On Tuesday 19 November 2002 17:46, William Robb wrote: > For myself, I think a Yashicamat is a better student camera than > a K-1000, as it takes the student into the realm of quality > imaging, something that no 35mm camera is capable of doing. The > format itself cripples the student. > And thats neither heresy or opinion. > Thats fact based on 2 decades of teaching this stuff to students > of photography. > Your opinion may vary.
This is a pretty bold statement. My only experience with formats other than 35mm is with a 4x5 press camera. And that was just messing around one day with the 6x9 120 back. How is 35mm format crippling the students? Not trying to start a war, just asking. Christian
