Shooting 8x10 for the first time! | Exploring Abandoned Millstone Quarry | Large Format Photography

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  • @monsoonthebaboon
    @monsoonthebaboon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The length is fine. It seems very reasonable to let the subject and the adventure dictate the length of the video. The second picture was worth the wait.

  • @tylerhuttosmith
    @tylerhuttosmith 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I don’t mind the longer length of the video! I’m just excited to get into large format and alt processes

  • @WAHB50YY
    @WAHB50YY 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are brilliant man! i have been a professional photographer for 34 years and I wanted to get back to traditional photography. Your work is magnificent!

  • @LScott97
    @LScott97 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really like the second shot! Perfect length for this type of video. 👍

  • @csabapapp8481
    @csabapapp8481 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now i got some time and materials to try out making my own plates. You do a fantastic job with your videos. A lot of very useful knowledge. Thank you for the hard work!

  • @jerryeisner1
    @jerryeisner1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You did a great job. I apologize if you already mentioned it. But when you were trying to figure out the exposure, I think that you may have forgotten to mention or consider modifying your exposure for any possible Reciprocity failure, which can occur when extending the bellows more than a normal amount. Either that or extending the exposure for longer than normal time spans can cause under exposure if not properly compensated. Having said that I really love the photos and think they Rock!!

  • @FrankNazario
    @FrankNazario ปีที่แล้ว

    The video is the perfect length, thank you so much for sharing... looking at getting an 8x10 and starting my dry plate journey myself...

  • @RandyMoe
    @RandyMoe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You doing great
    Just keep on keeping on!

  • @TomLeePhoto
    @TomLeePhoto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent - can't wait for the 8x10 holder to become available!

  • @SD_Alias
    @SD_Alias 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations to your new big plates and camera!
    Video is not too long because it is full of content.
    I would get a sheet of PVC or so as a protector for that big groundglass. It is much faster shattered than a 4x5… ;)

    • @lostlightart6064
      @lostlightart6064  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok. Yes I will for sure consider getting the protector or printing it myself

  • @hericperez
    @hericperez 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was so amazing! Well Done!

  • @davidalexander-watts6630
    @davidalexander-watts6630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    30 mins is a good length for such interesting content, thanks. I must get to use the 5x4 dry plates I got from you recently.

    • @lostlightart6064
      @lostlightart6064  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the kind words and good luck with Zebra Dry Plates. If you will have any questions don't hesitate to contact me :)

  • @shawnhollbach395
    @shawnhollbach395 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome, I love watching your videos

  • @richardstollar4291
    @richardstollar4291 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting shots at the quarry - nice to see the 8x10 holder is getting ready for production - hope to see them available soon.

    • @lostlightart6064
      @lostlightart6064  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Richard. I will for sure return as when I was leaving I found many more quarry walls!

    • @richardstollar4291
      @richardstollar4291 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lostlightart6064 take a few more plates along with you next time :)

  • @waynesimon7096
    @waynesimon7096 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another lovely production Nejc. You covered a lot of material in this one. New plate holders, new 8x10 dry plates, hiking, photography, processing problems. I never considered heat shrinkage of glass as a problem in developing dry plates but it makes sense. Very informative and enjoyable as usual. I think you need to upgrade your ball head to a three way head to handle the larger weight of the 8x10. Thanks for taking the time to create these videos. Cheers from Canada.

    • @lostlightart6064
      @lostlightart6064  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Wayne. Yes I think my ball had is no good for heavier cameras!

  • @DesertRider999
    @DesertRider999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The length of the video is just fine Nejc, as your delivery is so engaging and it really feels like we are out with you on your adventures and it is quite exciting, having taken the shots, to then return with you to your dark room to see what results you get (something I can relate to with my initial forays into 4 x 5 photography) so keep up the great work.

  • @ducatitastic
    @ducatitastic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video Nejc, not too long at all, you are making amazing progress and must be very excited with the results, I for one look forward to seeing the amazing images that you are getting with your own dry plates.

    • @lostlightart6064
      @lostlightart6064  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes everything is very rewarding specially when you test a few things at once and they all perform great!

  • @phillipP8848
    @phillipP8848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great progress. Looking forward to the next one.

  • @melaninxhalide1165
    @melaninxhalide1165 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    More longer length videos for sure! Excited to see what you do with that 8x10. Would love to see you shoot some portraits on dry plate!

    • @lostlightart6064
      @lostlightart6064  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey. Its definitely a lot of editing that has to be done with this kind of videos but I like you to see the whole experience. Even tho I primarily shoot landscapes and nature I might experiment with some portraits as well... :)

  • @reynaldocastaneda4712
    @reynaldocastaneda4712 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As always, Nejc, your video is very simple yet informative. Since you are able to make your own filmholder, you can also make an insertable ground glass protector. Great video man!

    • @lostlightart6064
      @lostlightart6064  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Reynaldo! Yes I actually got one together with my Intrepid 4x5 but to be honest I often forget about it. Well I better start using them before the glass brakes!

  • @paulstillwell
    @paulstillwell 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree with Mathieu. Let the subject matter dictate the length. For me it was longer than I expected (because you usually make them shorter), but I enjoyed it thoroughly! In the first image it looks like there might be another type of carving or painting of an animal on the wall... A little up and to the left of the incomplete stone on the right, and almost directly above and a little to the right of the incomplete stone on the left. Very cool location!

    • @marikapi01
      @marikapi01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I really enjoyed the video. Not too long, just fine. Lots of good information. I also use an intrepid (mk1) 8x10, mostly with x-ray film. I am tempted to go and try hè glass plates some day. Thanks for this awesome video.

