claire
Newbie
i'm considering purchasing an xpan but wanted to know your thoughts on the differences between the xpan and the xpan II and whether the price difference (on ebay for example) is really worth it...
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NoTx
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Well, newer body, and if you may do any of these, the upgrade is worth it:
Shoot long exposures (over 4 minutes), Shoot IR Film, Multiple Exposures, use Flash. I think that about covers it.
Just decide first, on weather you can handle to film processing issues.
They are nice cameras.
Shoot long exposures (over 4 minutes), Shoot IR Film, Multiple Exposures, use Flash. I think that about covers it.
Just decide first, on weather you can handle to film processing issues.
They are nice cameras.
JoeFriday
Agent Provacateur
I was wondering that same thing.. is it a hassle getting panoramic film developed?
myztk
XPAN
I would go for the xpan II. It's a pain not having the exposure info in the viewfinder.
I know... I have an xpan. Other than that I love it. No problem getting the film developed if you take it to a pro lab and mark it as xpan. Don't send it through any "one hour" type places. They can cut your negs and pictures in the wrong place.
I know... I have an xpan. Other than that I love it. No problem getting the film developed if you take it to a pro lab and mark it as xpan. Don't send it through any "one hour" type places. They can cut your negs and pictures in the wrong place.
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NoTx
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None of the pro labs I have sent it to would cut it at all🙂
However, so far, I have found 2 places in SOuthern California which will make prints or scan. And one is a joke (40$ for 300DPI , note that was 300, not 3000).
Samy's here is an option, but a bit of travel (min of 1 hr). But reliable.
Development is no problem, it is ussually cheaper to go to a prolab for anyways (bring in 100 rolls and they ussually discount to around $3, can you tell why I went heavily digital?).
Nice camera, and if the lenses were faster, I would be aiming at one right now. It works for most forms of photography. THough I still would like to see some pano portraits done with the 90mm, I think I have been able to find only one. If that was good... it would probably be back on my list.
However, so far, I have found 2 places in SOuthern California which will make prints or scan. And one is a joke (40$ for 300DPI , note that was 300, not 3000).
Samy's here is an option, but a bit of travel (min of 1 hr). But reliable.
Development is no problem, it is ussually cheaper to go to a prolab for anyways (bring in 100 rolls and they ussually discount to around $3, can you tell why I went heavily digital?).
Nice camera, and if the lenses were faster, I would be aiming at one right now. It works for most forms of photography. THough I still would like to see some pano portraits done with the 90mm, I think I have been able to find only one. If that was good... it would probably be back on my list.
35mmdelux
Veni, vidi, vici
you got to take it for what it is and what it is not. For low light fast shooting go Leica.
My plans for my new xpan (I) are two fold, neither of which are "fast oriented." I like the idea of a 45mm FOV on a 35mm platform as well as the MF quality to the panos in 24mm. It does have a sync cord for strobe and hot shoe for on-board flash if either are required.
Shutter speed in VF is nice (xpan II), but for me not worth the extra $1000. As a Leica RF shooter it isn't a major big deal, as I prefer to dial in my settings anyway. After a while one learns what the settings ought to be from working w/ the particular film.
My plans for my new xpan (I) are two fold, neither of which are "fast oriented." I like the idea of a 45mm FOV on a 35mm platform as well as the MF quality to the panos in 24mm. It does have a sync cord for strobe and hot shoe for on-board flash if either are required.
Shutter speed in VF is nice (xpan II), but for me not worth the extra $1000. As a Leica RF shooter it isn't a major big deal, as I prefer to dial in my settings anyway. After a while one learns what the settings ought to be from working w/ the particular film.
sf
Veteran
In Los Angeles, the best deal around - and the most reliably high quality - is The Icon on Wilshire and Cochran. I love that place. I think it's $3 per frontier scan (6MP or so).
anaanda
Well-known
Best option is to develop the film yourself if black and white, or shoot Ilford XP2 Super or Kodak 400CN and have a one hour lab develop it. (tell them not to cut it..Buy an Epson 4490 scanner for $250 and $50 rebate and a cheap epson printer with good inks like MIS Inks and make your own prints.
tamerlin
Registered Newbie
I get my film processed at a pro lab, and it's been quite easy, and since they don't mount the panoramics, it's also been $1 less expensive than getting my regular 35mm film rolls processed 🙂
BTW, I have an XPanII kit with 45mm lens that I'm planning on selling... I love the camera, but now that I'm getting into 4x5, it's a little too small. So if you decide you want one, maybe we can talk. 😀
(No, I'm not going to sell my Leica.)
BTW, I have an XPanII kit with 45mm lens that I'm planning on selling... I love the camera, but now that I'm getting into 4x5, it's a little too small. So if you decide you want one, maybe we can talk. 😀
(No, I'm not going to sell my Leica.)
kbg32
neo-romanticist
Any developing place can handle it. Just ask them not to cut the film. Develop only, do not cut.
david b
film shooter
Speed is not an issue if you shoot faster film.
The Xpan II is an amazing camera. Get it before it's gone.
The Xpan II is an amazing camera. Get it before it's gone.
amateriat
We're all light!
I don't have an XPan, but I occasionally drop off a few rolls or color neg film at my local Rite Aid, with instructions not to cut or print the film. They have no problem doing this, and the price is right (about $2.50 a roll for 36-exposure rolls). If these guys (actually, a gal who runs this particular department) can follow, and honor, requests, any "real" lab should do the same.myztk said:
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