Shooting Large Format With the Fuji GFX 50R
This week I shot my first ever YoutTube video. Shooting on a 4x5 large format system with a Fuji GFX 50R as a digital back. I used a Toyo 4x5 Field camera. We shot on location on a typical wet winter day in the Pacific North West. I really enjoyed this new workflow and I hope to see you again soon.
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Golden Hour on Medium Format Film
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In today's video we're on location as I take my new Bronica ETRS Medium Format Camera out for the first time, shooting sunrise from one of my favourite beaches on Kodak Portra 400 film.
When the weather begins to turn we head to multiple locations to take the camera for a spin as I try to get my head around using it for the first time.
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Shooting Large Format Self Portraits | Focus and Framing Tips for Headshots
In this video I demonstrate some techniques for setting up and shooting head and shoulders self portraits with no assistance. Popular techniques involve using mirrors or a wide field portrait where the setup is generally much easier. Here, I want a closer head and shoulders image, making use of shallow depth of field to make the image three dimensional.
Analog to Digital | experience sharing about photography | photography tips | large format camera
Analog People In A Digital World.
SPEED GRAPHIC’s first model was manufactured around 105 years ago.
As it was our first time using a large format camera in the studio, it was quite challenging but exciting at the same time.
Ayush Being a professional photographer, I knew we had to have perfect planning to get a successful shot.
We therefore started by concentrating on the tiniest details. How to focus with the camera, brainstorming regarding the pose, managing perfect lighting and so on.
We finally had the perfect setup and we took a very beautiful picture of his Father.
This video acts as a tribute to his father who sadly passed away. This was one of the last memories he had with his dad where we shot a portrait photograph last year in April 2020 with 74 years old 4x5 Large format camera.
#HowToShootLargeFormatCamera #AnalogToDigital #ExperienceSharingAboutPhotography #PhotographyTips #LargeFormatCamera
8 Things You Need to Start Large Format Photography
The 8 Things I think You Need to Start Large Format Photography
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A leap back into photography after a few years out, this time with a difference
Before I lost my passion it was all about the mega pixels and sensor size, and I became all consumed with getting the shot, instead of enjoying the location, the walk, the company, this time however its different, its about the adventure and going back to the beginning, relearning film in 35mm, 120mm medium format and 4x5 large format.
If you enjoy the great outdoors, then this is the channel for you, I offer free walk guides to suit most, photo/walk guide coffee table zines, limited addition photography prints, and photo books
Each print is limited to 50, and will be numbered and signed.
The Gear
Intrepid 4x5 large format with the Fuji 90mm, 135mm and 250mm Lenses
DaYI 6x17 back for the intrepid
Mamiya C3 120mm Film Camera with 55mm Lens
Pentax 645n medium format camera
Plustek opticfilm 8200 ai for 35mm film scanning
Epson 750V scanner with Silverfast AI software
Manfrotto Tripod
DJI OM4 Gimble
iPhone 13 Pro
Apps - Outdoors GPS
Light Meter Free
Marks Viewfinder
DJI Mino
filmgrainsuk@gmail.com
Film for Landscape Photography: Large Format Photography
In this video I cover the 4 types of film that I take with me whenever I go out to shoot. I hope you enjoy, and if there is a film you feel that I need to be shooting, let me know in the comments below!
Film Photography - When 4x5 is the ideal format
On a return trip to a local location my idea of what I wanted to shoot changed for the better once I saw the wonderful cracked mud. Using the 4x5 camera's tilt facility I was able to keep everything in sharp focus from front to back with ease.
See the full size images here:
Equipment used:
Intrepid 4x5 Mk4
150mm Nikkor W f/5.6
240mm Fujinon A f/9
FP4+
Velbon carbon fibre tripod
Vlogging Equipment:
GoPro Hero 7 Black
DJI Spark
Incidental Music by Epidemic Sound:
Storytellers 1
Immersion
4x5 Film Photography - A look at my setup
A quick tour of the 4x5 camera, lenses and accessories I use.
Intrepid 4x5 MK3
Fujinon W 90mm f/8
Nikkor 150mm f/5.6
Funinon a 240mm f/9
Sekonic L-508 Spotmeter
Horseman 6x12 back
Paramo darkcloth
4 x Loupe (brand unknown)
Film Photography - Make Big Prints from 35mm Film
Following on from an earlier video on making large prints from 35mm film I decided to repeat the process but this time use B&W film with prime lenses.
The process was largely the same as before but this time I wanted to control all the variables including the large print so I opted to make as big a panoramic as possible on my Epson 3880.
I think I would use a solvent developer next time such as Xtol or ID11 to cut down the grain slightly. An optical enlargement would be a lot smoother but less sharp.
