4x5 Landscape Photography on Location with Provia 100 and the Arca Swiss F-Field | Rocky Mountain NP

In this video, I finally break out the 4x5 camera to shoot some Provia 100f in Rocky Mountain National Park. In just under an hour, I expose 4 separate compositions, using 8 sheets of film total. At the end of the video, we develop the film and review it on the light table.

[@alessandropugliese2123]

Finally not a large format camera related video with the overhyped plywood camera...Thank you!

[@MrNegative]

Haha! Uh oh… I might have just ordered one of those in 8x10 😂

[@alessandropugliese2123]

Hahaha, I will follow your photo adventures nonetheless... :D@@MrNegative

[@Autorange888]

@@MrNegative Don't, those are rickety and wear down fast.

[@andyvan5692]

great shoot, I've just done my first day with my sinar F2 out in the wild :-), I took it out to my local Botanic Gardens, and took some 6x12 shots on a 90 & 65 mm lens, Kodak Gold 200 120 format; YES, totally with you on the need for recon first, as carrying all this gear is something you really need to commit to, but once there, set up, and analysing the light, nothing better, FYI I have Autism, so having this slow analogue experience is calming for me, knowing how it works, and getting my vision of something....priceless.

[@MrNegative]

I’ve always wanted to do that! Our local botanical garden is huge but there’s always a crowd and I assume a tripod wouldn’t be allowed. That sounds like an amazing experience.

[@andyvan5692]

@@MrNegative yes, and the huts, plinths, as well as the trees make it a great place to visit, I also took a MF hasselblad H there (film-6x4.5 and B&W Across 100) looked GREAT; just a tip, pick a non school holiday, and a time in mid day, when everyone's at work, makes the crowds manageable, But beware of the 4 wheelers (maintenance vehicles ) they have drivers who have a mind of their own :-) , just so you don't get run over a 'spotter' with you is a boon, they help watch your gear, and a 'mate' to have a coffee with, to make it a perfect trip.

[@MrNegative]

@andyvan5692 those are excellent tips. Ours used to do a tulip field that I thought would make an excellent image on 6x17 but for they haven’t done it for a few years. I’ll need to head over there in the next couple of weeks and see how it looks.

[@AldermanFredCDavis]

Love watching people shoot large format! I have never done it, however, I can appreciate the commitment in terms carrying all that equipment to a location, the set up time, the thoughtful nature of the compositions, the expense, and especially for people like yourself who are doing your own developing. It's truly a craft.

[@MrNegative]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it. It’s definitely a lot of work and I have a ton to learn in the skill but it’s a lot of fun and I always enjoy learning new things in photography. Should have some large format videos coming up, just need to develop and scan the film. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@RandyPollock]

I am just starting in 4x5 with my intrepid and three lens... enjoy watching your videos ... i'm developing my black and white images but sending off my color for development... your setup looks very nice for developing. Enjoyed the images, thanks for bring us along

[@MrNegative]

Randy, I started with an intrepid and three lenses as well. Great camera system. Definitely miss the light weight of that camera! I’m glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!

[@I-SelfLordAndMaster]

Beautiful, slow it all down that’s what it’s all about you can’t beat large format photography it’s meditation it’s heaven on earth enjoy yourself my fellow photography and keep inspiring us especially me in Northern Spain.

[@MrNegative]

Thank you! I agree, slowing down is what it’s all about.

[@brianbeattyphotography]

That mountain sunrise scene is awesome! Worth the whole morning 👍

[@MrNegative]

Thanks bud. It’s a gorgeous park!

[@philipdahl9001]

Nice video, great photos, thanks! I've been using one of those much maligned plywood cameras for about three years now, it's working just fine for me, quirkiness and all 😊. Videos like yours help to keep me inspired.

[@MrNegative]

I’m glad you enjoyed. The camera that gets you out shooting is the one to have. I just got my intrepid 8x10 in the mail and can’t wait to get out with it. Any company that helps photographers afford film photography is alright by me.

