Best camera type for landscapes?

2F/2F · Aug 28, 2011

Make you own decisions about what you want your images to look like. Applying other people's ideas of what a landscape or a portrait should look like on a technical level is the worst thing you can do, IMHO. You aren't taking their photos, you are taking your own. So, just have at it, and you will do fine.

And, no, I don't agree. I think medium format is a great format for landscapes, because of it's quality, versatility, and speed of use, not to mention all the great systems that are out there.

MDR · Aug 28, 2011

Medium Format is a great format for landsacpe photography, so is halfframe if used correctly. It's the vision of the guy gal behind the camera that counts and not the Filmsize . Take the camera you know and that you're comfortable with. Knowing your equipment and knowing what you can do with it (limitations) is the best way to get good photographs.

Bill Burk · Aug 28, 2011

Graham_Martin said:
One big question is whether to use my expired film or buy new to be on the safe side.

I would only use expired Panatomic-X or similar slow, otherwise unobtainable black and white film. For 400 speed black and white, or for any color, I would use fresh.

I have taken family road trips with only 120 6x9 folders and the expired film performed as expected, but the fresh film that I picked up along the way gave me some shots that made me appreciate that everything was right... The place, time, camera and film.

Frank Bunnik · Aug 28, 2011

2 years ago I trekked for 4 weeks in Ladakh, India, with a Fuji GW670 and a small tripod, up to hights of about 5,600 meters. These are some of the results:
http://frankbunnik.zenfolio.com/p509082668/h38640c01#h38640c01

http://frankbunnik.zenfolio.com/p509082668/h38640c01#h1e3e3977

http://frankbunnik.zenfolio.com/p509082668/h38640c01#h1a0b97

http://frankbunnik.zenfolio.com/p509082668/h18703ca7#h18703ca7

The detail in the prints is incredible. I am glad I took a medium format camera with me. To be honest, I would not want to shoot landscapes on 35mm. The detail you capture with medium format or large format is incredible.

www.frankbunnik.zenfolio.com

Graham_Martin · Aug 28, 2011

Thanks Frank, beautiful images. The GW670 is another camera that I have been considering. My only nitpick with the Zi is that one has to use some of the dials for more than one function. Until I get them all memorised I will need to carry the manual with me. However, compared to a DSLR, the dial combinations are pretty easy to get used to. The GW670 appears to have single purpose uses such as shutter speed, aperture etc. I am going to order one from KEH this week so that I will have both cameras to work with over their 2 week trial period.

Two23 · Aug 28, 2011

I actively shoot Nikon DSLR, 6x9 MF, and 4x5. (I don't shoot 35mm.) My favorite to use is my Chamonix 4x5. It's very light and image quality is stunning! I own cameras as old as an 1880s tailboard, a 1914 & 1937 MF 6x9, and modern Nikon D300. By learning the limitations & strengths of each I've found I can make nice images with any of them. It's all about using the light to its best. As for film, I've just tried some of the new Kodak Portra 400 and really like it. I scan my negs to print.

Kent in SD

Best camera type for landscapes?

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