+gsansoucie If it's any consolation I thought I was done after reaching 4x5 but thanks to Ben Horne I have another hole in my bank account 😕. I had better steer clear of ultra large format vloggers!
Good video Steve. Thanks for sharing. Film photography (especially large format) is not for the impatient. It is surprising how many good shots can be found in familiar/mundane surroundings if we open our eyes and our minds. Even shooting the same subject as you have with different light, different film, etc. can be a great creative exercise. Keep up the good work!
Thanks James. For local work I am almost exclusively film based as I like to take my time as you say. I am amazed how much changes between visits particularly in the forest, it is so overgrown at this time of year I struggle to access many of my favourite spots.
Just found your channel and I love the simplicity of your videos. Also absolutely love the images. Very inspiring even though I can only afford 35mm film.
As always a superb video, with amazing shots. I met a guy today off FADU who had holders from the 1940s that holds 6 sheets of film, but you will know all about these bits of equipment much better than I do. I frequently bracket on digital, but I honestly haven't a clue how to do it on film. I know it's multiple shots with different exposures but I have no idea how to blend the two negatives.
Hi Mark. I think those holders are grafmatics which are an incredibly clever way of shooting quickly with 4x5. I typically bracket to get a safety shot, with negative materials another stop of exposure rarely harms an image but guarantees plenty of shadow detail. I have never felt the need to blend negative scans as the full range can pretty much be guaranteed in one frame.
You are welcome Mark, the best bit about posting these videos is the feedback I receive and I really enjoy interaction with people who share my interest in all things photographic.
Thanks Steve. Question, looks like dust could easily settle in the front standard as you take off the Lens/Lens board. Is dust a common problem ? Thanks again
I really enjoy your videos Steve, very inspiring. I have some videos from the southwest scenery of the United States, I think you may enjoy them. My intrepid camera is on its way.
Jack Snack I use the Intrepid 4x5 precisely because it is so small and light. I used to use larger view cameras like a Wista VX but like you I found they were too big and heavy to lug around. The Intrepid is lighter than my medium format outfit.
Have you, Mr Onion's, developed your own? If so, will you post a vid on your personal techniques? I'm sure others would have an interest as well. I love the judicious and careful use of valuable film.
Hi David. I always rate rollei infrared at EI 6 as I've found from experience it needs a lot of light to give the full IR look. Strictly speaking you don't need to meter for the shadows as you would with normal IR but I do tend to favour this method. An incident reading works well too. If I look back at all my favourite images with this film they are typically taken with 2 seconds@f/22. It is worth taking another frame at +1 stop just in case but if you underexposed it just ends up looking like conventional black and white film.
It is a very good camera Gerardo because of the simplicity. I find it easier to use than the other 4x5 models I had from Wista and Nagaoka. With just front tilt and rise/fall to set you can concentrate on the image alone.
Thanks Martin. My fresnel is just one of the cheap plastic reading aids off Ebay, about £10 or so if I recall correctly. I bought the A4 size and cut it down, just using the centre section as the next size down are little bit too small. I only need it for the 90mm lens as the 150 and 300 have pretty even illumination across the screen. I have briefly researched replacement screens but until I can see some real world tests I'll carry on with my cheap option.
I think you're right, the problem for me is the V700 can't pull out the details from the shadows so I'm sticking to colour negative for now. I want to shoot more e6 this autumn but only on very low contrast subjects and even then I'll aim for a slightly overexposed 'thin' negative.
Ok..... I have been accused of splitting hairs!.....but you did shoot Kodak portra @ 1/8th sec and Kodak Ektar @ 1/4 sec..... Why did you show us a BnW shot after? How did the colour shots turn out?
Thank you for doing these videos. For what it's worth, I am enjoying them immensely!
Thank you, I am so glad you like them 😊
while waiting all that time you could had gone back to the car for more XD hehe.
Loved the last picture
very much enjoy your video's...keep up your excellent presentations!
Thanks for the videos. I'm getting ready to begin my journey in 5x4 and your videos have been inspiring.
I’m sure you’ll have great fun Thomas 👍
That IR image is just fabulous! Love you videos Steve, take care.
Thank you.
Beautiful work with a difficult subject. Thanks for posting
Thanks Tony, about 98% of the forest is very bland but given time I've managed to find a few gems.
Personally, this looks far more fun than fly fishing! Well done.
Oh no. I thought I was all set with my 35mm and medium format camera addiction. This video (and your channel I suspect) is going to cost me...
+gsansoucie If it's any consolation I thought I was done after reaching 4x5 but thanks to Ben Horne I have another hole in my bank account 😕. I had better steer clear of ultra large format vloggers!
I hear that.
Excellent work. Top-shelf photos indeed.
Thank you c41 man 😀
Good video Steve. Thanks for sharing. Film photography (especially large format) is not for the impatient. It is surprising how many good shots can be found in familiar/mundane surroundings if we open our eyes and our minds. Even shooting the same subject as you have with different light, different film, etc. can be a great creative exercise. Keep up the good work!
