Mat - thanks for being such a good portrait subject and your encouraging comments about the 20x24 prints. LFF is a great source of inspiration and information. You really are living the large format dream
Yes, we need an entire episode on splt dark slides, their creation (DIY), who makes them commercially (Chamonix), known challenges to using one, advantages and disadvantages over the alternative methods of roll film back or just cropping a full sheet in post. I've made my own for 4x5 (6x12) , 5x7 (6x17) and 8x10 (4x10) and they are fun to work with and handy for one-off shots while out making work on full sheets primarily.
Such fine goodies. I have both editions of Shane Balkowitsch's work - wonderful stuff he does, by all means would love to see an episode visiting his studio.
I would love to see more alternative process videos in the future! Thank you for posting this update, it was great to see all the fun prints and letters!
Matt thanks again, you’re teaching, opinions and tips. You’re enthusiasm and positive perspective is infectious. Please take Shane up on his offer. His work is inspired. If you visit him let me tag along! His studio is amazing.
Interested in videos about split darkslide, using a densitometer, Nostalgic studio work, alternate photographic processes and more ULF content. Cheers. Keep up the great work Mat.
Sooo many topics to tackle, with many of them on the list! In fact, mark your calendar for next Friday starting at 1PM for a livestream about the new densitometer and more!
As a photographer, but new LF shooter, your channel is amazing Matt and a joy to watch! It would be wonderful to see an episode from the Nostalgic Glass Studio as well as alternative printing techniques. Also is Photo Stock a community that can be joined by anyone? Keep up the great work Matt!
All the subjects mentioned (gum bichromate, the reflective/transmission densitometry, and artists’ work) would make excellent videos! Thanks for all you do.
This mask slide is fancy but it waste a lot of precious emulsion... I use a slide I cuted to take two 2,5x5 panoramic on a 4x5 sheet (minus 1mm between the two frames). It's a classical way of doing it... Of course you have to be organized not to do accidental double exposure but it works perfectly. And to use the sharpest part of your image circle you just have to shift a little...that's what a LF camera is made for... Congrats for the 15k and greetings from France...
Congrats on 15k! I hope another year from now 15k feels like peanuts, your channel is great and I'm sure it will keep growing! That Intrepid 8x10 Mk III looks sexy. I've been shooting their 4x5s since the Mk II, currently using a Mk IV and was VERY intrigued with the Mk V announcement. Seems like some really significant quality of life improvements in that model. Many times I have toyed with the idea of getting an 8x10, and if I do it would definitely be the Intrepid. Alt process contact prints from that bad boy would be so much fun.
When I saw that split dark slide, I immediately thought, "what a waste." It seems absolutely worth the upfront cost of making a twin set of split dark slides; one for the upper portion of the film sheet, then swap out the one for other and take a second exposure of the same or a different composition exposed on the bottom portion of the dark slide. Is there a practical reason why that cannot work? I think a 4x5 film renders an image at 95 x 120mm. So a true 6x17cm (60x170mm) will not work. But you can still get two of the same aspect ratios on one sheet of film, no? Something like 42x119mm ~ 2.833333
I would love to see more about alternative photographic process. And please explain the Dektronics Printazlier. May I tell you why I am into analogue photography? because it is not perfect und the unperfectness is a part of the charme and gives me the apologies for all the little flaws. Just everything I see at your channel is perfect and a masterpiece 🙃. maybe you could share from time to time something not perfect? things, that didn´t go completly right. photos witch you like despite little flaws?
What are the dimensions of that cutout for the dark slide? I assume aspect ratio is same as 6x17. I have a da-yi 6x12 back, a 6x17 would be sweet. And yes! Let’s get an episode about it
Wow looks like you are set with a ton of videos ideas 🙂 The contact print with the full smile looks great. If you don’t frame and display that one, not many LF shots deserve to be on walls. Don’t overthink the vanity aspect of it; promoting LF is also showing these wonderful prints. I am surprised your significant other didn’t get it on a wall already 🙂
Speaking of alternative process, happy World Cyanotype Day! And a small question that maybe you've covered in a video; are there any kits/chemicals you'd suggest for a C41 newbie? The leaves are changing here in Northern Wisconsin and I'm missing color film, but I'm worried about environmental impact/disposal/startup cost. Any advice welcome. Enjoy that new intrepid!
this is the second reference to a new version of the Intrepid 8x10 I have seen but still nothing on their web site no mention of new features (i am guessing more like my black edition 4x5 but with wood standards) it would be great if you could do a quick first impression of it. An in depth could follow later
I may do a YT short about the camera, it has some important new features, most notably being the fresnel on the back, some detents for movements on the front and rear standard, and light seals where the lens mounts.
