A day with the Yashica Mat | Film Photography Cornwall.

A day of photography on the Cornish Coast with a Yashica Mat Medium format film camera.

[@iainmc9859]

You always inspire me because you take the sort of photo's that catch my interest; they're not trying to be epic, they're just beautifully composed and balanced. They legitamise my own uncluttered viewpoint ... stand in the right place, make the image simple, check your settings, press the shutter button. Looking forwards to the next one.

[@tomwhelan]

Thank you it’s really appreciated, see you again soon 👍

[@lolofarfadet1941]

I m living to. Paris, and you inspire me for my next holidays in yeu Island. I shoot withe the yashica mat 124 G and mamiya 6. I like your video!! Great photographer!

[@larrymccormick3226]

I thought the shots were excellent myself. Very nice to my way of thinking ! Thanks for the awesome video in such a lovely place.

[@tomwhelan]

Thank you 🙏

[@piketubeman]

Tom, I really have to disagree with your expectation of the images "not being anything special" my feeling is that at least 6 to 8 of these photos are really special. My favorite has to be the close-up of the door with the shadows beside it. When I saw the scene and the light I could tell them something there but I didn't think it would look as good as it did when you took it. Great video again! I always look forward to your videos 😊

[@tomwhelan]

Thank you very much for your kind words its really appreciated. I was very happy with the images in the end, they came out better than I was expecting. A great little camera 👍

[@Larpy1933]

Thanks for this. You seem to have a magic touch - your work is wonderful.

[@tomwhelan]

Thank you 🙏

[@lars69lp]

Love your shots! Especially the one with the wall, lighthouse and the parallel wire. I really like the contrast of delta 100. Have to try it myself!

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks very much, it’s a wonderful film Ilford Delta 100. Happy shooting

[@KevinBrown-iy3xl]

I was thinking of you the other day and wondered what had happened, I'm glad you see you are back. Lovely images as always and a nicely relaxed video, a real treat.

[@tomwhelan]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@grahamrichards8531]

Great to see the old Singer Gazelle - what a classic! Enjoy the bike, I've been road cycling for 25 years, rural cycling is a great way to shed the worries of the world and taking a camera with you adds another dimension to time in the outdoors

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@ruudkuiper5515]

I’m glad you’re back 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks very much ❤️

[@le_cornu]

Great to have you back Tom. Fantastic set of photos as always and love the square format. Look forward to seeing your next video soon.

[@tomwhelan]

Thank you, I'm really happy you enjoyed it. All the best Tom 👍

[@acecreates]

So good to have you back, Tom. It looks like all of KZbin missed you too! Stunning images, beautiful patch of earth. Welcome back!

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks Pete, I had a great time making the latest video. Keep up the great work mate ❤️

[@CityBika]

This video is perfect with a cup of tea cake and a Sunday afternoon. I found it very relaxing seeing beautiful landscape, wonderful photography and excellent gear!!

[@tomwhelan]

Thank you 🙏

[@philipdahl9001]

Well done! Thanks! I always enjoy your videos and photography.

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks very much 🙏

[@henreh99]

Some bangers in there! I thought some really nice shots. Just ordered my Yashica 124g can’t wait to get it and get some shots 😊

[@tomwhelan]

They’re great cameras, have fun 😊

[@katebr1737]

Great to see you back Tom. I really enjoy the relaxed style of your videos, quite an understatement re the square format, the images were wonderful!

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks very much Kate 🙏

[@brianmccutcheon3205]

As always brilliant

[@patternsinsand]

Welcome back. With some great photos too!

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks very much 🙏

[@johnstride9642]

Having just got hold of a YashicaMat 124G I’ve just come across this video. Spent all my childhood hols in that area, having grandparents in Newlyn and uncle in Lamorna and fell in love with the area. I love what you’ve taken…it’s been a long time since I’ve shot both 120 and black and white film and you have inspired me!

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks very much, happy shooting 🙏

[@camerasam1]

Yeah the old cars and the light house in particular Great. I could watch an epic hour or more of this content,Professionally done in a humble sort of way. Welcome back my friend

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks very much Sam, I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙏

[@TheMungo54]

Great to see you back.

[@tomwhelan]

Than you 🙏

[@SebastianOakley]

Tom, Firstly it's great to see you back on KZbin. For someone who professed not to be great on 6x6 square format, I say these images are stunning (all your work has been) but I think 6x6 might be your format, the images were stunning, contrasty and very detailed. - I only wish I could get my B&W negs looking that good. Wonderful to have you back and I look forward to more videos in the future.