Equipment Used:
Nikon FG
50mm Ais Nikkor
Fuji Acros
Velbon Rexi L tripod
Kodak HC-110 Developer
Scanning:
Minolta Elite 5400
Vuescan software
Vlogging Equipment:
GoPro Hero 7 Black
See the full size image here:
Incidental music by Epidemic sound:
Immersion
8x10 Photography - My Workflow
In this video I take you through the process of making an image from an 8x10 film camera one step at a time.
We begin with loading the film into the holders followed by the actual shooting which is done in my local forest. Once home I develop the sheet of film in my Patterson Orbital followed by a scan with the Epson v700.
The last steps are to post process the image in Adobe Lightroom then make an A2 print on my Epson 3880.
Equipment Used:
Intrepid 8x10 Mk1
Nikkor 300mm W f/9
Ilford HP5+
Manfrotto X 55 pro B tripod
Sekonic L-508 Lightmeter
Developing:
1st negative - 12mins ID11 1:1 20°C
2nd negative - 8 mins HC-110 1:47 20°C
Ilford Stop Bath
Fotospeed Odorless Fixer 1:4
Patterson Orbital tank
Scanning:
Epson v700 with film guide
2000dpi
Printing:
Epson 3880 20x16
Epson Matte Paper
ABW mode
Vlogging Equipment:
Indoor clips - Panasonic G9 with 12-32 f/2.8
Outdoor clips - GoPro Hero 7 Black
Capturing Detail with an 8x10 Camera
A lovely Spring morning found me down at a favourite local spot with the 8x10 and a couple of sheet film holders. I only planned one image and wanted to get something simple so I was delighted to find the mud had cracked into interesting patterns - perfect for a large format camera!
Still images can be viewed on my Instagram page I no longer post images to my Flickr account.
Equipment Used
Intrepid 8x10 Mk1 300mm f/9 Nikkor M
Benro Mach 3 47AL tripod
Manfrotto 410 Junior Geared Head
Sekonic L-508 spotmeter Ilford
FP4+ in Perceptol 1:2 10 mins 24 degrees
Vlogging Equipment
Panasonic G80 with Panasonic 12-32 f/3.5-f/5.6 lens Rode Videomicro
Incidental Music
Come to Light (Epidemic Sound)
Contact Details
Email: steveonions1@gmail.com Twitter: Steve_ONions Instagram: steveonions1
My First Time Doing Film Photography in 23 Years!
This is the start of the Vintage Camera vlog series. The Canonet QL17 giii is host of the first retro camera vlog on this photography channel.
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I picked up the Canonet QL17 giii from a fellow YouTube photographer with the intentions of starting a series of vintage and film camera videos. I started this video in Oregon with the intention of filming the whole thing in Portland. But, the rain kind of challenged the vlog, and I had to move the vintage camera work to Reno, Nevada as well. It turned out, though, that Reno is a nice a place for vintage cameras as it's kind of retro itself. The art deco feel of Reno works really well for film photography.
So, I'm excited for this vintage camera series. I hope you are too!
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Bench Plane Still Life | Large Format Photography
Follow along as I photograph a woodworking plane as a still life using natural light from a workshop window. I'm manipulating the depth of field using view camera movements, tilt and swing.
Bruce Gilden is known as an aggressive street photographer. What do you think of his work?
Shooting 20x24'' film on ULTRA LARGE format field camera
Very first cityscape shooting on a 20x24'' ultra large format Chamonix field camera. Developing Ilford FP4 Plus 20x24'' sheet films at the darkroom using Jobo Expert Drum and Heiland electronic TAS film processor.
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Chamonix 20x24 view camera - Ultra Large Format, perhaps the ultimate large format!
Schneider Fine Art 550ml XXL lens!
Ries tripod - Quality wooden tripod!
Ilford FP4 PLUS 20x24 film - 50x60cm black and white film!
Large Format Woodland Large Format
This photography session in some woods local to me sees me using a large format camera for the first time in ages. I made a couple of scouting visits looking for scenes that might suit the format and came back with Kodak Ektar and Ilford FP4 Plus on a dull overcast day to capture the last of the autumn colours.
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Why I Shoot Large Format
If you've ever wondered why I haul around lots of gear that is inherently difficult to work with, here's the answer. And here are the blog posts to go along with it...
-Why I Shoot Large Format:
-The Worst Image Ever Taken:
Why I Love Shooting Large Format Photography | 5 Reasons You Should Try It Too
In this video, I share with you my passion for large format photography and why I think it’s the best way to capture the beauty of the world. Large format photography is not only a technical challenge, but also a creative and rewarding experience. You will learn about the advantages of shooting with a large format camera, such as the incredible image quality, the control over perspective and depth of field, and the satisfaction of creating something unique and tangible. You will also see some examples of my large format photos and how they differ from digital or smaller formats. If you are curious about large format photography and want to give it a try, this video is for you. I hope you enjoy it and feel inspired to explore this amazing medium.
