Large format cameras are specialized tools used by particularly dedicated photographers. The cameras are expensive, unwieldy and more complex to set up. The film is supplied in sheets and has to be pre-loaded into holders for swapping plates out in the field. Every exposure is an occasion, but that's part of the charm (that and the extraordinary image quality) for fans of large format cameras.

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Nowell-Smith, Geoffrey, ed. (1996). The Oxford History of World Cinema. Oxford: Oxford University Press. p. 266. for amusement, information and in some cases as an art form. Collecting off-gauge movie equipment and filmsIn terms of performance, scanning with this device is notably swift. It efficiently processes scans, delivering results promptly. However, it's essential to note that while the speed impresses, the resulting image quality might not reach the heights of exceptional clarity or detail that some users may expect. Flatbed scanners are the most useful for scanning multiple varieties of film types, as they have a large scanning surface, although because of that fact, are very large devices. If you only need to scan 35mm film, a dedicated scanner might be a much smaller and more convenient option, and typically offer higher resolutions and image quality from their more controlled and dedicated sensors. Replacing analog video devices, digital video has made significant inroads in television production use. Nevertheless, 16mm is still in use in its Super 16 ratio (see below) for productions seeking its specific look. The tradeoff is 110 film offers a smaller frame size than 35mm at 13x17mm, but it turns out that's the same imaging area of a Four Thirds sensor. Mill TV Taps Baselight to Work Magic for BBC's 'Merlin' ". Archived from the original on July 18, 2011.