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks Sebastian I’m really pleased with the images it produced. It’s a fantastic little camera. I really appreciate the positive feedback. Many thanks Tom 🙏

[@justindavisphotography]

Foot to see you back at it Tom. There were definitely some good images in there. Thanks for sharing and I hope to see more from you soon.

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks very much Justin 🙏

[@ivorcomment1526]

Great to see you back - its a lovely camera to use - get a brightscreen to help focussing maybe - easy to install DIY

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks very much, I’m definitely considering getting one 🙏

[@AWhimsicalStatue]

Back with a BANG!

[@tomwhelan]

Thank you 🙏

[@Mercsss111]

Great to see you backTom,missed your videos.

[@tomwhelan]

Thank you 🙏

[@nolawernicke9078]

Hello Tom, good to see you back, the photos came out great, love the detail.

[@tomwhelan]

Thank you 🙏

[@landscape-uk2283]

Lovely to see you back Tom.

[@tomwhelan]

Thank you 😊

[@brianmccutcheon3205]

Good to see you back

[@tomwhelan]

Thank you 🙏

[@every.frame.counts]

I've been waiting for your video 🙌

[@tomwhelan]

Thank you 🙏

[@lensman5762]

Lovely to have you back. Great set of photographs as usual. Your camera, takes the Rollei Bay1 filters, if I am not mistaken. These are unfortunately rare and dear. A cheap workaround is to just stick a Cokin A filter to the lens front. A small blob of blu- tack is your friend.

[@tomwhelan]

Thank you that's great to know. I think I might even have some old Cokin filters somewhere. All the best Tom 🙏

[@Larpy1933]

An eBay seller has Bayonet 1 to 37mm step-up rings with a built in skylight filter.

[@jw48335]

Great to see another video come through. I will say, for my Yashica, I ended up changing out the focus screen for an Oleson Brightscreen. Ultimately I sold the Yashica a year later after purchasing an Autocord "Export" model, because I found the cord' screen was even slightly better than the Oleson. Even now I still struggle. I basically hold it right up by my eye and use the magnifier every shot. I've shot only two rolls this summer with it, and while I actually got some great shots, it's not easy. Looking at other 6x6 options for the same "look", I'm now leaning toward a swap of the cord' for a Fujica Super Six. I know I'll miss the ability to have the camera down low for perspective shots, but I just won't miss the focusing. The other option is the Mamiya C220/330, but they're just so big when you add a prism... Cheers!

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks for finding the time to watch the video. I will have a look at those bright screens, it sounds ideal. I loved everything else about the camera. Many thanks Tom 🙏

[@juanimal]

Absolutely amazing pictures!! 😍 Someday I'll try that machine

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks very much 🙏

[@wmwanderer]

I enjoyed the images, as always. I liked the last set most, the "I don't" is brilliant, and in combination with the next one, an emotion is immediate. And the bird!. Well done.

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@andrewnoden9117]

Hi Tom, great to see you back , lovely pics cheers from Andrew in Ottawa Canada 🇨🇦

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks very much Andrew 👍

[@helgividar]

I admit it, I didn’t shoot any film last year and was lazy shooting digital so I didn’t reap much either. Now that a new year has begun there is an opportunity to do better. These days we are having a lot of snow so everything is white and cold. If I remember right this is your favourite photographic season and this video is now six months old so I am excited to see a new video from you soon.

[@tomwhelan]

Good luck for the new year. I’m sure you will get some fantastic images. Winter is definitely my favourite time for photography. I’m currently in Cambodia so I might be waiting a long time for winter 🤣

[@EarlofGray]

A lovely relaxed video Tom, I really enjoyed it. I particularly liked your shots around the old mine. I don’t use my YashicaMat 124G nearly enough, but when I do I just love the results, and Ilford Delta is a great film 👌. I very much look forward to more videos from you. Best wishes.

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks very much, I'm really looking forward to get out and shoot it again. It really is a beautiful camera with such a lovely look to the images. All the best Tom 🙏

[@petermaddern6653]

Great to see you back Tom. My wife and I have wondering where you'd got to. Really liked this video, a real change with the bike. A series on your bike would be a great idea.

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks Peter it was great to be back out again. So much nicer on the bike, I will definitely use it again when local. All the best Tom ❤️

[@BenOutside]

Lovely photos, really enjoyed this video, something very satisfying about shooting in square format!

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks very much, yes it’s a lovely format to shoot. Happy shooting 🙏

[@gixxysquidward1076]

Great Video and lovely photo’s. I struggled with 6x6 many years ago so don’t own one presently. I find your videos very relaxing and glad to see you back out again. Using the tripod you can hold a filter over the lens of course!

