Hike on Film: Pentax 6x7 + Ilford FP4

[@paullichte]

wow just stumbled across this and I really appreciate photography in not so common places. It just gives the impression of exploring something new.

[@weisserth]

28:10 It is a great shot.

[@ObtwB]

Brian C. Landscape. Brian shoot landscape. 🤠👍

[@4351steve]

Brian, it is enjoyable to listen to you and hear about your process. I hope you get an audience.

[@BrianCWeed]

Thanks so much Stephen!

[@chevy2die]

I use the same 3 lenses. Perfect setup. People sleep on that 200 but it's amazing.

[@BrianCWeed]

Agreed! The 200 is a fantastic lens, great for portraiture and telephoto landscapes. Sharp as a tack! I’m also eyeing a Pentax 75mm f4.5 lens for my kit, too. Would love the f2.8 version, but $$$

[@Jana08013]

This is awesome! My husband was stationed in Rapid City when he was in the Air Force. I've never visited the state but I'm going to show him your video. He's recovering from a stroke and I know he'll enjoy your footage 😃

[@BrianCWeed]

Thank you! I hope he does enjoys it and I do wish him a speedy recovery!

[@davyboyo]

What a great start to the channel, love your style and approach. Some great compositions there - and using my favourite film stock didn't hurt either. You also get the Ben Horne: friend-to-cryptobiotic-soil tick of approval. Keep it real, and my best to you.

[@BrianCWeed]

Crypobiotic friends unite!!

[@GoogleAlvin]

Suggestion (if you haven't planned one yet): Whats in my camera bag/how I pack my bag for hiking video! Awesome shots and I love the drone footage!

[@BrianCWeed]

Great idea! It changes depending on what I’m going or where I’m hiking, but I’ve definitely got a system!

[@samanthawilkinson8686]

Wonderful film Brian! I love it!

[@BrianCWeed]

Thank you!

[@theoldunsshot1005]

What a great location and you got some marvelous shots. The light and the textures really suited the B&W film.

[@BrianCWeed]

Thank you! It’s a great spot for black and whites, and one that’s not often photographed

[@randallstewart175]

A new channel, but I subscribe. This fellow is articulate, unlike so many "photographers" on YT. He shows you what he is doing. He tells you why he is doing it a particular way, rather than some other way. His sense of composition doesn't excite me, but it's IMO better than many. Of course it helps that I also shoot a Pentax 67 system, mostly B&W on FP-4 and HP-5. I also take most of my week long photo safaris in the desert SW, although I've never been to these badlands. Usually, I find these "walk and talk" while shooting to be boring as hell, but not here. Congrats and good luck with the new channel. (Pentax 67 tips: (1) All of the lenses shoot a continuous aperture setting. You are not limited to the click-stops as suggested in the video. (2) Capitalize on the hype insanity re the 105mm by selling it. Buy a 90mm 2.8 (not the old LS lens) and a 135mm 4.0. Or buy the 75mm 4.5 instead of the 90mm. Then go out and buy $400 worth of film before prices get even higher. Of the four lenses which might pass as a "normal" lens on the 67, the 105mm is optically the oldest and least capable, although by no means a bad lens.. (And buy a spotmeter, a nice used Minolta Spot M or F.)

[@BrianCWeed]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to make such a thoughtful comment! Your Pentax 67 tips are great, I did not know that about the aperture settings. I had been looking for a 90mm 2.8, but recently got distracted with my other cameras and haven't followed through on purchasing one. It's on my list though! I have bought a copious amount of film over the past year in anticipation of a rise in prices, so I'm stocked up pretty well for the time being. I do need a spotmeter, but most of the film I've shot over the past several years has been in situations where I had very little time. Most of it was done during work when I was on set for a TV show in various locations, and I would steal away a moment if I could to grab a quick shot before I had to get back to work. I got quite confident in my ability to judge exposure by sunny 16 or with a quick reflective meter, although it's hardly as perfect as it could be if I stopped to take the time for proper spot metering.

[@sevensorrows2595]

Hi Brian. I just discovered your brand new channel. What a great first video! You got some amazing pics and I agree the last one was clearly the best, followed by the one of the balancing rock. And I really liked the first shot too. But they were all good and it was well worth the trip in my opinion. I hope you feel the same. I will stick with you here! Time for your other two videos, then I guess I have to be patient for the fourth. Take care. Martin

[@BrianCWeed]

Thanks for watching and sticking with me!

[@arcanics1971]

I'd love a Pentax 67/6x7 one day. Great piece of kit. I definitely agree about the getting the first shot out of the way. Until I get my first shot, I find myself questioning every possible composition.

[@BrianCWeed]

Yeah, sometimes you just have to rip that bandaid and accept a subpar shot just to get in the groove

[@anthonymoreno894]

Great shots. Great video. I enjoyed your narration. This is just me armchair quarterbacking but maybe the hoodoo’s scale could have been exaggerated by moving closer to it… but you might have wanted/needed a wider angle 35mm lens in concert with that move.

[@BrianCWeed]

I think that's a great suggestion and would definitely helped doing so. One of those situations where it feels grand in person, but I failed to capture it the way it felt. Live and learn!

[@andrewjohnson4728]

Great video. Thank you for creating it. My Pentax 6x7 just arrived and I am stoked to go use it. I wondered why you didn’t use higher apertures to get more depth of field. Was that due to the filter?

[@jonathanhotopf1823]

Great piece on the Pentax 67, I was debating about getting the 200. Is that a three legged thing tripod you’ve got there?

[@BrianCWeed]

It’s not, though I’d love to upgrade to a three legged thing eventually. This is a very inexpensive travel tripod I got off Amazon many years ago. ePhoto brand I think? Nothing special, but it’s light and and it works

[@carlhale5405]

Sorry for the snot running down my nose…. Great hike. Did you have a lamp in your bag if the bike trails would have extended the walk longer than expected? Balanced Rock is my pick. Do you darkroom print on fiber? Looking forward to following your series. Keep up the passion and follow the trail to success. Enjoy!

[@BrianCWeed]

I did have a headlamp buried in there, but finally got to the point I could see the end of the trail just before I really felt like I needed. Was ready if necessary, though! I don't do darkroom prints, but instead scan my medium format with a Plustek Opticfilm 120 and print my work on a Canon imagePROGRAF 4000, typically on cotton rag Baryta paper.

[@RecluseHolster]

For those quick shots with changing conditions, I have found a monopod with the lens focus ring to be the way to go. And when hiking I can set all of the 67's 5+ lbs on my should and march on.....

[@BrianCWeed]

Good call on the monopod - I have one and was debating bringing it vs the tripod, which is lightweight, but obviously takes longer to setup. I ultimately chose the tripod but would have faired better with the monopod! I haven't thought of a lens focus ring - got any recommendations?

[@RecluseHolster]

@@BrianCWeed With the Pentax 67 lens quick focus ring attached your left hand stays on the wood grip as you focus making it easier to hold steady.

[@BrianCWeed]

@@RecluseHolster Just looked it up, I didn't even know that little device existed! Looks perfect, definitely picking one up

[@docmac249]

Excellent video! Thank you! Which backpack are you using?

[@BrianCWeed]

That is a Wandrd Prvke backpack. It's very compact but still holds plenty, great for air travel

[@regalwalnut]

Just a suggestion, Brian: the background music is distracting. You don't need it with your narration and the beautiful natural environment. 🙂

[@BrianCWeed]

Thanks for watching and I appreciate your feedback!