Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/09

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Subject: Re: [Leica] "Ideal format?"
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@markrabiner.com>
Date: Sat, 09 Feb 2002 19:31:42 -0800
References: <3C65E406.1ABFC49D@metrocast.net>

Phil Stiles wrote:
> 
> In medium format, Fuji rangefinders give one a choice of 6X9 or 6X7. The
> 6X7 prints on standard 8X10 or 11X14 enlarging paper. While the
> so-called "letterbox" format of standard 35mm is well established, I've
> often wondered why some manufacturer doesn't produce the 6X7 ratio
> negative for 35mm.  One would get quite a few more shots on a "36
> exposure" roll (can someone do the math?) and wouldn't loose the ends of
> the frame when printing to 4X6 at the one hour lab. Probably half my
> prints are cropped out of the full frame negative.
> Phil Stiles NH USA
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Nikon had 24 x 34 instead of 24 x 36 when it first came out but it
quickly did not work out.

I almost bought one but when the guy found out i was going to use it to
take picture he refused to sell it to me.

It belonged on the shelf or behind glass he said.


A Golden mean rectangle by the way would be 24 x 38.88 


Mark Rabiner
Portland, Oregon USA
http://www.markrabiner.com
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