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Re: Monterey Historics

To: Simon Favre <simon@mondes.com>
Subject: Re: Monterey Historics
From: Jim Hayes <hayes@mediaone.net>
Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2000 21:15:30 -0400

Simon Favre wrote:
> 
> I guess using a 4x5 camera WILL get you special treatment. Is it a
> babe magnet, too? ;=)
> 
> You know, you used to be able to get 8x10 Polaroid film. How's that
> for the worst possible quality in the largest possible format? 
Simon, Dr. Land is rolling in his grave. 
The large format Polaroids were really top quality if properly exposed
and developed. I still have some 4X5s from my view camera days that are
startlingly good. Not only could you get 8X10 but I believe there there
is still available film that is about 20X30 inches.
Jim
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