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Re: [OM] Is 4x6 the real standard?

Subject: Re: [OM] Is 4x6 the real standard?
From: John and Julie Ockman <jrockman@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 06:15:49 -0500
Richardm
 Speed Graphics take up to 4x5 film, and they were always handheld by
real photogs, just ask Weegee. Some Tri-X and #22B bulbs, and wowee! You
have it all! <g>
John

"Richard F. Man" wrote:
> 
> At 01:40 AM 11/26/2002 -0800, dreammoose wrote:
> >..
> >I simply prefer a nice print. Unlike C.H., I don't get much of a thrill
> >out of a 4x6. Nice 8x10s or larger really do it for me. I could never
> >afford that in the past, but the digital darkroom and great photo quality
> >ink-jets have changed all that  - and I love it. Besides, I can't scare up
> >an audience willing to sit still for a slide show any more. If a slide is
> >projected without anybody to watch it, is the image really there?
> 
> Actually, what I REALLY want are 16x24 blowups. 8x10 is too small.
> Unfortunately, I am limited by my talent, and pushing the limits of 35mm
> (especially since I don't tend to use the tripod). I guess I just want it
> all :-)


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