    • @lostlightart6064
      @lostlightart6064  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Paul. Thanks for the kind words and interesting observations :)

    • @lostlightart6064
      @lostlightart6064  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marikapi01 Thank you for the kind words Mariette!

  • @John76220
    @John76220 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Length is just fine ^^ (bit I love very long video when driving)
    Thanks for this video

    • @lostlightart6064
      @lostlightart6064  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are welcome ☺️

    • @John76220
      @John76220 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lostlightart6064 I've just discovered large format photography via your channel, it's amazing! I would like to read more about it, would you recommend me a book that I can buy ?

  • @martin-f5482
    @martin-f5482 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, this was a milestone, congrats!
    It worked out very well and even the subject performs so awesome.
    Keep on doing this and good luck with selling Zebra dry plates.

    • @lostlightart6064
      @lostlightart6064  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it was. I will and thank you for the kind words :)

  • @tlhawkins6699
    @tlhawkins6699 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really like the longer video. I was so excited to see this video. I have been mainly shooting with an old Graflex Super Speed Graphic but been curious about the 8x10 Intrepid. May have to take the plunge. Price of a good lens scares me though.

    • @lostlightart6064
      @lostlightart6064  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Trina. Yes everything is more expensive with 8x10 but you can save on a enlarger or scanner as you can direct contact print the negatives at the end :D

  • @AlexLuyckxPhoto
    @AlexLuyckxPhoto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic results! I do hope to try dry plate work next year!

  • @dumkopf
    @dumkopf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really well done. The end result was worth the wait. A lot of great info. Makes me really want to try out large format...I want 8x10
    Happy Statehood Day!

    • @dumkopf
      @dumkopf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I really liked the 2nd plate. The first one was solid. But the detail on the millstone was spectacular.

  • @mapjon
    @mapjon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was great. Thanks

  • @EastmanView
    @EastmanView 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welcome to 8x10!

  • @cglinuesa
    @cglinuesa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! I like your work a lot! I making my first steps with liquid emulsion (Foma photo emulsion) and I want to try it with glass (with enlarger, positive in glass). I watched your video of the preparation of the glass but I dont know what do you do for keep the emulsion on the glass when you developed it. Maybe do you use some chemical o something to keep the emulsion “hooked” to the glass whenyou put it in to the developer/stop/fix…. Can you help me? Thanks in advance!

  • @CM-cb2km
    @CM-cb2km 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice! I have a Chamonix 8x10 wet plate holder. Can I use that for dry plates?

    • @lostlightart6064
      @lostlightart6064  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It will work without any problems but you can only load one plate in at once...

  • @pcbnowchannel8966
    @pcbnowchannel8966 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Skip to 25:00, all are there.

  • @richardstollar4291
    @richardstollar4291 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you tell me about your lens - Schneider Kreuznach 240mm? I can't find any details on it - what's the image circle? Do you get much movements?
    I have the 210mm f5.6 but won't cover 8x10 very well.

  • @julianbass3566
    @julianbass3566 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a Big question witch lightmeter are you using ?
    LG

    • @lostlightart6064
      @lostlightart6064  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I use a phone metering app called Light Meter Free for android

    • @LaViejaConsolada
      @LaViejaConsolada 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lostlightart6064 bold! I tried my phone for a while but at the end I bought a spot meter. And let me tell you, much better!

    • @lostlightart6064
      @lostlightart6064  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LaViejaConsolada Shooting film or?

    • @LaViejaConsolada
      @LaViejaConsolada 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lostlightart6064 large format. I'm learning the zone system, and without a reliable light meter I was lost in the mist, ahahah

  • @lensman5762
    @lensman5762 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The 2nd shot really highlights what a G Claron was designed for. Is there a slight light leak on the left side of the image?

    • @lostlightart6064
      @lostlightart6064  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey I agree. What seems like a light leak on the left was actualy a fully lit up part of a rock. Because emulsion mostly sees blue and UV this extremely overexposed parts with a hue around them is very common specially in a strong shadow&highlights situations 😉

  • @shajinjaleelartist
    @shajinjaleelartist 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great job brother....

  • @chickenitsa
    @chickenitsa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Slovenian Darius Kinsey!

  • @chrismckenna4689
    @chrismckenna4689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think there is something wrong with your refrigerator. It appears that there was no beer in it!

    • @lostlightart6064
      @lostlightart6064  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha I have to disappoint you as I dont drink. Not the right Slovene right? :D

  • @charlesyeager7264
    @charlesyeager7264 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice

  • @gabriele.valensisi
    @gabriele.valensisi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome places!
    I think that you should upgrade your tripod head with a 3-way head, with a large base head plate, so you can get rid of unwanted movements due to the leverage effect when inserting the holder.

    • @lostlightart6064
      @lostlightart6064  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Gabriel. Definitely thanks for recommendations!

  • @stephan.scharf
    @stephan.scharf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    good video, but your tripod is a toy. A tripod mus be heavy, extremely heavy. Weight is ok if you are sweating. And a ball based head is not recommended for lf cameras.

    • @lostlightart6064
      @lostlightart6064  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. Regarding the tripod I use what I can afford and carry around on my hikes however I will deffinetly have to change the ball head!

    • @stephan.scharf
      @stephan.scharf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lostlightart6064 I know the weight problematic very well ;-) I guess your 8x10 is light weighted, my feelings for your camera are min. 5kg for your tripod. My 8x10 tripod (for Sinar) is 15kg.