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Get in touch for 1 to 1 tutorials or Group Tutorials
GPS App - OutDoors GPS
Light meter App - Lux
Viewfinder App- Mark II Viewfinder
Loop -
Cable release -
Dark Bag -
Posh Dark Tent -
Film holder case -
Focusing Hood -
Untested but cheap film holders -
A leap back into photography after a few years out, this time with a difference
Before I lost my passion it was all about the mega pixels and sensor size, and I became all consumed with getting the shot, instead of enjoying the location, the walk, the company, this time however its different, its about the adventure and going back to the beginning, relearning film in 35mm, 120mm medium format and 4x5 large format.
If you enjoy the great outdoors, then this is the channel for you, I offer free walk guides to suit most, photo/walk guide coffee table zines, limited addition photography prints, and photo books
Each print is limited to 50, and will be numbered and signed.
The Gear
Intrepid 4x5 large format with the Fuji 90mm, 135mm, 180mm and 250mm Lenses
DaYI 6x17 back for the intrepid
Mamiya C3 120mm Film Camera with 55mm Lens
Bessa R2 with 35mm, 50mm and 90mm Lenses
Lumix S5ii with 20-60mm and 100-400mm Lenses
DJI Mini 2 Drone
Epson 750V scanner with Silverfast AI software
3 Legged Thing Tripod
Manfrotto Tripod
DJI OM4 Gimble
iPhone 13 Pro
Apps - Outdoors GPS
Light Meter Free
Marks Viewfinder
DJI Mino
filmgrainsuk@gmail.com
Shooting with a Large Format Camera in the Cotswolds... Must get up earlier
Shooting with a Large Format Camera in the Cotswolds... Must get up earlier
filmgrainsuk@gmail.com
Get in touch for 1 to 1 tutorials or Group Tutorials
GPS App - OutDoors GPS
Light meter App - Lux
Viewfinder App- Mark II Viewfinder
Loop -
Cable release -
Dark Bag -
Posh Dark Tent -
Film holder case -
Focusing Hood -
Untested but cheap film holders -
A leap back into photography after a few years out, this time with a difference
Before I lost my passion it was all about the mega pixels and sensor size, and I became all consumed with getting the shot, instead of enjoying the location, the walk, the company, this time however its different, its about the adventure and going back to the beginning, relearning film in 35mm, 120mm medium format and 4x5 large format.
If you enjoy the great outdoors, then this is the channel for you, I offer free walk guides to suit most, photo/walk guide coffee table zines, limited addition photography prints, and photo books
Each print is limited to 50, and will be numbered and signed.
The Gear
Intrepid 4x5 large format with the Fuji 90mm, 135mm, 180mm and 250mm Lenses
DaYI 6x17 back for the intrepid
Mamiya C3 120mm Film Camera with 55mm Lens
Bessa R2 with 35mm, 50mm and 90mm Lenses
Lumix S5ii with 20-60mm and 100-400mm Lenses
DJI Mini 2 Drone
Epson 750V scanner with Silverfast AI software
3 Legged Thing Tripod
Manfrotto Tripod
DJI OM4 Gimble
iPhone 13 Pro
Apps - Outdoors GPS
Light Meter Free
Marks Viewfinder
DJI Mino
filmgrainsuk@gmail.com
Shooting the Cobb at Lyme Regis with an Large Format Intrepid 4x5 @IntrepidCameraCo
Nothing quite like some coast sunrise photography… note to self… BRING COLOUR FILM
GPS App - OutDoors GPS
Light meter App - Lux
Viewfinder App- Mark II Viewfinder
A leap back into photography after a few years out, this time with a difference
Before I lost my passion it was all about the mega pixels and sensor size, and I became all consumed with getting the shot, instead of enjoying the location, the walk, the company, this time however its different, its about the adventure and going back to the beginning, relearning film in 35mm, 120mm medium format and 4x5 large format.
If you enjoy the great outdoors, then this is the channel for you, I offer free walk guides to suit most, photo/walk guide coffee table zines, limited addition photography prints, and photo books
Each print is limited to 50, and will be numbered and signed.
The Gear
Intrepid 4x5 large format with the Fuji 90mm, 135mm and 250mm Lenses
DaYI 6x17 back for the intrepid
Mamiya C3 120mm Film Camera with 55mm Lens
Pentax 645n medium format camera
Plustek opticfilm 8200 ai for 35mm film scanning
Epson 750V scanner with Silverfast AI software
Manfrotto Tripod
DJI OM4 Gimble
iPhone 13 Pro
Apps - Outdoors GPS
Light Meter Free
Marks Viewfinder
DJI Mino
filmgrainsuk@gmail.com