see also. http://konicaminolta.com/releases/2006/0119_03_01.html

mes sinces ficitations toute la bande - malheureusement j'habite un peu loin et je ne pourais pas aseer vous dire bonjour - mais vous risquer de donner des ids aux autres

if you are serious about the Gaoersi, the US price seems to be about US$ 750, here is a link: http://cgi.ebay.ca/New-Gaoersi-4X5-portable-camera-Made-in-China_W0QQitemZ7575864816QQcategoryZ15247QQcmdZViewItem For those who prefer digital, I hear that the digital back for Mamiya 645 is now available. it has 22MP and I don't want to know how much it costs as I probably couldn't afford the necessary CF cards

many thanks to you both, Cyn and Doug, for all your good work (and for including my pikkie - lol)

another problem, Richard, is that we are looking at pictures on different monitors, set to different levels of contrast and brightness. A picture that will appear 'blown' on one monitort will look fine on another - your picture above looks fine to me on this computer Charles

If you find the Minolta 100mm and the Sigma 105mm too pricey, the Tamron 90mm has a reputation as being good value for money (and also f 2.8

v impressive :-))

I don't mean to be facecious but I see that the 500mm weighs just under 4kg so holding it shouldn't be too difficult as long as you don't try for too long and relax regularly. The techniques of holding a camera are essentially the same as holding a rifle, if you did milirary service, Andreas, you should remember how...

I have just watched 'Ghost Town' - absolutely fascinating - reminds us that photography can (still) be much more than just a hobby or fun.

I like it too - so there!

thanks for the info - when am I going to get anything productive done?

booringly live in Switzerland (

Delighted with your choice - it is a thouroughly deserved honour ;-)))

in that case - it seems perfect for you - I look forward to seeing the results C