[LargeFormat] why use transparency film?

[Jim Hemenway]

Les:

I use E-6 because:

...after scanning, I can color correct better by having the chrome on 
the light box next to the scanner, than I could with a color negative. I 
then print them on an Epson 2200.

...I like seeing those great, robust colors on the light table.

...I can't find any 11x14 color negative film.

...I like the reaction when I show them to people.

...I'm silly and don't try to make a living at this.


Jim - http://www.hemenway.com


LNphoto wrote:

> The post about trans film being available in 5x7 and larger sizes brings 
> me to the question?
> 
> Why do you use Transparency film?
> 
> What is the end purpose of your photogaphs?
> 
> 
> 10 years ago I shot trans film because that's what the client/printer 
> wanted to to go press.  Now most of them want a digital file and/or a 
> print to scan for a digital file.  The last time I shot transparency 
> film  was on vacation at Disney world.  And only because I was using a 
> Viewmaster camera.  Since those images are 16mm I can't say any more or 
> Clive will have me washing his fixer trays for being "off topic"
> 
> When shooting for my self with LF,  I see three roads.
> 
> Shoot E-6 and have the film stored in a file folder unlooked at or pay 
> big bucks to have a Ciba made with masks, and hang on the wall
> 
> Shoot color neg and have a print made on that neat Ciba look paper from 
> Fuji. and hand on the wall
> 
> Shoot black and white and print it my self.
> 
> The E-6 version just seems the most expensive way to the same end.
> 
> 11x14 trans sounds like fun to tape up to a window, but as display 
> material it fades fast.  I'd rather shoot 4x5,5x7 and have a duratrans 
> made to stick in the window.
> 
> Les