Which is Better: Leica M or 8x10?

[sepiareverb]

Even a 20x24 print off an 810 neg is not that much enlarged. Few things as smooth as a 20x24 print from an 810 negative. The contact prints are smoother.

 

[Anupam]

I think that the 8x10 is a great tool of cocktail parties and collecting dust.

Yeah, and all the great photographs ever made with view cameras were made at cocktail parties.

 

[jan normandale]

I like to get really drunk on cocktails then haul out the 8x10 and walk up big hills with it. It's a real ice breaker! (j/k)

 

[M like Leica M6]

The 8x10 is better when confronted by a bear in the woods; one can disassemble the parts of the view camera, one at a time while in flight, and toss them at the bear. Of course, you'll get eaten just the same whether it were a Leica or a Horseman. Although with the Leica you may get off a grab shot of the bear just before the first swat or bite.

Neither a Leica nor an 8x10.

You need a modern DSLR with all the bells and whistles.

In light of the rising frequency of human/grizzly bear conflicts, the Montana Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters, and fishermen to take extra precautions and keep alert for bears while in the field.

"We advise that outdoorsmen wear noisy little bells on their clothing so as not to startle bears that aren't expecting them. We also advise outdoorsmen to carry pepper spray with them in case of an encounter with a bear.

Prevention hint:

"It is also a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of bear activity. Outdoorsmen should recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear ****. Black bear **** is smaller and contains lots of berrie and squirrel fur. Grizzly bear **** has little bells in it and smells like pepper."

(And probably there are a USB cable, fifteen spare batteries and a number of storage cards in it, too...)

 

[M like Leica M6]

I think a sensor size of 8mm by 10mm might be interesting. That would make it close to APS-C half-frame, but with a "weird" aspect ratio. Would there be a market demand?

...Mike

Not really. Reuters announced today that they will drop all DSLRs and use Speed Graphics again. Reason: they have a rangefinder 😀

 

[rxmd]

It's a pity that this is a non-public poll.

 

[Turtle]

HCB said, "The whole world is crumbling and Ansel is phorographing trees!" or words to that effect. For the RFF, I'd have to say that content is more important than resolution.
VS

Define 'the whole world' please, explaining why HCB's perception of value and concept of 'world' was more valuable than Ansel's 😀

I have to say but that is a remarkably poorly considered comment by HCB which in iteself suggests considerable narrowness of mind. Just goes to show that even the lauded can be as daft as a brush.


I really dont know why I am bothering as this is such a stupid thread....

 

[M like Leica M6]

As luck would have it, I just read some text on Mary Ellen Mark's website that I want to quote here:

"Five years ago, I started working with the Polaroid 20x24 camera. I use this camera most often as a portrait camera. For me, there is no better format than 20x24 to catch that very essence of a person. The extraordinary detail in this format brings portraiture to yet another level. Of course because of the size and amount of light needed with this camera, the subject is most certainly aware when he of she is being photographed."

The latter I had never noticed... 😉

BTW, I think Mary Ellen Mark is famous - but still underrated. I recommend visiting her website to see wonderful photos.