What do YOU think it is?

[GummiL]

Then I would be very exited...

I only have an older P20 - but it's just fun to shoot with it.

 

[Solarflare]

Why black and white film ?

Color film too expensive ? Or no longer able to develop it anywhere ?

Other than that, whow, I'm envious.

Theres a digital version of that on the way: LargeSense Large Format Digital Backs and Cameras

 

[480sparky]

Why black and white film ?

I love the look b&w film gives. You just cannot duplicate it with digital.... especially with 20 in² ISO 100 memory cards.

Color film too expensive ? Or no longer able to develop it anywhere ?

Both. It's over $2.00 just to see a b&w negative, whether it's worth printing or not. Color is just that much more expensive. As for developing, I can dunk b&w at home whenever I please. In fact, I souped 6 sheets last night (will post later when I get 'em scanned).

There's no local labs that are equipped to handle color sheet film, so I would have to mail it somewhere. And sending to a lab means you start to lose control. Besides, with b&w one can employ the Zone System to full advantage.

And the Happy PO Truck brought me these Saturday:

Calumet 210mm f/5.6, Nikkor 90mm f/8 and a genuine Shen Hao leather bag bellows.

210 is roughly a 70mm equivelent on a full-frame DSLR, and the 90 is ~30mm.