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Would it be possible to make a 36×36 mm "full frame" sensor?
That's not correct. Look at this picture:
The green rectangle is a 36x24 sensor. The green circle, which has a diameter of 43.3mm, is the minimal light spot needed for that size. The blue square is ...
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What is this medium format military rangefinder camera?
It is a 70mm Graflex KE-4 “Combat Graphic” made from 1953-1957.
Graflex KE-4 Combat Graphic
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What is the white square near the viewfinder of the Fujica GW690?
As you can see in the image below from the service manual, the volume behind these two features is occupied by the view finder assembly.
Image source: manualslib.com
Image source: manualslib.com
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Would it be possible to make a 36×36 mm "full frame" sensor?
Is it possible and why it has not been done yet ?
Not necessarily. A 24x36mm sensor will easily fit in an image circle that's too small for a 36x36mm sensor. Specifically, a 24x36mm sensor requires a ...
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What is the difference between medium format and 35mm amateur photography?
There's quite a bit of difference, actually.
Size of the Negative
Medium format is a somewhat encompassing term. When one talks about 35mm (135 film), it's most often a camera that shoots a ...
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What are the advantages of using TLRs to rangefinders?
The rangefinder only supports framing (with parallax), the dual-lens reflex also supports focussing. This assumes that both lenses move in tandem, and that the picture through the upper lens is viewed ...
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What is this folding camera with pronounced angular or beveled corners?
This is a Linhof Super Technika IV 6×9. (Usage rights of photos at cameraquest.com do not allow reuse of images, so I can't upload an image here).
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Where can I find a manual for a vintage Coronet Captain box camera?
Online, your simplest and easiest options are to google on the name of the camera and "user manual", or to find out if the manufacturer still exists and has a website and look through their support/...
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Which 645 film-camera produces distinctive rectangular-shaped notches in the negative margins?
I don't think you can determine what specific camera left the observed notches, because it's not a feature or property of the camera's construction. Rather, it's a part of the construction of the film ...
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Why use larger format cameras for studio photography?
Historically, product photos were taken with large format cameras so that perspective distortions could be corrected by bending the film plane with respect to the image plane. Nowadays we can easily ...
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Why use larger format cameras for studio photography?
Some reasons:
1) Sharpness.
2) Size... If you have a 80Mpx image you need point 1 first.
3) Dynamic range
improved dynamic range seems unimportant using controlled lighting
Seems unimportant...,...
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What medium format film camera should an SLR guy look at?
I'm 10 years late here but... in case this helps anyone more generally:
Most medium-format cameras from Zenza Bronica would tick most (some even all) of the boxes on your list, and they also benefit ...
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Is there any demand for medium or large format film photography?
Once one understands the advantages of a medium format camera it becomes obvious that there are situations that such a camera would make sense. It is unlikely that a client will specifically request ...
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Would it be possible to make a 36×36 mm "full frame" sensor?
The sensors could be made to a square format (though the current diameter would not accommodate 36x36mm, it would need to be about 30mm) if there was a demand for it. But by that logic the question ...
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Are there cons of buying medium-format lens for 35mm film SLR?
Of course there are some cons. If there weren't, everybody would do it all the time. :-)
For some obvious cons, consider that a medium format lens will almost always be:
larger
heavier
more ...
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Workflow for processing medium format film into digital form
Assuming your end product is a digital image (i.e. not a paper print) the steps of your workflow are simple:
develop the film
scan the images
As for developing: it is important to consider Black &...
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Understanding the differences among Rolleiflex TLR cameras
I have a Rolleiflex 3.5F and I love it. It's so much fun to use, and results are always pleasing. Strangers are always interested in it, and are often happy to pose for photographs. Try that with a ...
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Viewfinder and focal length in film medium format
The Hasselblad 500C/M is a single lens "reflex" camera. That means that the image you see in the viewfinder is a through-the-lens view reflected to the viewscreen by a mirror. When you adjust the ...
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What is the difference between medium format and 35mm amateur photography?
Thought I could weigh in on this subject.
As an amateur, you and I may tend to go for the cheaper option. 35mm can be reached (initially) cheaper than medium format, without a doubt. My first film ...
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What are the advantages of using TLRs to rangefinders?
The main advantage these days is that most SLRs and rangefinders are typically for 35mm film, while TLRs typically use 120 film (medium format). Bigger film is much like a bigger sensor: more image ...
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Do medium format lenses have a crop factor?
Crop factor is a characteristic of the camera, not the lens. A 50mm lens is 50mm no matter what you attach it to. The bigger or smaller sensor is what leads to crop factor, which is the ratio of the ...
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Can a smartphone light meter app be used for 120 format cameras?
I do not know what are the values the app is giving you. But the exposure readings are meant to be independent of sensor or film size.
The F-number is the one dealing directly with the film size ...
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Can I use my full frame digital camera to set up the exposure for my medium format film camera?
Can I use my full frame digital camera to set up the exposure for my medium format film camera?
Yes, you can use a digital camera to take test shots in much the same way pros used Polaroid backs for ...
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How does the sharpness of the Pentax 645Z compare to Canon 5DS R with high-end lens?
(1) Irrespective of the lenses used (Zeiss Otus for example), a Nikon 810 or Canon 5ds can't produce detail that the sensor can't pickup to begin with. A small sensor can't resolve the detail that a ...
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What is the difference between medium format and 35mm amateur photography?
I think the biggest difference is going to be in camera choices. Medium format is mostly what twin-lens reflex (TLR) cameras use. Both formats are supported by rangefinders and single-lens reflex (...
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What are the advantages of using TLRs to rangefinders?
You have to look at things in context. At the time (pre 1930's), photographic options were quite varied but all similar in design. You used some sort of external focusing aid not (Kodak pocket camera) ...
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Do medium format lenses have a crop factor?
The only reason that we even bother with this concept called "crop factor" is because of the absolute prevalence/dominance of 35mm film. Do you think the early shooters, big box view camera's in hand, ...
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What's the actual process for making long exposures with an RB67 ProS and dual cable release?
I've had my RB67 Pro for a few years now, and have occasionally done long exposures using two separate cable releases. Mamiya's double cable release is no different, as it is virtually a 2-in-1 cable ...
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Which DSLR macro setup to buy for scanning negatives?
One thing to watch out for - most lenses use a curved area of focus rather a planar one. For example, if you have your focus set at 1m, everything in 1m radius should be in focus, which is a curved ...
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