Exploring the World of Large Format Printing | w/ Canon PRO 4600

[@Twobarpsi]

As a prior film photographer, starting in the mid 80s as a teenager, I was never accepting of digital cameras. I gave up on film around 2005, and just used digital point and shoot cameras. When smart phones came out, I got rid of my point and shoot cameras. The pictures were ok, but nothing really motivated me in a photographical sense. We hired a "digital" photographer for our wedding, and had our pictures printed. I was completely impressed! Once printed the pictures LOOKED like photographs! Just like the film days! I got inspired!! So 3 years ago, I bought a used 5D MKII, a 70-200 2.8, and 50mm 1.8. I have been taking pictures and my passion for photography has been reignited once again! Printing my digital images gives me so much satisfaction! I have even told many people that, "A picture (digital) is NOT a photograph, until it is printed!" I thoroughly enjoy your passion for printing your pictures, as I have the same emotions as well! Cheers mate!

[@AndyLonghorn]

Adam you inspired me some time ago to purchase a large format printer with which to start printing my images myself. And it was one of the best decisions i have ever made, the joy of seeing my images in large print knows no bounds. Thank you again for reinforcing the mantra that your images are best seen in print. Oh and by the way, what a fantastic pano, as always great work.

[@paulshaffer6492]

Amazing to see you and Verity out and about in Brum. Verity is an amazing ambassador for Birmingham and being local her workshops are ace as she's also an amazing teacher. It'd be great to showcase more of Brum and the West Midlands. Thanks for showing a bit of Brum love. Amazing images from both of you!

[@CanonEurope]

Those timelapses of that gorgeous print coming out are hypnotising 😂

[@Firstmanphotography]

Ha! Thanks. It was a lot of fun to make!!

[@Pixelpeeps-69]

Great to see two amazing photographers collaborating together and hope you both keep on producing great work and at the same time keep us amateurs inspired

[@JenniferKlinger]

The pictures from Verity are amazing.

[@meaphotographica]

I got myself 2600. Love the large prints. Printed few for my friends as a gift.

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

WOW! Well done Canon to run that for you. WOW! Hehe I’m not to blame for the rain 😂 wish I’d of been with you both, really enjoyed Adam.

[@musiqueetmontagne]

It's a fabulous panorama Adam, I know that mountain so well too. I love to see my own stuff printed "big" but this one is gargantuan, I would need to buy a new house to get a wall long enough. 🤣 Great stuff, and seriously, wonderful seeing all those great images printed "big". ❤❤❤

I have no words. This is stunning, I would love seeing more content about printing. Thanks, both of you.

[@jocoma_photography]

I'm liking your new content, Adam. Never knew Birmingham was so pretty these days.

[@jameshogg601]

You have our farm on the bottom left -Rookin House. Great capture on the top of great mell fell.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Ha! That's cool. Thanks for commenting.

[@chrisburnard5157]

Fabulous content and images as always Adam. Lovely to see Veritys great work too, thank you both.

[@gary.kenyon]

Wow, wow and wow again! How stunning do they look printed so large. Great shots and another enjoyable watch Adam 🙂

[@FabienMathey]

Amazing photographs! Must be an experience to see them that big!

[@petejohnstone9564]

A lovely video

[@JohnPaul-ii]

WOW Adam. Did we die and end up in printing heaven? Thank you Canon.

[@paulbell9957]

Epic prints from both of you Adam, and a great reminder we should be printing our images big and loud and proud. Great stuff 👍😊

[@uwattie]

Great inspirational video Adam. The 3mr plus print is amazing and bigger than fist an outstretched. I rarely comment on videos, but I'm amazed at just how much negativity can be in some comments. Not just your channel but the few other channels I looked at today. Keep up the great content.

[@JuneisyHawkins]

Those prints are stunning! I didn't know Verity before this video, but I'm glad I've been introduced to her work. Thank you.

[@Hightower600]

Absolutely superb episode, quality over quantity Adam! 👏

[@gary4739]

A few questions for you: 1. What is the minimum viewing distance for that big monster print? 2. What was the cost of ink and paper? 3. What are you going to do regarding framing? A fun video and would like to see more like it.

[@jennifercall9014]

Really enjoyed this episode and Verity is amazing!

[@Firstmanphotography]

She absolutely is!!

