Large format, for me, has always been the dream. Not for its ridiculously high resolutions--the 12 megapixels of my Sony a7S are more than plenty for me--but for its unique depth rendering. There is an enchanting quality to the depth of field produced by a huge chunk of vintage 8x10 glass that is near impossible to replicate on a smaller format, mostly thanks to the ridiculous equivalent aperture that would be required. My longing for large format without the expense and and hassle of chemicals ...
Large format, for me, has always been the dream. Not for its ridiculously high resolutions--the 12 megapixels of my Sony a7S are more than plenty for me--but for its unique depth rendering. There is an enchanting quality to the depth of field produced by a huge chunk of vintage 8x10 glass that is near impossible to replicate on a smaller format, mostly thanks to the ridiculous equivalent aperture that would be required. My longing for large format without the expense and and hassle of chemicals ...
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