Which is Better: Leica M or 8x10?

[gertf]

and what's the damn question?! 😀

How many roads must a man walk down? 😛

 

[FrankS]

Since the OP hasn't followed up with his question, one can only assume it was a prank/tease. Why Bob?

 

[BigSteveG]

what's worse....a kick in the arse or stiff poke in the gut?

 

[itf]

what's worse....a kick in the arse or stiff poke in the gut?

A stiff poke in the arse is worse than either.

 

[usagisakana]

I don't have either. but for my style of slow setup and shooting an 8x10 would suit me better. If I wanted to do fast work I'd use a cheaper and almost as good camera as the leica.

 

[Vics]

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

 

[jan normandale]

heh, fwiw, 21 members have taken this seriously enough to vote though they didn't admit it. Right now the vote is held by 8x10! I'm holding off so I can be a tie breaker.

 

[Keith]

[I know my answer. What's yours?
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Apparently on most peoples 'Ignore List']

Stop ignoring us and explain your self! 😛

You can only swing one on the end of a Luigi or Gordi wrist strap ... so the answers simple! 🙂

 

[marcust101]

Quote:
Originally Posted by stuken
42 is the answer

and what's the damn question?!

What is the answer to Life, the Universe and Everything?

 

[mich8261]

Thank you for this link. The images and stories are very compelling.

Philippe Dudouit was embedded with the PKK fighters in Northern Iraq and did his work using a large format camera.

Look at the 2008 World Press Photo interviews, look at his pictures and hear his story.

Link - http://www.worldpressphoto.org/images/stories/videos/Interviews/index.php

 

[mfunnell]

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

 

[Gabriel M.A.]

I know my answer. What's yours?

My answer is: which one's better, Jet Ski, or Rollerblades?

 

[sepiareverb]

Well apologies for my late return- I'm back. Yes Ron I am sorta fooling around, how many of these kind of things go round here with no real answer? All in good fun. This was prompted by a recent day out with the 810, first in two years, and a nudge from a secret instigator. Such different things these two tools. At present time I'm mostly shooting the Leica, but the 810 has appeal again. That the 810 negs suck hasn't helped, but I knew I was pushing things.

So in order:
Strawberries
Submarines
Black Chrome
Chocolate Cake (no contest there 🙂 )
The CL
The stiff poke in the arse (again no contest)
Rollerblades.

 

[HenningW]

I like 12 x 8
What a great feeling they give!

....when you set them down.

Henning

 

[jan normandale]

LF misses are big and costly, however a LF hit makes it all worthwhile.

I've always rolled the dice because only you see or remember your mistakes.

 

[larmarv916]

The only advantage that 8x10 has is really that you make a contact print without the need of an enlarger. The lens for most 8x10's would produce laughable performance chart curves. I know that anyone who has lugged one around is still lamenting the fact. Not mention all the additional baggage, film , changing bags, cartridges and so on.

8x10 or any view camera is a real pain in any kind of wind or rain. Try climbing a hill made of dirt that is not stable. Oh yeah there is a joy. Now lets talk carrying around 2 or 3 extra lenses.

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

Best Regards...Laurance

 

[FrankS]

I'm finding happiness with medium format. Some of the advantages of larger negs while retaining the convenience of roll film.

 

[Bike Tourist]

Neither is very good.

A roll of 35mm just rattles around inside the 8x10 view box.

You really have to crumple the 8x10 film and cram it inside the Leica.

 

[Nokton48]

Definately the 8x10, for me. I feel the compositions I get with it are somehow stronger in feeling. And, it is the ultimate in total control. The image is -so- much easier to see on that giant groundglass. And of course, once the slide is pulled, it is as spontaneous as my M2 (for one fantastic shot).

But I would not take it to a Rock Concert, unless I had backstage access, several useful assistants, and enough power/room. Then I would take the Leica, and the Sinar 8x10 Norma. 😀

 

[merlin]

The only advantage that 8x10 has is really that you make a contact print without the need of an enlarger. The lens for most 8x10's would produce laughable performance chart curves. I know that anyone who has lugged one around is still lamenting the fact. Not mention all the additional baggage, film , changing bags, cartridges and so on.

8x10 or any view camera is a real pain in any kind of wind or rain. Try climbing a hill made of dirt that is not stable. Oh yeah there is a joy. Now lets talk carrying around 2 or 3 extra lenses.

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

Best Regards...Laurance

Come on Laurance, admit it, you're just jealous.

Bruce