I should think that if you do the darkroom first, you are more likely to
find a way to do both. Doing the camera first may not drive you to the lush
lab. You really want it all, right?
BTW- does one of the MF rigs have lenses with silver noses? Might just be a
factor...
-Mickey
----- Original Message -----
From: "AG Schnozz" <agschnozz@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2003 2:00 AM
Subject: [OM] Siren Song--Which will it be
> Tonight I finally got around to sleeving about 20 rolls of 120
> that have been patiently waiting around in drawers for my
> attention. Several have waited since 1990. Ok, Ok, so filing
> isn't one of my strong points.
>
> Anyway, about 12 of those rolls were Velvia in mostly 6x7
> format. Wow! I've almost forgotten what trannies looked
> like--you know, those that are larger than postage stamps and
> not mounted in plastic or cardboard.
>
> Should I? Could I? Would I? How could I?
>
> It's time to get serious in the search for a new MF rig. I've
> been putting it off, but sooner or later, I've got to commit.
> Unfortunately, you all know what that is going to mean.
>
> I've never changed systems before. This will be a huge leap.
> My forays into MF have always been as a dual format with the
> Olympus. But this time, it will require a moving on and not
> looking back.
>
> I've narrowed the search down to two systems: Contax 645AF and
> Pentax 645AF. Each has its major advantages/disadvantages. I
> can live with either one.
>
> Or maybe I should get a Toyo carbon fiber field camera...
>
> Ahem! Somebody hasn't been helping me in this. "Ya know, 645
> ain't that much bigger than 35mm..." Maybe so, but my darkroom
> systems and working methods favor roll-film and 6x6 or smaller.
>
> Regardless, as soon as I've got a handle on this (and convinced
> the CDFO), there will be a well-used OM kit looking for a new
> home. I trust that the 100/2.8 will be picked up by somebody
> looking for that one "magical lens". It truely is special.
>
> Now, here is the biggest dilemma: Do I put off building the new
> darkroom and putting the money instead into a new kit? Or do I
> build my supremo deluxe darkroom now and continue to dream about
> my new system? I'll have enough money right now for either, but
> not both.
>
> I can continue to use the existing darkroom space indefinitely
> just as I can continue to use the OMs indefinitely.
>
> No, digital is not an option. I'm wanting one last major film
> system.
>
> New Darkroom or New MF system?
>
> AG-Schnozz
>
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