Landscape Film Photography - Pinhole & 120 Folder on a Wet Winters Day at New Brighton

[@jefferyargentine4453]

I've recently discovered your channel and I am in the rabbit hole. Thank you. I will get my pinhole camera in a couple days and begin that adventure. You really are special. All the best. Jeff

[@SteveONions]

Hope you enjoy your trawl through the archive Jeffrey, I think I’ve aged a bit since the start 😀

[@brianmccutcheon3205]

I thought I’d down loaded all your videos, this one slipped through the cracks: Waiting on same pinhole camera from eBay to arrive: I’m leaning more and more towards film these days: Took my horseman 690 out on weekend for the first time: enjoying the slower pace and having to think more: Loved your images, but always do: You are a very good photographer Steve and your feet are on the ground: You inspire people: God bless you mate

[@SteveONions]

Thanks Brian and I’m so glad you are out shooting more film. I’d love a really flexible large rollfilm camera to use on a regular basis, something in the 6x9 or 6x12 size would be great.

[@brianmccutcheon3205]

Steve O'Nions I brought a horseman 970 with film backs 6x9 and 6x12. It’s a press camera range finder: How anyone ever used it for a press camera is beyond me: It’s not that heavy and easy to use: No need to reply, you have enough to do: All the best

[@rickhauser9698]

Steve you are the most honest, sincere, unpretentious photographer on KZbin. That’s why I love ❤️ your work. Cheers 🥂 buddy. And Merry Christmas 🎁🎄

[@lordgraham2713]

I just love your optimism. "its bloody gloomy but Im still going for it" well done you were right the pin hole worked well

[@SteveONions]

Fortunately I didn’t get a raindrop on the pinhole or the video would have been a lot shorter 🙂

[@JamesPearson]

I love how you make the absolute best of any weather conditions. You make no excuses, you decide on the best tools and medium to use and make wonderful images. Inspiring as always!

[@SteveONions]

Thanks for the kind words James, I always get more satisfaction from the bad weather outings. Picking the right equipment is definitely the key, no point shooting high resolution images when it’s chucking it down.

[@Larpy1933]

Steve, I watched this again and really enjoyed it. Thanks for the tour inside the Zero Image pinhole camera. You have the knack of making things in your photos look better than they “really are”.

[@brent_f]

Thanks Steve for the vlog. Good reminder for me to use my pinhole camera more often.

[@SteveONions]

I often forget about it Brent then find it at the back of the cupboard feeling lonely - at least there are no batteries to go flat.

[@shaunbrowne3963]

Steve, you've given me an idea, shooting with my pinhole 'Canera,' basically an empty coffee can, fitted with a pinhole, and loaded with 4x5 photo paper, and resurrecting my 6X6 Franka folding camera. I never thought these simple implements were serious photography tools, but your work clearly demonstrates that spectacular results are worthy of the effort. Thanks again!

[@SteveONions]

They can certainly make very strong images Shaun. I have another video coming out soon where I use a simple toy camera.

[@Mparker394]

This made me want a pin hole camera! The shots in this series were awesome!

[@justmythought7658]

Isn't it strange, we always want the things we don't have. In the old days, when those camera were state of the art, fotografers probably would have killed for any digital camera. Today, where nearly every shot is technically perfect, we like the imperfection of those old fashioned cameras. Thank you for the video.

[@SteveONions]

I used to dream about a digital workflow back in the 80’s, being able to sit at a computer and edit then print shots exactly as I wanted them. The reality is quite different and ease of use seems to have robbed us of a lot of the creativity (and fun)!

[@Erumesson]

Steve, thanks for another beautiful video. And nice to see you using film manufactured in my country :-)

[@mickhowe5665]

Just my type of conditions Steve, love the the way you all ways find something to shoot regardless of the weather, and this is why I love watching your videos as it gives me inspiration to go out and shoot film as well. Look forward as always to the next video.

[@SteveONions]

Thanks Mick, we get plenty of practice with bad weather in this country.

[@buchsg]

mick howe me too, I live in britanny, France and we have the same good weather here :) it’s very pleasant to watch videos of someone who don’t make only sunset or sunrise in the best conditions... so much to learn here

[@SteveONions]

Thanks Gregory.

[@GlenDomulevicz]

I really like the square images you captured. It is a format that works so well will simple, elegant compositions, as you have shown. Thanks for sharing.

