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Minox is something else. I think I have to get one of these things. I don't know where to start though.
I am doing my best
Minox 8x11 + SPUR100 film & developer
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Xpan (Fuji-TX) -is a great camera. It is really candidate #1 for production restarting in 35mm film cameras.My votes are for the XPan, the Pen F, FT of FV.
An XPan is very desirable, lenses too of course. But fully manual please.
I'll probably never be in the market for an Xpan, even if I hit the lottery. The only thing it's got over an RB67 with 35 mm adapter(s) and optional mask is weight, while the RB doesn't have electronics to fail without warning and little or no chance of repair. A similar camera in fully mechanical, however, might pique my interest.
What's a dozen grand when you've got loads more?
Number one goal should be to re-engage the amateur. Moms who can point and shoot, drop the cassettes off at the drug store and receive some nice 4x6 prints, negatives and the scans used to generate the prints. George Eastman had the right idea, so does Fujifilm in Instax, mass market.
I already have a Pen FT, but a new one would be great. I need to give it more love, me thinks.
An XPan is very desirable, lenses too of course. But fully manual please.
Except those same Mom's have a smartphone with a camera that does very well at producing a reasonably sharp, in focus image with bright colors and fake bokeh, that they can instantly view on a computer and upload to their friends.
Why should they bother with film? There's a market for Instax, partly because of the novelty, but Instax has a terrible dynamix range.
I realize this is heresy, and violates all sorts of principles and guidelines for posting, but it's where the amateur market has gone, and I'm not sure how to get them back.
Except those same Mom's have a smartphone with a camera that does very well at producing a reasonably sharp, in focus image with bright colors and fake bokeh, that they can instantly view on a computer and upload to their friends.
Why should they bother with film? There's a market for Instax, partly because of the novelty, but Instax has a terrible dynamix range.
I realize this is heresy, and violates all sorts of principles and guidelines for posting, but it's where the amateur market has gone, and I'm not sure how to get them back.
But then you might still miss opportunities if the camera fails on you -- how many can/will you carry at once, after all?
Why did they stop production of the XPan and the TX. I’d call it an international disaster!
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Example, I work as a software developer, and my coworkers carry top of the line mobiles and yet, many of them have Instax cameras and enjoy the physical photos they get. They use them for special occasions and events. Sure, they may not be as perfect as the ones they get from their cellphones but they are physical and wouldnt get drown on the sea of digital images. I think thats the best way to entice people.
Probably I'm wrong but thats my morning coffee rant.
Marcelo
I agree, the Xpan was an amazing tool. As I recall, it was seriously expensive when new, at least in the USA market. A generous friend in town lets me use his complete outfit:
Panoramas on the Dixie Overland Highway - Mound, Tallulah, and Delhi (XPan 04)
worldofdecay.blogspot.com
I'll probably never be in the market for an Xpan, even if I hit the lottery. The only thing it's got over an RB67 with 35 mm adapter(s) and optional mask is weight, while the RB doesn't have electronics to fail without warning and little or no chance of repair. A similar camera in fully mechanical, however, might pique my interest.
I have a WideLux F7 but I would rather have the XPAN and all three lenses. The only problem is the price. I would like to see the XPAN bought back.
I wonder if I should place an advert asking to purchase an Xpan for $10. I don’t mind a Fuji equivalent, but either has to be in full working order; no rubbish please.
Perhaps Huss would bump it now and again.
Thay may work
I wonder if I should place an advert asking to purchase an Xpan for $10. I don’t mind a Fuji equivalent, but either has to be in full working order; no rubbish please.
Perhaps Huss would bump it now and again.
I think that the simplicity of shoot a roll drop it off and get back physical prints could be appealing.
But where would they do that? I have a local shop, but they are few and far between. Most people don't.
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