chris_manis

I would avoid sending an original of ANY type, analogue or digital!

Find a place where you can bring it in and pick it up! Things do get lost in the mail...usually important things,...

Ok folks.. Here's a combination I've used for the last year that has me all smiles.... I shoot with a Rolleiflex TLR (about $300.00 used)

Scan the transparencies or negs with an Epson 2450 scanner (about 350)

And print with an epson 2000p printer (200 on e-bay!) For this small amount of money, I can match ANY digital camera for quality and do it all at home, under MY control, not some print house. I used to be hard core film only, but I've found that a combination of tools can be cost effective without any loss of quality.

I would be very carefull on this one if I were you... I own a Leica digilux 1 .... I love this camera, great lens and an extemely short

shutter lag time. I've printed 8X10's on my epson printer that are stunning. BUT.....Last week I was shooting just for the fun of it.. and my brand-new Sandisk memory chip failed after 44 shots. When I say failed I mean KAPUT! Luckily, Staples replaced it that same day no questions asked. Now if this had been a wedding shoot....I'd probably be on the next train out of town! Digital is fine, It's getting better all the time, but when it comes down to an Absolutley Gotta Get It RIGHT situation like a wedding, FILM is the only (almost) sure thing, in my humble opinion. Rent a good film camera and shoot away! If the film and print costs are a problem, have them develop a few at a time.... Some pics are better after a little time has past.... good luck!

Hello everyone. I have bought and sold cameras from "Lou" at Photogizzmo for MANY years... Never a problem! Lou is also a walking library of information on just about any piece of photographic equipment ever made. I'm not kidding... I've asked him about a lot of VERY obscure cameras, and he usually knows all about them. He has one of the most extensive inventories of large-format cameras I have ever seen, and is a good source for those hard or nearly impossible to find parts. This is not a commercial for photogizzmo, it is a testimonial from personal experience! Highly recommended! Chrism