $12/roll for developing and 12000 x 4000 
> scans.
>
> The Widelux looks real fun.  An Xpan with the 45mm lens goes for around
> $1500 and is pretty amazing.  Compared to Leica prices, that's a steal.  I
> haven't felt the need at all for the 30mm lens for the system.
>
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In reply to: Message from johnbeal2 at gmail.com (John Beal) ([Leica] Advise or impressions on panoramic cameras / photography?)
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