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 Posted: Tue Sep 2nd, 2014 08:59
jk



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Yes I agree with you on the film and grain thing.

I had 35mm Nikon, 6x6 Hasselblad and 5x4" MPP . It was difficult to see the difference between 6x6 and 5x4 but there was a just about discernible difference. However between 35mm and 6x6 it became more obvious as the 6x6 images tended to look smoother (creamier).
However when you check the convenience factor then 35mm wins out big time.

In digital unless you really push the ISO then there is a small difference when you compare FX and DX. If you look at the MF options then there are no real 6x6 digital backs other than the early ones. Most MF backs are either 44x33 (645 like) or similar sizing but vary from 12MP to 200MP. Results are staggeringly good but this is because they are frequently used in studio with flash and the iRAW mages are also 16bit. That said in studio with my D3 shooting with flash I get very good detailed results from 12bit RAW images of only 12MP.
So who need more other than pixel gazers and art editors!
I know that I couldnt afford a full digital Hasselblad outfit but I do have a very comprehensive Nikon and Fuji outfit that can yield better image quality than I can shoot some days.



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