My Equipment.

 

Almost all of my landscape shots are done on either 6X6 or 6X9 medium format 120 film. I use twin lens reflex's for 6X6 and an old crown graphic press camera with roll film back for 6X9. These camera's are both relatively inexpensive and produce fantastic resolution. I stopped using 35mm after I got my first pictures back with my rolleicord V. The lack of interchangeable lenses hasn't hampered my style and with the crown graphic I can use different lenses. Right now I have a 100mm and 135mm wide field ektar's and a 210mm commercial ektar but am looking to get  a 65mm soon. I use my olympus 35mm for action shots and macro work. I have only prime olympus lenses and feel zooms cost to much in terms of quality considering how small the negatives are. I have shot some 4X5 film but feel that the enlargements I do aren't big enough to warrant the hassle of this format. I do all my own darkroom work (B&W and color) and really enjoy that part of photography too. Taking it from start to finish is very satisfying. If you've never shot med format you need to try it. It made a very big difference in my enjoyment of this hobby and the quality of my images.

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