[@SteveONions]

Thanks Glen, I’ve always favoured the 1:1 ratio.

[@IainHC1]

Those concrete shapes are laid out SO precisely!!

[@SteveONions]

I never thought of that, someone must have been a perfectionist.

[@keimahane]

@6:00 this was my favorite image. I took a look at the flickr set and this one really spoke to me. Wonderful images, all.

[@SteveONions]

Thank you 🙂

[@garypentecost833]

Simply wonderful I love the images from the v’lander 👍

[@SteveONions]

Thanks Gary, those simple 3 element lenses perform really well.

[@FreezerKing]

Man, those pinhole shots are great. Lends itself well to the minimalism that nature (and New Brighton) gave you that day

[@SteveONions]

Pinhole seems to suit wide open spaces with very little detail and the square format allows a perfect vignette.

[@eniotneets1895]

Steve I like the pictures a lot man. I gonna shoot also in square with my Olympus OMD M4/3 Great video.

[@TheMarkos1982]

Great place to photograph these type of melancholic scenes. 5:07 is where I changed lenses during windy weather a few years back and ended up with sand all over my 5D sensor...still can't believe I did that!

[@SteveONions]

Bad luck!

[@BarryWardPhoto]

Another great video. Really enjoyed it Steve 👍

[@SteveONions]

Thanks Barry.

[@Requiescence01]

Enjoying your pinhole videos. Very interesting. Just received my Zero Image 6x6 pinhole and heading out to shoot my first roll of Neopan tomorrow.

[@SteveONions]

Hope you enjoy the new camera, Fuji Acros is an ideal choice given the lack of reciprocity failure.

[@MartysWhiteSuit]

Really appreciated the views - and all made very clear.

[@SteveONions]

Thanks Neil.

[@arcjay1]

Another wonderful video, Steve. These photos are stunning yet taken with the simplest of devices. I would love to see these in a small Zine. Beautiful work as usual.

[@DonKittle]

Really great outing with some fantastic shots, Steve. I love how the crappy weather sets in a lot of times when you go to shoot. Thanks for sharing your work and your adventures!

[@SteveONions]

Thanks Don, crappy weather is my speciality :)

[@derekcoe9633]

Yay New Brighton..I was there last week, the coastal defences make for fantastic photography 👍

[@SteveONions]

Cant beat them for strong compositions Derek, usually deserted too.

[@derekcoe9633]

Steve O'Nions I was thinking you may have missed the purple mermaid but you got it in the end..incidentally, she’s the spitting image of my ex wife 😂

[@ArguelloFlores]

Steve, after watching your video, I feel tempted on buying a pin hole camera. I enjoyed watching you taking photos. Thanks for sharing.

[@SteveONions]

Definitely worth trying it out.

[@MUSTRAVEL2]

I have been enjoying all of your videos. They are very informative and I picked up quite a few improvements with my photography. I do like the film approach and the British Humor. I am just surprised that not more people watching your channel. Cheers!

[@SteveONions]

Thank you 🙂

[@davidsalter7726]

A pleasure to watch, as always

[@SteveONions]

Thanks David.

[@rizqiramadhan1619]

I just bought a Voigtlander Perkeo and this video and all your photos surely can be some inspirations for me (and maybe learn how to do the metering right). Thank you very much for the nice video!

[@SteveONions]

You’re welcome 🙂

[@WereInATightSpot]

My favorite photography channel :)

[@SteveONions]

Awww, Thanks 🙂

[@marcgibier6071]

Very nice photos. Just ordered a pin hole ....can’t wait to use it

[@SteveONions]

I think you’ll enjoy it Marc.

[@markpimlott6056]

Great video and a place on my tick list. Filmsnotdead

[@stephenmason5682]

6x6 with digital back would be my heaven. Possibly a Mamiya Twin Lens?

[@Morongobill]

Pinhole camera needed stat! Also loved the Voightlander images also.

[@SteveONions]

Cheers William 🙂

[@TwoDudesFromJalisco]

Oh man!!! This video was amazing! Your work is beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@SteveONions]

Thanks Leonardo.

[@hervedesormeaux1478]

Your videos are great. These are great sources of inspiration for me. In addition, being quite homey, you made me want to go out, browse the nature in search of interesting photos (without your talent unfortunately). Thank you for all this Hervé.

