Guy Mancuso
Administrator, Instructor
BTW folks excellent advice here.
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Correct. There is no doubt that if you're interested in long exposures (anything past a "few minutes" at room temperature) then you need to use a P+. Nothing else in MFD comes remotely close.Scott,
Thanks, I definitely don't want to with a non plus back. I like the long term exposures and it seems the P+ series is the way to go for that.
It is equal in length and it is taken after the normal exposure. I don't want to underplay how annoying that can be at times. If you take a 5 minute exposure you have to wait an additional 5 minutes for the dark slide exposure to be taken at the end. While you can put the lens cap on and take the camera off the tripod and start walking away you don't want to do anything that would effect the temperature of the back (such as put it in a small bag or bring it inside) during that dark slide exposure.Doug, Is the dark slide exposure done simultaneously or in addition to the long exposure? If in addition to is it a quick exposure or the same length?
I'd add Calumet to the list.STAY OUT OF CAMERA SHOPS. Except for a select few that are here and we talk about, they will always try to sell you what they have or can get. LOL
There are exceptions of course . David at Dale and Sean at Camera West are dear friends and great retailers. Plus some of the Samy's and B&H where pro sales are made your dealing with what they know and that is ultimately what they sell. MF stuff is generally not stocked on shelves nor will they give you the service and support your after. I also like your thoughts on the lighting , yes do it once and get it over with and make sure it will last a long time and is good stuff.