[@tomwhelan]

Thank you very much. I think that's probably the best option on this camera. Thanks for eat thing it's really appreciated 🙏

[@BarwickGreen]

Welcome back!

[@tomwhelan]

Thank you 😊

[@camerasam1]

Great your back. Now I will watch the video.

[@Mercsss111]

Beautiful images as well,love the square format,especially the cars well done.

[@thomassandham6571]

Great work, Tom!

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks very much 😊

[@josep6673]

Thanks! Tom.

[@robertgordon6362]

A number of strong images. Agree about shutter sound.

[@Superbustr]

The trick with square format is to frame more of the foreground into your shots. Since the square format is so tall, in a sense it is like shooting portrait orientation 35mm. Otherwise if you have too much sky in the shot you are stuck having to crop the photo from 6x6 to 6x4.5... Also I personally find that the 80mm or so lens on most TLR cameras is perfect for portraitures but is just a bit too tight for landscape. You need more like a 65mm for landscapes.

[@paulspink2701]

Really great to see you back on here. I have a Yashica TLR and love it, but my shots aren’t as good as yours! :)) Love seeing Cornwall and your compositions. Please keep up the great work. 🙏🏼

[@tomwhelan]

Thank you, I'm really happy you enjoyed it. Many thanks Tom.

[@eltinjones4542]

Nice one Tom, very relaxing and great to see you back. I'm lacking the motivation to get out myself at the moment! 📷👍

[@tomwhelan]

Thank you very much, it definitely helps to just get out and shoot, once your out its always fun. All the best Tom 👍

[@blindguymcsqueezy1]

Great photographs kind sir !

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks very much 🙏

[@fairwayfrank]

Not just back, but back with a MF bang. Lovely work with a lovely camera (and a lovely format). You say it's a struggle, but this is a very strong collection of square images. Welcome back.

[@tomwhelan]

Wow such amazing feedback, thanks very much. All the best Tom 🙏

[@thomaspopple2291]

Yay, a new video! I have a Yashica Mat. I love it. Surprising sharp lens on that. Thanks for the video and welcome back. On a side note the shutter sound in your video threw me off because the shutter sound on the Yashica Mat is so quiet.

[@tomwhelan]

I agree it was way sharper than I was expecting. A great little camera I’m Looking forward to use again. All the best Tom 😊

[@nicklopro]

Tom! Did you know Davy Crockett Used one of these Yashica cameras during the siege of the Alamo in 1836!? Using just one roll of Kodak Eastman 5222 black and white 35mm motion picture film he shot enough sprocket holes to stave off General Santa Anna and his army of 2000 men for THIRTEEN DAYS! Thank you so much for sharing! More people need to learn about the Yashica and its rich AMERICAN history of nearly 200 years. Learn more in my new youtube short "the untold history of the Yashica Mat 124G"

[@mkshffr4936]

Love TLRs.

[@DavidWilliams7037A]

Good to see you back, Tom. Missed your excellent shots of Cornwall. You have tempted me to dust off my old Yashica D. It is an earlier camera than yours and has the Yashikorf3.5 lens rather than the better Yashinon. It is an old triplet design so have to stop down to f8 or f11 ton get sharp pics. But is has the advantage of being very light.

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks very much David, you should definitely get it out. They are really fun to use and I was really surprised how sharp the lens was. I tend to shoot at f8 to f11 anyway. All the best Tom 😊

[@pumper325]

Don't cut yourself short, there are some strong images there and the high cloud for some of those images made them really shine, especially with the steel structural members. cheers.

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks very much. I’m glad your enjoying the videos 👍

[@raybeaumont7670]

Great to see you back on the hunt for shots Tom. The results are interesting from the Yashica Mat - I have a Rolleicord Vb which is very similar. Can I add just one suggestion ....... the shot of the winding gear at 5.14 - would you consider a miniscule trim at the right edge to lose the sliver of highlight on the concrete wall. Best wishes as always from South Wales.

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks Ray, yes I agree a slight crop would definitely improve the image. Thanks for finding the time to watch and comment. All the best Tom 🙏

[@paultaylorphotography9499]

Awesome work Tom I’m just in the process of trying my old Airesflex TLR like you I’m needing to give the focus screen a good clean I just watched a video on doing this with TLRs it looks pretty easy. Nice shots through your day mate cheers

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks very much Paul, good luck with the focus screen. I hope you get it nice and clean. Many thanks Tom 🙏

[@paultaylorphotography9499]

@@tomwhelanI just deved the film now drying the negs look pretty sharp, soon see how sharp haha cheers

[@markwalkerphotography]

Welcome back Tom.

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks Mark 👍

[@garitadeldiablo]

An orange filter would make the sky darker and the clouds brighter.

