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There seems to be some confusion regarding the purpose of the large format photography forum, 5x4.co.uk. I would like to take a moment to clarify its objectives and guidelines.
The 5x4.co.uk forum was established to facilitate discussions on all aspects of large format film photography, beginning with a negative size of 5x4 inches. The forum is organized into various sections, with some including sub-sections, to enhance user experience and help members find relevant topics of interest more easily.
Below are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) that may help clarify what is and isn't permitted on the forum:
Question:
Can we post images made from negatives smaller than 5x4?
Answer:
Images made from negatives smaller than 5x4 can only be posted if they are relevant to a technical discussion. For example, they may be shared in relation to issues concerning development or printing using an enlarger.
Question:
Can we discuss and post images taken with a digital camera?
Answer:
Images taken with a digital camera may only be posted if they are directly related to film negatives and reference to images of cameras particularly in a technical context, such as discussions about development or printing using an enlarger and the show us your camera thread.
Question:
Why do you accept scans of darkroom prints or edited positives made from negatives? These are digital images.
Answer:
Scans of darkroom prints or edited positives are accepted because they are necessary for showcasing work derived from the film-based process, which is the core focus of the forum.
Question:
What are the image dimensions I am allowed to post on the forum?
Answer:
The forum is optimized to display images with a maximum width of 1920 pixels on the longest edge.
Question:
Why is there a "Scanning and Digital Printing" section?
Answer:
The "Scanning" section is designed for discussions surrounding the analog-to-digital workflow, often referred to as the "hybrid workflow," where users explore the process of scanning film negatives. The "Digital Printing" section is intended for those interested in discussing the analog-to-digital transition in the context of digital printing, another facet of the "hybrid workflow."
I hope these clarifications help provide a better understanding of the forum's purpose and guidelines. Should you have any further questions, feel free to get intouch using the Contact Us form
Ian
The 5x4.co.uk forum was established to facilitate discussions on all aspects of large format film photography, beginning with a negative size of 5x4 inches. The forum is organized into various sections, with some including sub-sections, to enhance user experience and help members find relevant topics of interest more easily.
Below are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) that may help clarify what is and isn't permitted on the forum:
Question:
Can we post images made from negatives smaller than 5x4?
Answer:
Images made from negatives smaller than 5x4 can only be posted if they are relevant to a technical discussion. For example, they may be shared in relation to issues concerning development or printing using an enlarger.
Question:
Can we discuss and post images taken with a digital camera?
Answer:
Images taken with a digital camera may only be posted if they are directly related to film negatives and reference to images of cameras particularly in a technical context, such as discussions about development or printing using an enlarger and the show us your camera thread.
Question:
Why do you accept scans of darkroom prints or edited positives made from negatives? These are digital images.
Answer:
Scans of darkroom prints or edited positives are accepted because they are necessary for showcasing work derived from the film-based process, which is the core focus of the forum.
Question:
What are the image dimensions I am allowed to post on the forum?
Answer:
The forum is optimized to display images with a maximum width of 1920 pixels on the longest edge.
Question:
Why is there a "Scanning and Digital Printing" section?
Answer:
The "Scanning" section is designed for discussions surrounding the analog-to-digital workflow, often referred to as the "hybrid workflow," where users explore the process of scanning film negatives. The "Digital Printing" section is intended for those interested in discussing the analog-to-digital transition in the context of digital printing, another facet of the "hybrid workflow."
I hope these clarifications help provide a better understanding of the forum's purpose and guidelines. Should you have any further questions, feel free to get intouch using the Contact Us form
Ian
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