I have a question or should I say a request. Over the last year year and a half I have bought 2 Japanese whole plate and half plate cameras. Neither one of them actually have a makers name so they're just sort of the generics that you buy. In trying to find any information on TH-cam about Japanese plate cameras there is absolutely nothing. Would you mind doing a video on the history of those and just in whole plate and half plate cameras in general. They are the kind that use the book style holders.
Hi and thanks for your comment. That's an interesting topic suggestion, and if I had access to any Japanese plate-style cameras it might be worth looking into some more. The only downside of working in technology as old LF is that it spans much of the history of photography itself. In those ~3 lifetimes, many cameras and designs have come and gone.
I've seen several designs of split darkslides, many of which make room for the flip. I will say the extra "meat" left on the slide does make it slightly less likely to bend.
Mat - thanks for being such a good portrait subject and your encouraging comments about the 20x24 prints. LFF is a great source of inspiration and information. You really are living the large format dream
Yes, we need an entire episode on splt dark slides, their creation (DIY), who makes them commercially (Chamonix), known challenges to using one, advantages and disadvantages over the alternative methods of roll film back or just cropping a full sheet in post. I've made my own for 4x5 (6x12) , 5x7 (6x17) and 8x10 (4x10) and they are fun to work with and handy for one-off shots while out making work on full sheets primarily.
I wanna see more of everything you touched upon!!! Always a joy!!!
Such fine goodies. I have both editions of Shane Balkowitsch's work - wonderful stuff he does, by all means would love to see an episode visiting his studio.
I would love to see more alternative process videos in the future! Thank you for posting this update, it was great to see all the fun prints and letters!
Great stuff and yes, you need to go to Shane's studio, you two will make magic together!
That gum bichromate looks lush. So much depth
John knocked it out of the part with the gum print! It has a sheen and a relief to it that I only previously thought possible with carbon and bromoil!
Well done, Mat! Congratulations! Well deserved!
Thanks for all you do!
I appreciate that!
split darkslide episode!! yes please!
Thanks.
Matt thanks again, you’re teaching, opinions and tips. You’re enthusiasm and positive perspective is infectious. Please take Shane up on his offer. His work is inspired. If you visit him let me tag along! His studio is amazing.
Thanks for mentioning me in the issue.
Interested in videos about split darkslide, using a densitometer, Nostalgic studio work, alternate photographic processes and more ULF content. Cheers. Keep up the great work Mat.
Sooo many topics to tackle, with many of them on the list! In fact, mark your calendar for next Friday starting at 1PM for a livestream about the new densitometer and more!
Huge congrats on 15k subscribers. You're a great teacher with such a pleasant, approachable personality. It's wonderful to see you succeed.
Jim thank you so much, hoping to make some more time for new content on the channel very soon!
Yes to all the above 🎉
I'd like to see more of that densitometer
Thank you for all of your effort with this channel. It’s been instrumental in my LF journey!
Sarah I appreciate you and thanks for sticking with the channel!
As a photographer, but new LF shooter, your channel is amazing Matt and a joy to watch! It would be wonderful to see an episode from the Nostalgic Glass Studio as well as alternative printing techniques. Also is Photo Stock a community that can be joined by anyone? Keep up the great work Matt!
All the subjects mentioned (gum bichromate, the reflective/transmission densitometry, and artists’ work) would make excellent videos! Thanks for all you do.
Congrats! Well deserved
This mask slide is fancy but it waste a lot of precious emulsion... I use a slide I cuted to take two 2,5x5 panoramic on a 4x5 sheet (minus 1mm between the two frames). It's a classical way of doing it... Of course you have to be organized not to do accidental double exposure but it works perfectly. And to use the sharpest part of your image circle you just have to shift a little...that's what a LF camera is made for...
Congrats for the 15k and greetings from France...
Great news with the 15k subscribers Mat. Look forward to the reviews on the densiometer, Intrepid, and everything else LF!!😀👍
Not that far away from 100K subs now... (love the log books, they are usually tiny, this is a good size)
Just a hop, skip, and a jump away! ;) John did a great job with these books, and they're incredibly well-priced.
Congrats and well deserved on hitting the 15K mark, Mat. I look forward to seeing where you go from here!
Yes to all the questions on if we want to see more about… but I want to see more about Shawn and his images most of all! Great video Mat
Congrats on 15k! I hope another year from now 15k feels like peanuts, your channel is great and I'm sure it will keep growing!