[@christianboue523]

Bonjour. A very good video showing images you can take with a TLR except the noise of the shutter which is not the one of a TLR.

[@danienelphoto]

I recently used my Ysshica LM for some studio portraits (made a video too ;) ). The square format can be great, and I think you used it well, but I too find it clausterphobic in the viewfinder.

[@tomwhelan]

Totally agree the viewfinder is not the the best. It's still a wonderful camera to use and I found the lens extremely sharp and Excellent at picking out detail. Thanks again Tom.

[@matthiassteck4009]

Great photos, I really like some of your compositions. And I'm very impressed how good your b/w images look, given the super-ugly hazy light you had there. For me that would have been a no-shoot-day. Now I really have to get my Rolleicord Vb with a strange focussing issue fixed, I like the square format a lot.

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks very much 🙏

[@chrisloomis1489]

Very enjoyable simple , clean just what I desire a walk with a photographer through his day. The photo's were very nice in square format.

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks very much, it’s really appreciated 🙏

[@adnun17]

Thanks! Incredibly enjoyable to watch this film :) If you don't mind me asking, what 120 film did you use?

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks very much. I used Ilford delta 100 🙏

[@brennenf]

Some brilliant compositions in here. Every one of them seemed sharp and well exposed. Did you use the phone light meter for all? Any human override based in intended outcome? I've debated buying a sekonic but if the phone meter can spot these kind of results then no sekonic needed it seems.

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks very much, the phone light meter worked well on this occasion. I would still recommend a spot meter though, you will have complete control over your exposure. Especially in tricky lighting. Many thanks Tom.

[@Sidchasingclassiccars]

Good to see you back. I know what you mean about foto doldrums especially as life can obstruct your creative flow a lot. I must say that was quite some ride you did. It wasn't particularly long (long enough) but I know the gradients you had to overcome. Bet you were glad for the electric assistance? 🙂

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks Sid, it’s certainly very up and down for cycling round here. I do love the electric bike when I’m feeling a little lazy. All the best Tom 😊

[@larrywilliams5708]

Great stuff as always Tom, nice to see you’re back!

[@christophsauer2857]

excellent shots. I like the natural contrast of black and white....which film stock did you use? sorry if I missed the information in the video itself

[@tomwhelan]

Hi thanks very much, I used Delta 100.

[@trix-4656]

Super! Don't abandon the 6x6. Your work shows great mastery of the camera and of the film development. I have shot with 120 Delta 100 but have not achieved the beautiful contrast that you provide. Any secret to your developer and time? Thank you.

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks for the lovely comments. I use Rodinal which would seem like a strange choice on a fine grain film. I love the look of Rodinal @1.25, I also overdeveloped by 5%. I'm very happy with the results from this. Many thanks Tom 🙏

[@tonyhayes9827]

You have a good eye for composition so all your photos are good. I don't think it matters what kind of camera you have. In my case no kind of camera will make my compositions any good at all. Lol! I just never can quite come to terms with a TLR. They just seem a bit awkward compared with your average SLR type viewfinder for me. The lens on this one looks quite good though.

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks Tony its definitely harder to use than an slr camera. I found it quite difficult to focus as the ground glass was quite dark. I was really surprised how sharp the lens is, it's a sharp as the Mamiya Rz67. Many thanks Tom 👍

[@Usiris23]

Sorry if this has been commented before but I’m only at 2:06. I own a mat 124g and it looks like you loaded the film for 220 not 120? I actually just loaded some Ilford delta 100 in mine last night as well. Love your images!

[@tomwhelan]

Hi I believe my model only allows 120. The newer 124g has the option of both. I might be completely wrong as I’ve only used it twice. Thanks for finding time to watch the video. All the best Tom 😊

[@bobmay3936]

Cheers Tom, stumbled across your site thanks to KZbin's algorithms! Get and get out with your camera is a great message! And get back to using film! What did you use to shoot the video?

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks very much, I used a Sony zve10 camera for this video. I’m very much hoping to get some more film photography videos in the near future. All the best Tom 🙏

[@bobmay3936]

@@tomwhelan Cheers. You've got me considering shooting video as well as stills! But even more work editing!!! 😂

[@pdtech4524]

I enjoyed watching your video, very inspirational. I've added your channel, hopefully you'll connect with another retro film photographer 📸

[@tomwhelan]

Thanks very much I'm really glad you enjoyed the video, and took the time to comment. Many thanks Tom 🙏

[@ackamack101]

I see you guys get lots of chemtrails there too 😔

[@royleeduvall9746]

The loud shutter sound is completely out of place. Please change it to the quieter sound of a leaf shutter.

[@shelley894]

Thankyou!