[@terrywbreedlove]

I am about to buy some color transparency film for my 4x5. I haven't shot color in so long and here at the HOH Rainforest. It is finally beginning to dry up enough to get out with the 4x5. Everything is really greening up as the new ferns are growing and the Alder and Vine Maple leaves are showing up. I will buy 10 sheets of Kodak Ektachrome E100 and see how it works out.

[@MrNegative]

I am SO jealous. I’ve always wanted to shoot there! Let me know how it goes and let me know what you think of e100!

[@SteffenVadla]

Great video and very nice photos!

[@MrNegative]

Thank you, Steffen!

[@davidletz9123]

You are certainly a very versatile photographer. I don't shoot film but enjoy watching the process of shooting medium/large format. The yellow flower image is my favorite. Quite a dynamic range in that photo, however. Looks like you came close to blowing out the yellow grass tops, but it could just be my pathetic monitor that makes it appear as such!

[@MrNegative]

Thank you, David. Your comment mirrors my thought about MF/LF. It’s all about the process. That’s what I love about it. You’re right about those highlights, dangerously close to blown out. It’s not just your monitor, it’s a pretty low resolution scan for KZbin. Fortunately, they weren’t blown out completely and there’s just enough detail to save them in a full resolution scan.

[@rpheath]

I'm not sure what it is about this set of images, but I think they may be among my favorites that I've seen from your videos. I'm also a sucker for moving water, so maybe that's what it is. Either way, the compositions and editing exactly fit my taste. I don't shoot film (yet? kind of intimidated), but there has to be something extra rewarding when you nail focus and exposure on film. Anyway, great set of images, this was one of my favorite videos from you recently!

[@MrNegative]

Thank you, Ryan! I’d say don’t let film intimidate you. It’s really no different than shooting digital, just much slower. I rarely miss a shot due to focus or exposure. It’s usually that I’m too slow and miss the light, or that I mess up when unloading/ developing and somehow destroy the film haha. I appreciate the feedback, really helps me to know what people enjoy seeing on the channel.

[@terryolsen4244]

I really enjoyed your video and images. On the final image that you're not pleased with, you might consider cropping out the top two-thirds of the image and just have the moving water. I'm also a sucker for moving water and especially water abstracts. Just a thought. You have a great channel and subjects.

[@MrNegative]

Great eye, Terry! I actually just went back last weekend and shot the moving water on 6x17 film. Basically exactly what you said, just the moving water catching the morning light. I almost put those images in this video too but it felt like cheating since I didn’t capture any video.

[@beltranwii]

Was wondering what method and processing until you are using? Is that a jobo processing unit? I would love to develop all of my slide film at home but I am reluctant to leave the safety of my film lab. But seeing your chromes come out very vibrant with beautiful color gives me hope.

[@MrNegative]

It is a jobo ATL3. They are hard to find and very expensive but it’s been an amazing piece of kit for me. Just recently it’s started breaking down and causing me a lot of heartache. If I can, I’ll eventually transition to a manual unit that will cause fewer issues. But the jobo rotary units are exceptional and give very consistent and repeatable results. The drums are stupid expensive but worth it if you shoot a lot of color film. I should mention, I got mine practically for free from the gentleman that sold me my enlarger: he was moving and wanted to give it away. If you’re patient, you can find deals but they’re few and far between. Just keep an eye out locally.

[@actionimagesphotography]

Purple / blues of Provia, an acquired taste. Still trying to figure out what was with the random guy walking through your scene?

[@MrNegative]

Hahaha that’s Joe. He’s a buddy that comes with me on these trips. Where he was walking is a social trail and it’s really the only way through the area without trampling anything. I like to give him a hard time and tell him “there was a “blueberry” in my composition again”. To be fair I’m in his way far more frequently than he’s in mine haha. Thanks for watching and commenting