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Hi David,

I specialize in 6x17 photography and use the Fuji GX with 90, 180, and 300 lenses. I first bought the 90 and until I learned how best to use the camera shot mostly with it. I then added the 180 followed by the 300. I now use the 180mm for 70% of all my images. 20% for the 90mm and the 300mm is nice to have but used more sparingly at 10%.

The 180 is the closest view to your eyes and is the strongest to compose with and is the sharpest of the lenses. The 90 is great for interiors and for many landscapes. The 105 is also nice but to me too close to the 90.

I would second the recommendation about the xpan. It is an easier transition from 35mm and a great camera. The Fuji is really only at it's very best on a solid tripod with a very experienced hand. My 2 cents.

You can see many examples on my website. I'd be happy to give you lens information for each shot you are curious about. Good Luck with your panoramic images.

Robb Williamson

www.williamsonimages.com

Rainer,

Thanks for sharing your experience. I would love to go the same route and buy an imacon but it is almost double the cost of the polaroid 120. I decided to upgrade my polaroid 4000 to the 120 at this time and have one due in tomorrow from Polaroid. I will take a look at your recommended stitching program and post some results in a week or two. Someone else also suggested Panavue. I am most interested in quickly updating my website with new images and then after that doing some digital printing from home. We'll see how the larger images look.

Thanks again.

Robb

www.williamsonimages.com

Thanks for the great information. I will look into some software. The Polaroid 120 seems pretty affordable.

Thanks again.

Thanks for the advice on the stitching software. Is there a web site for it? Do you notice any newton rings using Polaroid's glass carrier?

Anything with the Polaroid that makes you wish for the Nikon 8000?

Thanks again.

Robb

Hey There.

I have taken many of my 6x17 images to the lab for drum scans. These

are very nice but expensive and time consuming.

I know that the Nikon 8000 and Polaroid 120 only go up to 6 x 9. Has

anyone used these to scan 6 x 17 and stitch two scans together? If

so, what program do you use to stitch them? Any other tricks of the

trade.

I really don't want to use a flatbed scanner with fluid. I am

considering an Imacon Flextight Photo as the best option to pay off

in the long run. But in the meantime, the polaroid or nikon might be

great.

Thanks.

Hey There.

I have taken many of my 6x17 images to the lab for drum scans. These

are very nice but expensive and time consuming.

I know that the Nikon 8000 and Polaroid 120 only go up to 6 x 9. Has

anyone used these to scan 6 x 17 and stitch two scans together? If

so, what program do you use to stitch them? Any other tricks of the

trade.

I really don't want to use a flatbed scanner with fluid. I am

considering an Imacon Flextight Photo as the best option to pay off

in the long run. But in the meantime, the polaroid or nikon might be

great.

Thanks.

You will probably always be able to buy the gear on the used market. I bought a new Planar 100 and a 150 F 2.8. These lenses are fabulous. I find it hard to justify both the 110 F 2.0 and the 100, so I opted for the 100 because of the lack of distortion and GREAT image quality. Bokeh is very nice with both. I am saving for a 350 f 4 and a 903. My 201F is the best of both worlds. I can mix and match for the assignment. I would encourage all to go grab what you want to shoot with and not worry too much about hassy's direction. They make some great tools. Get what you need and go shoot great images. I can't emphasize enough that I love the image quality from these lenses. I really was impressed with the Mamiya 7 lenses, but I LOVE what I am getting from the Hassy. Just my 4 cents.

Robb

www.williamsonimages.com

Sorry to be right but I received an email from Dr. Kornelius at Zeiss just the other day confirming the news. It is one of his favorite lenses. NASA obviously played it smart and just ordered a bunch for the space program.

Good luck.

Thanks for all of the information and links. I've got many of Kenna's books on my Christmas list.

I'll email them on the workshops.

Robb

Hey there,

I am only now becomming aware of these two artists and I have to say

that their work is outstanding. Makes me want to forever forget the

digital darkroom and go print. Can anyone give me a brief background

on their work and what I should not miss? Do they ever give

workshops? It seems that they shoot with hasselblads and if so, what

is their mainstay? Flexbody?

Thanks for the help.

Robb Williamson

Centennial, Colorado

www.williamsonimages.com

Thanks for the info and related experiences.

I appreciate the base of knowledge and the quick replys.

Let me know if I can help out in the areas of the Fuji GX617, Leica M & R, and Mamiya 7.

I am new to Hassy and and am looking forward to the challenge of composing the square format.

Robb Williamson

www.williamsonimages.com

Hey there,

Who makes the brightest focussing screen for the Hasselblad 201F? I

will not be using a prism with built in meter so I am ready for "The

Brightest!"

I'd like to get one with a grid to help keep those horizons level but

the brightness will overide all other preferences.

Thanks in advance for your recommendations.

Robb Williamson

www.williamsonimages.com

Thanks for all the ideas. I will probably end up getting the 38 biogon and a 60 in lieu of a fifty.

Robb

Charles,

Thanks for the quick answer. I am only concerned about using it for some of my architectural work. I'm sure it would be great for environmental portraits.

Robb

Hi there.

I am looking into purchasing a hassy 50, probably the 50 f 2.8 f to

use on my 201F. I am new to Hasselblad and have used the Mamiya 7

since it came out. No barrel distortion there.

The 50 f is more difficult to rent for me to check it out. Does it

show barrel distortion like the CF 60? How about the CF 50?

Thanks for your time.

Robb Williamson

www.williamsonimages.com