xpan lenses

david b · May 9, 2005

I just purchased an xpan with 45mm and 90mm lenses and they did not come with a center filter.

Will I need one?

Loose Gravel · May 9, 2005

I'm shooting BW and with the 45mm I don't see any problems. Certainly the 90mm will be okay. Save your money for film.

carbromac · May 9, 2005

The 90 is no problem, with the 45mm if your under F11 no problem, check the hasselblad web site for FAQ on the Xpan, it is a great camera.

david b · May 9, 2005

I've read mixed replies. Some say you need it. Some say you don't.

Loose Gravel · May 9, 2005

david b said:
I've read mixed replies. Some say you need it. Some say you don't.

David, time for you to cast the deciding vote.

david b · May 9, 2005

Yes Indeed!!!

david b · May 9, 2005

Hey Loose,
where are your photos?

Loose Gravel · May 9, 2005

On my desk.

Thomassauerwein · May 9, 2005

I bought a Center density for the 45. The focus is really strange, not really sharp almost a double focus. I've found it easier to shoot past f11 and carry a monopod for slower shutter speeds. The weird focus combined with 1 stop loss of light really makes the center density kind of useless. There is a definate image circle fall off that if you don't want it willl dissapoint once you see the film.

david b · May 9, 2005

well...here i go spending money again.

xpan plus 45mm and 90mm $1300
xpan neg carrier $160
xpan center filter $250
hiding all of this from my girlfriend ... deadly

david b · May 9, 2005

I don't have the manual yet but how do you check the film counter?

bill schwab · May 9, 2005

david b said:
well...here i go spending money again.

xpan center filter $250

You won't be disappointed. I've shot both with and without the filter. With is far better in my opinion.

Enjoy,

Bill

Loose Gravel · May 9, 2005

david b said:
I don't have the manual yet but how do you check the film counter?

The manual I got was a joke.

The film counter is in the top window. It tells how many frames of the current size set are left. On a 36 roll, there are 20 long frames.

david b · May 9, 2005

How many "long frames" on a roll of 24?

Loose Gravel · May 10, 2005

david b said:
How many "long frames" on a roll of 24?

20/36 * 24 = 13.3

david b · May 12, 2005

Yes...13 on a 24 roll.

titrisol · May 13, 2005

GOOGLE is your frined
The manual (in french) here:
http://xpan.free.fr/documentation.htm

david b said:
I don't have the manual yet but how do you check the film counter?

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