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david b
05-09-2005, 12:30 PM
I just purchased an xpan with 45mm and 90mm lenses and they did not come with a center filter.

Will I need one?

Loose Gravel
05-09-2005, 12:31 PM
I'm shooting BW and with the 45mm I don't see any problems. Certainly the 90mm will be okay. Save your money for film.

carbromac
05-09-2005, 02:17 PM
The 90 is no problem, with the 45mm if your under F11 no problem, check the hasselblad web site for FAQ on the Xpan, it is a great camera.

david b
05-09-2005, 04:09 PM
I've read mixed replies. Some say you need it. Some say you don't.

Loose Gravel
05-09-2005, 04:53 PM
I've read mixed replies. Some say you need it. Some say you don't.


David, time for you to cast the deciding vote.

david b
05-09-2005, 04:55 PM
Yes Indeed!!!

david b
05-09-2005, 04:56 PM
Hey Loose,
where are your photos?

Loose Gravel
05-09-2005, 05:24 PM
On my desk.

Thomassauerwein
05-09-2005, 08:24 PM
I bought a Center density for the 45. The focus is really strange, not really sharp almost a double focus. I've found it easier to shoot past f11 and carry a monopod for slower shutter speeds. The weird focus combined with 1 stop loss of light really makes the center density kind of useless. There is a definate image circle fall off that if you don't want it willl dissapoint once you see the film.

david b
05-09-2005, 09:08 PM
well...here i go spending money again.

xpan plus 45mm and 90mm $1300
xpan neg carrier $160
xpan center filter $250
hiding all of this from my girlfriend ... deadly

david b
05-09-2005, 09:08 PM
I don't have the manual yet but how do you check the film counter?

billschwab
05-09-2005, 09:34 PM
well...here i go spending money again.

xpan center filter $250


You won't be disappointed. I've shot both with and without the filter. With is far better in my opinion.

Enjoy,

Bill

Loose Gravel
05-09-2005, 10:19 PM
I don't have the manual yet but how do you check the film counter?

The manual I got was a joke.

The film counter is in the top window. It tells how many frames of the current size set are left. On a 36 roll, there are 20 long frames.

david b
05-09-2005, 10:37 PM
How many "long frames" on a roll of 24?

Loose Gravel
05-10-2005, 11:49 AM
How many "long frames" on a roll of 24?

20/36 * 24 = 13.3

david b
05-12-2005, 06:49 PM
Yes...13 on a 24 roll.

titrisol
05-13-2005, 10:25 AM
GOOGLE is your frined
The manual (in french) here:
http://xpan.free.fr/documentation.htm

I don't have the manual yet but how do you check the film counter?


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