[@SteveONions]

Thanks Herve, even a dull wet day with the camera is better than sitting at home.

[@apriljurnak1358]

I really enjoy your videos and photos and all the different cameras you use .cant wait to see more of your videos . Keep up the amazing work

[@SteveONions]

Thanks April, plenty of variety in the upcoming videos 🙂

[@bkspicture]

Most of the pinhole shots was very nice!

[@SteveONions]

Thank you.

[@GaetanCormier]

Great pinhole work as usual! Love seascapes!!!

[@SteveONions]

Thanks Gaetan, I must do more seascapes.

[@davidgault1802]

The weather was testing but well worth the effort of getting out , really enjoyed your video and pictures.

[@SteveONions]

Thanks David.

[@troyhowling2497]

Great super simple photo taking.... Great images too... Thanks for sharing Steve...

[@SteveONions]

Thanks Troy.

[@tonyb2760]

Excellent presentation. Such nostalgic images. Thanks for sharing

[@SteveONions]

Thanks Tony.

[@Joshbaldophotography]

Yes, another Steve video!

[@SteveONions]

It's so me :)

[@andrewherbert9938]

Great set of images Steve , would make a great series framed up and on the wall or a nice little book

[@SteveONions]

Thanks Andrew.

[@Phil_f8andbethere]

Hi Steve, funny to see you at one of my local haunts. I often go walking and taking photos down the various beaches on the peninsula. I too have a Perkeo - fantastic sharp lens which surprisingly resists flare as good as anything. I don't shoot much film nowadays due to processing costs, but am tempted to try B&W and develop it and scan it myself to keep the cost down. There's something about film that digital just doesn't have, and not having to use batteries and menus frees you up to just take photos. Kind Regards, Phil

[@SteveONions]

I’d definitely give the Perkeo a run out Phil, B&W is still affordable and easy to develop/scan.

[@alanm.1368]

Nice work Steve, you got some great images in really testing weather. Thanks

[@SteveONions]

Thanks Alan, if I know the weather is going to be bad it doesn’t really bother me

[@michael-lt2lf]

stunning stuff

[@SteveONions]

Thanks Michael.

[@vinicioacosta1507]

Such a great set of images! It make me want to go buy one of this pinhole cameras.

[@SteveONions]

They are great fun to use, you will never regret buying one Vinicio.

[@adamm4926]

Stunning

[@SteveONions]

Thanks Adam.

[@katharinemovertonphotographer]

Stunning photos

[@SteveONions]

Thank you.

[@brentjones571]

Brilliant Steve , even with bad weather photography does have it's moments with black and white especially, I think my dad has the second camera ☺

[@SteveONions]

Thanks Brent, I don't mind bad weather as long as I know it will be bad - I hate going out expecting good conditions only to find it turns on me.

[@brentjones571]

Steve O'Nions very true my friend ☺

[@Iandreid]

Just out from under a rock, I had not realised you could get that quality of image from a pinhole. When I tried it (40 years ago 😀) my attempts were rubbish. Great vid.

[@SteveONions]

The zero image cameras have exceptionally sharp pinholes Ian, almost too sharp!

[@Iandreid]

Steve O'Nions Steve - have you done anything on framing up a pinhole for a shot? It would be a bit of a challenge with the wide angle and getting the horizon level. Love the look you are getting in this and your other videos with the pinhole. Thanks.

[@SteveONions]

I try not to be too exact with Pinhole Ian and enjoy the freedom of guessing the end result. If I need to be more precise I will often use the GoPro to frame with as it has a similar field of view and at the very least ensures the camera is level.

[@Iandreid]

Steve O'Nions thanks for the info

[@jbairdexp]

Fascinating work as always Steve. There is a very distinctive style that comes from that camera... I like the lighthouse shots the best.

[@SteveONions]

Thanks Julian, lighthouses are like catnip for photographers.

[@jbairdexp]

Oh yes, I'm partial to a nice lighthouse myself! :-)

[@SteveONions]

And you’ve got a better choice of them than me 👍

[@jbairdexp]

Well, if you're ever down my neck of the woods....

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

I have seen so many images of new Brighton but you made it different. Look forward to my next visit now. And like you I want some grey weather for it to lol

[@SteveONions]

Indeed, I have list of place that only work in poor weather, mostly coastal areas or derelict subjects.

