Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/25

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Subject: Re: [Leica] film question
From: "Dante A. Stella" <dante@umich.edu>
Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 20:17:38 -0500
References: <F123XqxsD1Ty9CMdZpD000004fb@hotmail.com>

No.  Just marketing.  VP was made in just about every other size of rollfilm,
including the 127 and 828 that are fairly close to 35mm in width.

john miller wrote:

> >From: "Rodgers, David" <david.rodgers@xo.com>
> >Reply-To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> >To: "'leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us'"
> ><leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> >Subject: [Leica] film question
> >Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 15:56:28 -0600
> >
> >Does anyone know if Verichrome Pan was ever available in 35mm, and/or why
> >it's not available now in 35?
> >
> >That film was great coupled with my Mamiya 6, which I regret selling.
> >
> >Also, does anyone know of a good 645 rangefinder system with interchangable
> >lenses, either available now, or rumored to be on the drawing board?
> >
> >Dave
>
> Dave,  Verichrome Pan was never made in 35mm stock-something to do with the
> thickness of the film base?
> Bronica has just introduced a 645 Rangefinder system.  Saw it in Shutterbug.
>   John
>
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