jake_bryant

Thanks for all the interesting replies.... Much to ponder and certainly digital MF is a option...

Ray, If it were to be a MF 645, I'd take both a film back and digital..... Yes the size of neg is further away from the 4x5 unfortunately. But really I'm questioning the quality of the 67 Voigtlander as a suitable alternative to the 54. Mamiya is a option of course, as would be a Fuji 69.

<p>View cameras I'm familiar with, but will not have a long time on every shot. MF SLR is a option, maybe a Phase One..... But the RF is so nice with Portra 400 Id take one anyway if I brought a MF with me. Nonetheless, it depends on how much better a 4x5 would be instead of a RF or MF SLR..... </p>

<p>I'm having difficulty in deciding which would be a better choice to take to Antarctica for landscapes and portraits. The output size of the prints will be about 50 inches. Even though the 5x4 will be superior quality, the practicalities of the very portable Voiglander Bessa III 667 would be a advantage.<br> What do ye'all think?</p>

<p>thanks!</p>

<p>So its only a B&W jpeg regardless of the program? Whats the point? I guess its nothing like the Leica M Monochrome files the right?</p>

<p>Thanks... so why does the option exist if it just the same as capturing a normal colour file? </p>

<p>I have my D4 set to soft sepia monochrome in the D4 menu, but when I open the file in Aperture it become colour. I know the original D4 file is RGB but how do I get it to open in Aperture with the same colour in the D4.... any help appreciated.</p>