[@FabrizioZago]

I really enjoyed the video, nice serie of black & white photographs. I was also considering buying a Zero Image camera in the new year, maybe the one that can shoot multiple formats up to 6x12. Look forward to see other pinhole shots here, have a nice day :-)

[@SteveONions]

Thanks Fabrizio and I hope you get a Zero image this year.

[@c.augustin]

You have a good rhythm/pace in this video. A little bit of context, but not too much, and then the result for a decent time. I like it, feels just right! And for the weather conditions … well, I'm not convinced (but not living in England may make me just a tad prejudiced … ;)).

[@SteveONions]

This is our standard weather Christian, often throughout the summer too so we end up getting used to it (almost) 🙂

[@GaryGough]

Fascinating and scintillating stuff. You’re videos are beginning to cost me dear! Ive Just sent off a test film from my medium format camera just to ensure it all works before I vlog with it next week, and now I find you using a pinhole camera. So that’s another investment pfff 😁 I might have to send the boys around! Cracking video Steve as always, outstanding results too. I shot there twice last year. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@SteveONions]

Cheers Gary, my goal of bankrupting you is going to plan. Just wait till I start shooting 8x10, you may as well file for divorce now.

[@jlaw8882]

Excellent Steve, was about to ask you to break out the Zero Image pinhole again. Great composition as always, thank you.

[@SteveONions]

More pinhole on the way!

[@jlaw8882]

Looking forward to it...and something to keep us inspired: www.goodpasture.ritardando.net/bilder/pinhole/pinhole.html

[@IainHC1]

Loved the vid mate :-)

[@ninniciotta1960]

Nice, nice, nice. As always, what to say more? :)))

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

Steve what great simple images ace work. That camera is so cool. I hope you don’t mind but I would like to try a couple of them shots I would never of seen before. I’ll give you a shout out if I vlog it.

[@SteveONions]

Feel free Paul, I think my exclusivity rights to New Brighton expire at the end of this month !

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

Steve O'Nions thank god that’s ok then haha

[@pilldoktor]

Steve, I’ve recently found and subscribed to this channel. This is one of my favorite shoots so far. Is there a trick to composing with the pinhole. You had so many keepers with it! I also really liked the images with the Voigtlander. I’ve got an old Netter with a 75mm Zeiss that looks very similar. I’m going to have to shoot it and see how it works.

[@SteveONions]

Hi Christopher. Glad you liked this video, it was a challenging day weather wise and I was also surprised at how many decent images I got! The Nettar you have is very similar and I had one a few years ago, it is surprising just how good those old lenses are especially When stopped down to around f/16. I often set my focus to roughly 15 feet or so and use 1/100 sec@f16 with a 400 speed film and just shoot with that setting all day, the results are usually excellent. Have fun with your Zeiss 🙂

[@RobinWhalley]

Excellent video Steve. I remember shooting this location with you a few years back and the images just didn't work. I now know why. The weather was too nice and the equipment too advanced. Everything's going on eBay tonight and I'm buying a pinhole again.

[@SteveONions]

You know it makes sense Robin, I wonder if you’ll have it in time for Saturday’s outing 🙂

[@RobinWhalley]

I doubt it. I think I may be better drilling a hole in a bake bean tin.

[@joturchet]

Hi Steve, Happy New Year! Just watching this video in readiness of receiving my first pinhole camera - Ondu 6x9. Very excited! I see you are shooting here with Fomapan 400 - do you recommend this film and speed with pinhole in dreary Blighty? With my film cameras I normally shoot with Kodak TriX, Ilford Ortho Plus 80 and Ilford FP4. Im not sure if I need to think about film differently for pinhole Photography. I don’t want my pinhole images too grainey. ..... Any advice/suggestions gratefully received. 😊📷

[@SteveONions]

Hi Joanna, I hope you like the pinhole camera when it arrives. There are two really good films when it comes to this type of shooting in my opinion. Firstly Fuji Acros as it has no reciprocity failure down to 2 minutes. Secondly Ilford XP2 super which can handle massive amounts of overexposure with ease and gets finer grained too. You can’t go wrong with either of these 👍

[@joturchet]

@@SteveONions Thank you - much appreciated. Stay safe.

