david_myers2

I currently shoot with a Pentax 6x7. While I love the system, I am getting tired of lugging it

around. I am considering moving down to a Hasselblad 500 series or a Mamiya AFD 645. I

often crop, so I know that i will be cutting down from the 6x6 to something like 645 for

some images.

My first question concerns the quality of the Mamiya 645 AFD lenses versus the

Hasselbald's lens (55, 80, 150, and perhaps the 120). Making images up to about 16x20

will I notice much difference?

A second concern is that I wonder in practical terms how much I would gain with the 645

when compared to using my Leica system. The 6x7 negative is 5 times larger than the

35mm, but the 645 is only about 2.5 times larger. Is the difference between 645 and 35

substantial? I love lots of detail in my images.

Thanks in advance,

David

So, when using OS X on the Mac, what are the approaches for printing the thicker papers with this printer?

David

Thanks to all of you for your comments. Wow, what variety -- leave it at home, you will get stuff the pro didn't ... . My take away from this is: (1) don't get in the way of the pro -- hadn't planned on it, (2) don't shoot formals -- hadn't planned on it, (3) look for the moments that the pro might miss because I have a different level of access -- good idea, (4) other than the quick snap in the chapel, put the camera away -- good idea, and (5) let the pro know that you are just shooting as a friend trying to get some candid shots to share with the couple.

Thanks for the ideas and confirmation.

David

Thanks to all of you for your comments about travel to Paris. At this point, the trip is still a go. Please, if there are any changes in the "city," please post. I will keep watching.

Now, it is time to start packing film :)

David

Next year, I will be attending a wedding of a friend. They have hired

a professional, but I wanted to give them, as a present, a

small "informal album" of images made by a friend (me). I plan to

shoot in b&w with available light, using my Leica's so as to minimize

intrustion. I'll probably shoot with either Tri-X or Delta 3200. Any

hints on what not to do? What to look for? How not to offend the

professional photographer?

Thanks in advance.

I agree with the other posts that DEM gives a very good overview of Gibson's work up to about 2001. Light Years is also excellent, but Overtones is my favorite -- today, at least. Overtones is a presentation of diptychs, where he has drawn on about 40-50 images published previously. Gibson is a master of imagery, especially when he uses the book as a medium of presentation.

David

Well, I know about it. I have never "processed" the film, but I have read some.

Thanks for the information.

David

Can I use the Polaroid 665 print/negative film in a standard NPC back

for my Pentax 67? Or, does this require a special back?

Thanks in advance, David

We are planning to be in Paris the week of Nov 14. What's it like in the city at this point?

How safe is it for tourists? Our plan is to remain in the city and not travel outside of Paris.

Any tips appreciated?

If you want to email me offline, that is fine.

David

davidm@davidmyersimages.com

Thanks to all of you for your suggestions. I have the sense that one should not worry too much about the "riots" in Paris we are seeing and reading about, correct?

Any more information is welcome.

thanks again.

David

In mid-November I will be in Paris for a week. Any suggestions on

photography galleries to see and places to shoot. I am open to

shooting a variety of themes, so all ideas are welcomed.

Tips while there?

Thanks in advance,

David

Like so many photographers, I am always in search of the "perfect

bag" for carrying equipment when out shooting/walking/traveling in

cities or country side. I am looking for a bag that can carry two M

bodies with lenses attached (35 and 50), a 90/2.8 M, a 15/4.5, 20

rolls of film, an umbrella, passport and tickets (not when shooting,

but when moving about in the airport), smallish notebook, a few small

items -- pda, ipod. It should also be water resistant or proof. A

modest level of padding is fine and I would love to have a "lashing

cord" so that I could lash a light jacket or sweater to the bag.

I have a small backpack, but having to take it off all of the time to

get something out is a pain. I do like having something that can be

put on the shoulders or a shoulder when walking about.

Any suggestions appreciated. thanks

Has anyone had a chance to compare the b&w output from the new epson

2400 printer with the output, for example, from a 2200 with IP6.0?

I recently saw an image printed by an epson rep with the 2400 that

did not impress me. I am not sure if it was the rep's problem or just

that IP6.0 is still an important element in printing b&w with the

inkjets.

David

I plan to upgrade to using Tiger for Mac as an OS with my Sprintscan 120

scanner. I see on the Polaroid site that the latest software only goes up to

about OS 10.2. Is anyone out there using this scanner with either Panther or

Tiger?

Any secrets?

Thanks in advance, David

I just purchased a 90/29 Elmarit lesn (old style where the head can

be removed). Can someone tell me where I can find information about

the lens, including the size of the filter it takes?

thanks in advance.

I need to buy a new strap for my older model P6x7 (w mlu). Do I ask

for strap that has the A clasp on the end or the B clasp (this is the

distinction Op/Tech makes)?

thanks in advance.

For the past 5 years I have worked in a Windows environment and have

backed up many of my images on external firewire drives. I am now

considering shifting over to mac os10 environment. Can I read the

external firewire drives directly from the mac? They are formatted,

I think, NFST.

Thanks, David

Why are so many users saying synch speed is an issue for controlling dof? When using a strobe (s) it is a non issue unless you are worried about ambient light.

David

I use an arca-swiss ball head and want to know if there is a quick release

plate that will work with a p 67 that has a polaroid back.

thanks, David

I m looking to get a good 17 or 19 inch LCD for my Mac g5. I want

to be able to calibrate using a spyder. What are some of the good

LCD's to consider?

I just purchased a leica m4-2 for Tamarakin--they are closed this

morning and I am wondering if I ended up with a problem since the

counter does not seem to reset. Am I missing something?

thanks in adavance

I am looking for a fine art paper with properties like PhotoRa, but

with a whiter base. Also, since I am using IP6.0 for my Epson 2200,

I would like a profile to already exist. Any ideas?

David

Ludwig, what did you shoot this with re film/developer combo?

David

I seem to have a light leak in my pentax 67 and would like to have

reparied locally. Can someone recommend someone to repair in the

Washington, DC area?

Thanks in advance, David

I may have a bussiness trip to Lisbon in late Feb. What would you

say are some of the "must see" things. I will have a couple of days

to walk around and shoot.

thanks in advance, David