Thanks James. For local work I am almost exclusively film based as I like to take my time as you say. I am amazed how much changes between visits particularly in the forest, it is so overgrown at this time of year I struggle to access many of my favourite spots.
I would like to go with you, because I love both walking and shooting photos.
Great video Steve. I particularly liked the IR shot and the final shot on Ektar.
+Robin Whalley Thanks Robin, they turned out better than I hoped for.
Just found your channel and I love the simplicity of your videos. Also absolutely love the images. Very inspiring even though I can only afford 35mm film.
+Jaking With U Thanks, there’s nothing wrong with 35mm for landscapes and in my next couple of videos I will be shooting with a couple of old Nikon’s.
Steve O'Nions OK cool, looking forward to it!
I love when you do infrared
I hope you will show your editing in "future" videos (as I am watching them all old to new these weeks)
Definitely 👍🙂
Very nice pictures, good job.
hubert
Thanks Hubert.
As always a superb video, with amazing shots. I met a guy today off FADU who had holders from the 1940s that holds 6 sheets of film, but you will know all about these bits of equipment much better than I do. I frequently bracket on digital, but I honestly haven't a clue how to do it on film. I know it's multiple shots with different exposures but I have no idea how to blend the two negatives.
Hi Mark. I think those holders are grafmatics which are an incredibly clever way of shooting quickly with 4x5. I typically bracket to get a safety shot, with negative materials another stop of exposure rarely harms an image but guarantees plenty of shadow detail. I have never felt the need to blend negative scans as the full range can pretty much be guaranteed in one frame.
Steve O'Nions Thanks Steve, I do appreciate these nuggets of information/advice you give me.
You are welcome Mark, the best bit about posting these videos is the feedback I receive and I really enjoy interaction with people who share my interest in all things photographic.
Thanks Steve. Question, looks like dust could easily settle in the front standard as you take off the Lens/Lens board. Is dust a common problem ? Thanks again
I’ve never had that problem to be honest, same for the film holders themselves thankfully.
I really enjoy your videos Steve, very inspiring. I have some videos from the southwest scenery of the United States, I think you may enjoy them. My intrepid camera is on its way.
Thanks Myron, I hope you enjoy the Intrepid.
Nice video~ Nice experience, I can learn photography from you. Tank you~ :D
Thanks Jason.
Like the simplicity of your particular view camera, what is the brand name. I have a view camera but is far to bulky to carry into the woods.
Jack Snack I use the Intrepid 4x5 precisely because it is so small and light. I used to use larger view cameras like a Wista VX but like you I found they were too big and heavy to lug around. The Intrepid is lighter than my medium format outfit.
Have you, Mr Onion's, developed your own? If so, will you post a vid on your personal techniques? I'm sure others would have an interest as well. I love the judicious and careful use of valuable film.
I do all my own developing Jack. I keep meaning to make a video but never manage to finish one.
if you use a Calumet C2 4x5 to 6X7 large format film roll Holder. 120 or 220 film.
+Tony Cordero I’d really like a 6x12 back if possible.
That infrared shot came out really nice. I'm curious how you adjust for exposure when you put the infrared filter on.
Hi David. I always rate rollei infrared at EI 6 as I've found from experience it needs a lot of light to give the full IR look. Strictly speaking you don't need to meter for the shadows as you would with normal IR but I do tend to favour this method. An incident reading works well too.
If I look back at all my favourite images with this film they are typically taken with 2 seconds@f/22. It is worth taking another frame at +1 stop just in case but if you underexposed it just ends up looking like conventional black and white film.
Hi Steve what is your opinion about Intrepid camere do you think is good?? best regards from ARGENTINA
It is a very good camera Gerardo because of the simplicity. I find it easier to use than the other 4x5 models I had from Wista and Nagaoka. With just front tilt and rise/fall to set you can concentrate on the image alone.
Thanks for your answeer Steve best regards
Great video, thanks! I'm awaiting the delivery of my Intrepid over the next month. One question: where did you buy your fresnel screen add on?
Thanks Martin. My fresnel is just one of the cheap plastic reading aids off Ebay, about £10 or so if I recall correctly. I bought the A4 size and cut it down, just using the centre section as the next size down are little bit too small. I only need it for the 90mm lens as the 150 and 300 have pretty even illumination across the screen. I have briefly researched replacement screens but until I can see some real world tests I'll carry on with my cheap option.
Steve O'Nions Excellent, thanks!
I think the last shot would work better on Velvia 50 :D
I think you're right, the problem for me is the V700 can't pull out the details from the shadows so I'm sticking to colour negative for now. I want to shoot more e6 this autumn but only on very low contrast subjects and even then I'll aim for a slightly overexposed 'thin' negative.
Ok..... I have been accused of splitting hairs!.....but you did shoot Kodak portra @ 1/8th sec and Kodak Ektar @ 1/4 sec..... Why did you show us a BnW shot after? How did the colour shots turn out?
+Iain Hamilton-Cummings I just converted the Ektar shot Iain, the image looked weak in colour.
Where did you get the infrared film from?
+PIGASUS - Constantin S. Purcea In the U.K. Either Firstcall Photographic or Ag Photographic.