That Intrepid 8x10 Mk III looks sexy. I've been shooting their 4x5s since the Mk II, currently using a Mk IV and was VERY intrigued with the Mk V announcement. Seems like some really significant quality of life improvements in that model.
Many times I have toyed with the idea of getting an 8x10, and if I do it would definitely be the Intrepid. Alt process contact prints from that bad boy would be so much fun.
When I saw that split dark slide, I immediately thought, "what a waste." It seems absolutely worth the upfront cost of making a twin set of split dark slides; one for the upper portion of the film sheet, then swap out the one for other and take a second exposure of the same or a different composition exposed on the bottom portion of the dark slide. Is there a practical reason why that cannot work? I think a 4x5 film renders an image at 95 x 120mm. So a true 6x17cm (60x170mm) will not work. But you can still get two of the same aspect ratios on one sheet of film, no? Something like 42x119mm ~ 2.833333
I would love to see more about alternative photographic process. And please explain the Dektronics Printazlier.
May I tell you why I am into analogue photography? because it is not perfect und the unperfectness is a part of the charme and gives me the apologies for all the little flaws. Just everything I see at your channel is perfect and a masterpiece 🙃. maybe you could share from time to time something not perfect? things, that didn´t go completly right. photos witch you like despite little flaws?
Congrats on 15k subscribers! Your channel is a great resource for large format photography!
Thanks a ton!
Congratulations on hitting the 15k milestone Mat!
What are the dimensions of that cutout for the dark slide? I assume aspect ratio is same as 6x17. I have a da-yi 6x12 back, a 6x17 would be sweet. And yes! Let’s get an episode about it
Hey that’s a interesting take on the dark slide
Congratulations Mat and looking forward to the next 15k 😜
You deserve it and more.
Wow looks like you are set with a ton of videos ideas 🙂 The contact print with the full smile looks great. If you don’t frame and display that one, not many LF shots deserve to be on walls. Don’t overthink the vanity aspect of it; promoting LF is also showing these wonderful prints. I am surprised your significant other didn’t get it on a wall already 🙂
I hoping to make a split slide to make 4x10 inch panoramics. I’ll let you know how it goes.
How do you get a 17cm image on a 5"/12.7cm long piece of film...?
Hey Ben! >__< yup this is closer to a Noblex aspect ratio, stoops!
@@MatMarrash I have sourced 6x17 back for 5x7 so now I'm in the market for a 5x7 camera. It's going to be an expensive few months!
The new Intrepid looks great, but I want to see the new Ghibellini / Pagani. When can you come up with one of those???
Congrats for the 15k subs! Keep up your great videos! :)
Please review the print dektronic densitometer. I want one!
Off-camera, I can say this is far more intuitive than my older X-Rite 361T a tiny fraction of the weight!
Speaking of alternative process, happy World Cyanotype Day! And a small question that maybe you've covered in a video; are there any kits/chemicals you'd suggest for a C41 newbie? The leaves are changing here in Northern Wisconsin and I'm missing color film, but I'm worried about environmental impact/disposal/startup cost. Any advice welcome. Enjoy that new intrepid!
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this is the second reference to a new version of the Intrepid 8x10 I have seen but still nothing on their web site no mention of new features (i am guessing more like my black edition 4x5 but with wood standards) it would be great if you could do a quick first impression of it. An in depth could follow later
I may do a YT short about the camera, it has some important new features, most notably being the fresnel on the back, some detents for movements on the front and rear standard, and light seals where the lens mounts.
Love the fibre based print; is it a "mat" finish?
Haha! Not quite as glossy as the other B&W print in the episode, but still had a little shine.
Also, how much does one sheet of 20x24 fiber paper cost????
About $10 a sheet for the Ilford Multigrade glossy fiber based paper I used for this print. Great to work with
Why WOULDN’T we want to see the darkroom where those glass plates were turned into art?
I have a question or should I say a request. Over the last year year and a half I have bought 2 Japanese whole plate and half plate cameras. Neither one of them actually have a makers name so they're just sort of the generics that you buy. In trying to find any information on TH-cam about Japanese plate cameras there is absolutely nothing. Would you mind doing a video on the history of those and just in whole plate and half plate cameras in general. They are the kind that use the book style holders.
Hi and thanks for your comment. That's an interesting topic suggestion, and if I had access to any Japanese plate-style cameras it might be worth looking into some more. The only downside of working in technology as old LF is that it spans much of the history of photography itself. In those ~3 lifetimes, many cameras and designs have come and gone.
Why wouldn't he make it flippable, so you can shoot two pano frames on one 4x5.
I've seen several designs of split darkslides, many of which make room for the flip. I will say the extra "meat" left on the slide does make it slightly less likely to bend.