What's new in large format lenses, cameras, film, etc. introduced at Photokina 2000? I searched for websites on this subject without success. I look forward to your response. Thank

-- David Caldwell (caldw@aol.com), October 11, 2000

Answers

Kodak redesigned ReadyLoad packets:

http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/products/films/readyload/r eadyloadMain.shtml

Schneider introduced new lenses:

http://www.schneiderkreuznach.com/photokina/photokina.htm

Arca-Swiss showed geared Orbix (axial tilt)

Fuji introduced new films (but not in sheets yet)

http://home.fujifilm.com/photokina2000/index.html

Cahnam showed a 6x17 back.

That's all I know of.

Don't think Rodenstock showed any new lenses?

-- Glenn C. Kroeger (gkroeger@trinity.edu), October 12, 2000.

"Don't think Rodenstock showed any new lenses? "

2 new lenses but both are in the Apo Sironar Digital HR series.

-- Bob Salomon (bobsalomon@mindspring.com), October 12, 2000.