[@pepper6253]

Stunning print and some lovely street photography in Birmingham , please let us know when you find a place to hang it. 😃

[@johnchambers6272]

Really enjoyed this one Adam. Certainly gets you keen to print large. Will seriously have to look at getting a roll printer. A follow up video this time a hands on experience in detail of using the 2600 or 4600 would be great. I'm sure that the good people at the Canon Showroom would support it.

[@photosonthebay9341]

Fantastic video. It’s great to photographs as originally intended. Very impressive work too. 👏👏.

[@JohnDoranski]

You reminded me to use bracketing and I did just that at blue hour. Thanks

[@SteveKleinheider]

Wonderful work by both you and Verity! Great video!

[@SeaAngMo23]

I love me some CANON!!

[@jimbruton9482]

Very good video Adam! For professionals wanting to sell ultra large/wide prints of their creative work including very big panoramas, the ~$5000-$5100 price tag for this printer is a bargain compared to sending many images to a lab. And that includes the ink and paper requirements. The only other investment is tools, materials, and skill to frame and mount the prints. Why spend thousands on your favorite camera and associated gear and then go cheap with the final result, the print?

[@hellofromdavid]

This makes me feel anxious. And tense.

[@Kestrel-FG]

Great video, thanks.

[@slannne]

Loved that.

[@GrymmsPlace]

Looks amazing. Surreal to see your own photos printed, especially when they are so astoundingly high quality. They should use your photo, which is astoundingly beautiful, to promote themselves. Lovely example. How're you going to mount it? (must check if London's printspace has similar printerwise - but will check out the Birmingham site too)

[@scotty4418]

I was wondering not only where would you hang it, but how would it be framed/mounted. Was fantastic to see your work and Verity's work coming off the big printer and was really surprised at the cost of your print, I envisioned it would have been more expensive

[@eugeniobritofotografia]

I have a previous gen IPF 6400 with 24 inches. It can produce great prints (12 inks). I believe the newest 2000 and 4000 series can be a little better, in printheads, and paper management.

[@marek_vanco_photo]

Hello Adam, did you try to create big image from your A2+ Canon ProGraph 1000 ? Can you create A0+ simply by printing A2+ photos with margin marks and try to assembly it! It could be very interesting process to do that. What do you thinks about ? It can be one of your next video!

[@infinitypanther]

I have been trying to print my work from ether my camera or my phone and I have gotten good prints from both. The only printer I have is the HP officejet 4655. It was the only thing I could afford but the prints are good, to me.

[@andy_simmo]

We need a follow up video!

[@Firstmanphotography]

Im scared about making that video. Its very big and I dont know what to do!!

[@huisbaasbob1923]

Adam it's a long shot, but I'm looking to get some 'pro gear' on a budget. Is there any gear that's say 10-12 years old which back then was top of the line, but now can be bought for cheap? At this point my photos are limited by my skill and not my gear, but the sentiment is that Ansel Adams took 1000x better photos wich 1940s tech than I can with modern gear. I want to feel like a pro from the 2010s. Mostly for fun of course

[@davidstevenson1950]

So, when do you take delivery of your Pro 4600?

[@elnitram4313]

Might be worth considering the pro2600 instead of the 1100. You can make 30m prints and the ink is cheaper. And it's not as expensive as the 4600 or 6600.

[@tonys3112]

So 3.5 mtrs ........ how do you get this on to a wall, what are your ounting options?

[@Firstmanphotography]

Ha. Im not quite sure yet!!

[@JohnDoranski]

Is Canon still offer a discount on this through the end of September 2024?

[@ME2K23]

🧐 Canson paper !? 🤔... No Canon paper for this print size?

[@jameshogg601]

I can see my house from here 😅

[@hankroarkphoto]

“several liters of ink” 😅

[@largeprint5162]

He definitely meant several millilitres . Can you imagine using litres? LOL

[@danielbruhin6171]

I wonder how much you all speak above the pictures. A lot of drops of saliva will show up on the pictures. Should wear a mask before talking above the pictures. Good pictures and printer anyway.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thats not really a big deal. The new ink means they can be wiped clean too.

[@danielbruhin6171]

@@Firstmanphotography Oh, good to hear about that. Sorry, but where I live, in the southern tip of Chile, in Patagonia (beside Torres del Paine), we will never see this kind of technology.

[@Twobarpsi]

​@@danielbruhin6171vive Chile MIERDA 🇨🇱!!