[@tommorgan3125]

Great video and equally great images. Steve, do you use the composure aid supplied with the Zero 2000 or do you compose by guesswork?

[@SteveONions]

Thanks Tom. It’s mainly guesswork and sometimes I end up having to crop a little as a result. I can also use my GoPro as a guide given the very wide field of view.

[@IAMJ3LLYF1SH]

Love these shots 👌🏼 do you process and print yourself or do you get someone else to do?

[@SteveONions]

I develop all my own films and print on an Epson 3880. I used to have my own darkroom but gave that up 5 years ago due to an intolerance to the odours.

[@rustinggently]

Brilliant vlog Steve. You are tempting me to dust off an old Seagull 203 folding camera that still collects dust at the back of my wardrobe and take it for a stroll. As my darkroom equipment is long gone I have to ask, do you develop your own film or send it off to a lab?

[@SteveONions]

Hi. I develop almost everything myself with just the odd roll being sent off if I am being lazy. I’m getting back into E6 too after a longish break. Those old cameras have a real charm produce surprisingly good results.

[@rustinggently]

Isn't E6 colour slide processing? Never was that brave and stayed with black and white film development and prints.

[@SteveONions]

It is slide film indeed, I did a lot of it 30 years ago in the kitchen sink and those have held up well over time.

[@tonypower9315]

Steve, how do frame these shots. As you have no viewfinder. They are all perfect. Can you help us with your technique as to how you achieve it?

[@SteveONions]

Largely guesswork Tony but for pinhole work a GoPro has a similar field of view and can be a good guide.

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

I always wonder about stuff like this. How far down did they dig to get to "solid" for that breakwater. They are perfectly straight.

[@SteveONions]

They are very straight thankfully, shows consideration for photographers 🙂

[@paw3665]

Hi Steve, i've just got a Perkeo 1with the Vaskar f4,5 75mm lens, won it on ebay £32 looks a great little camera, ? is it any good with colour film? there was a roll of fujicolor superia X-Tra 400 in the camera on about frame 10 i wasted the last two frames not knowing it was in there, not tried to develop it, so haven't a clue what is on it or how it looks! Anyway i've ordered a 5 pack of KodaK Ektar 100 on amarzon, came today! and also some B & W Fomapan 200 ,400 from a diff site, not here yet, have you shot colour film in this cam and had good results? do you have to shoot it at the box speed or adjust settings to allow for colour/focusing? I think i read somewhere, that the Perkeo 3 has a colour lens for shooting colour film? Cheers Paul.

[@SteveONions]

Hi Paul. The 3 element Vaskar lens in your camera is fine for shooting colour film although contrast and saturation will be a little lower than something like a Tessar design. I’d rate you film at half the box speed and just go out and shoot - it will come out fine 😊

[@paw3665]

@@SteveONions cheers Steve I will take your advice on the second roll! I went out to cliffs and beach yesterday afternoon for a walk and took some pictures as the sun was starting to go down, shot at iso 100 and missed a couple of frames! Over wound, still 3 frames left, not easy to use up 12 frames lol I took a half frame cam with me and I thought 72 frames is hard to get through , anyway cheers Steve 👍

[@philipculbertson55]

I've never seen a pinhole camera. Sounded like it is fixed aperture around F132? Is the roll film readily available? I couldn't tell how you aimed it or if there is any focus adjustment. That is pretty fascinating to me.

[@SteveONions]

It really is just a small teak box Philip and composition is guesswork which I like as you are never certain what you will get. It takes standard 120 roll film and is fixed at f/138. Everything from about 6 inches to infinity is in focus.

[@julianwilliams4750]

Steve, how does one frame a shot with a simple pocket pinhole camera like yours. Are their sight lines on the body?. Cheers Julian

[@SteveONions]

Largely luck Julian although something like.a GoPro is a very useful guide too, especially for centering the shot.

[@MegaSumo67]

i have a pinhole. im wondering when you add reciprocity?? i have been taking the measurement with light meter. add reciproicty to it then with dial that came with camera i go to say 185 and it gives me a time for exposure..or should i add it after the final number the dial gives me...i have a zero image also so i think same as you

[@SteveONions]

Always add it at the end Norman. For example, if you get a reading of 5 seconds from the dial you then work out the additional exposure based on that. Typically I’d double it for that speed on older films but not the likes of Tmax which doesn’t suffer much reciprocity failure.