Re: 35mm vs. MF and Motors, Winders, Handgrips, & Tripods

[KEN_GERLACH@HP-SantaClara-om12.om.hp.com]

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     Ted,
     
     Thanks for your honest view on the matter of 35mm vs MF format in the 
     art world.  I had orginally asked the question after being told by a 
     gallery director that they had not exhibited any 35mm work over the 
     last year they could remember.  It had all been MF or larger.  Their 
     comment was a little disappointing to me when I wanted to pursue 35mm 
     work.  I find that MF on a tripod in urban scenes even without people 
     in the frame is frustrating with the added weight, cumbersome setup 
     and more time required to capture images.  I am just trying to figure 
     out what is the best combination of equipment to achieve "quality" 
     prints without the hassle factor of MF or large format gear.  It 
     appears Leica is the answer with the great performance, especially at 
     low light conditions but some loss of film latitude when images are 
     enlarged for gallery hanging. 
     
     Any other thoughts out there on my ramblings?
     
     Ken