Learning Large Format Photography on the New Intrepid 4x5 MK5

Join me as I venture into the world of large format photography using the new Intrepid 4x5 MK5! Taking a beginner's approach and learning as I go, what could possibly go wrong?
Watch as I take my very first large format photograph EVER, using my go to film, Ilford HP5. I'm absolutely blown away by the size of the negative and the detail I'm able to capture in the scans, 3 shots in and I'm already hooked!
Again, a HUGE thank you to Intrepid for reaching out to me and sending me this camera! I've wanted to get into large format photography for a long time but have always been too afraid to take the leap. This was just the push I needed!
Will this be the camera that replaces my beloved Mamiya RB67 in the field? Time will tell...
You can get a closer look at the images in today's video by visiting my Instagram page @jesshobbsphoto and, as always, thanks for watching!
Lenses used in this video:
Fujinon-W 125mm f/5.6
Nikkor-W 180mm f/5.6
All shots taken on Ilford HP5, developed in XTOL (stock dilution) and scanned using an Epson V700 scanner.
For more information on the Intrepid 4x5 MK5:
intrepidcamera.co.uk/products...

[@tonysantophotography]

Jess, it’s nice to see young folks with great enthusiasm for large format. 23 years later I’m still addicted! It might not be long before your curiosity takes you to 8x10! Have fun exploring on your large format journey. Cheers! Tony

[@JessHobbs]

The funny thing is that I actually wanted to start in 8x10, but convinced myself I'd rather do 4x5 because it's cheaper! So I have a suspicion that you're right, and I'll be getting an 8x10 at some point! But I am absolutely already addicted to large format, I seriously can't get enough of seeing those big, beautiful negatives! Thanks for watching, and for being a part of the journey! ❤

[@lostintransitphoto]

Nice to see you try 4x5. In a darkroom the difference is amazing. Enjoy.

[@deadlycreature3359]

that fall foliage looks amazing.

[@talleyrand9442]

Outstanding! Thanks!

[@discojelly]

Its awesome to see the happiness in your voice about this camera! Great time out and great images, Jess!

[@vedranr.glavina7667]

Superb presentation !

[@gregpantelides1355]

Well, done!

[@tgchism]

At age 60 I'm shooting film again after switches to digital about 20 years ago. I've been playing with some old Ansco folding cameras and a Zero Image 2000 pinhole. I've been having fun with it but have also thought it would be great to try large format! This is the camera I've been looking at as well! You're really enforcing the desire to give it a try!

[@ebreevephoto]

Thank you! I have had this camera on my wish list. It might be time to get it. ❤

[@jsollowsphotography]

Welcome to the fun world of Large Format Jess!!

[@MattHooker]

yesss! a 4x5 field camera is perfectly suited to your shooting style. quick setup for slow and methodical composition, portable enough to haul through the woods.

[@JessHobbs]

It really is perfect, isn't it?! I'm so excited to have this camera now, it's a dream-come-true for me! Thanks for watching Matt! ❤

[@theunrecoveringphotography9194]

Great video Jess! I know you’ll produce some great large format images. I’m excited to see more from you and this camera!

[@JessHobbs]

Thanks Sam! I've already got a little trip planned with this camera, and lots more video ideas too, so I think you'll be seeing a lot of both of us in the future! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@ChrisRoutledge]

Great to see you doing this. I started out in 4x5 early this year and am completely besotted with it. It's a complete pain, but hugely rewarding.

[@JessHobbs]

I'm already hooked! Luckily with the RB I'm already somewhat used to having a camera with a checklist, so I think the transition will be pretty seamless! That said, there's always room for mistakes and improvement, and I look forward to those learning experiences! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@MattWeddis]

That corn shot is fantastic.

[@JessicaHTLi]

Super excited to see you upload a video! Also happy to see your excitement for 4x5! Happy shooting!

[@JessHobbs]

Yeah, I 'm trying to make more of an effort to make more videos! The farm kicked my butt this past summer, but now that the season is winding down, there's more time to get out shooting! And I think that 4x5 is the perfect way to get back into the swing of things! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@kstrohmeier]

Looks like fun and thanks for taking us along on the adventure.

[@JessHobbs]

I've been wanting to get into large format for a while now, so this camera is a dream-come-true for me! And I couldn't resist wanting to bring everyone else along with me! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@philipdahl9001]

Congratulations! I've had a MK4 for almost two years now and I love it, you will have fun learning and sharing your experiences with your Intrepid!

[@JessHobbs]

Thanks Philip! Glad to hear you love your Mk4, it encourages me with mine! I am very much looking forward to learning the ins and outs of large format, and I'm already planning more videos on the Intrepid! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@lillianvalentine1975]

Always nice to see other women out shooting large format

[@erichartke4331]

Congratulations Jess! What a great set of images I love the old van. I have Fuji 125mm W as well it is a lovely lens.

[@luistavares6670]

Great vídeo, in love with 4x5 format but i need to learn só much. Thanks

[@AlexLuyckxPhoto]

Excellent first go at 4x5, it's a wonderful and humbling experience. Can't wait to see where you take it! Also I love how the Intrepid has changed so much from it's first camera. I do have it on my list of a camera to replace my Crown when it dies.

[@JessHobbs]

Thanks Alex! It is such a humbling experience, and so rewarding when it works out! I'm really excited to see where the format is going to take me and my work. The camera itself is great, very simple and easy to setup and use. I laugh at myself now for being so scared to jump in, there seemed to be an overwhelming amount of moving parts, lol! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@LucasRocksFilms]

Love your video style. Great cuts and B-roll. Super engaging.

[@JessHobbs]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! And thanks for watching!

[@IntrepidCameraCo]

Look forward to following your journey with 4x5!

[@JessHobbs]

Thanks! I'm really excited to see where this camera will take me and my work, I very much look forward to learning and evolving as a photographer. Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@andyvan5692]

Jess, as a beginner myself, what helped me was the Mat Marrash channel Large Format Friday, on a friday obviously, but there are 5-7 seasons now of content, GO to the first one, he talks about 'the dance' a lot, what it is, how to choose a lens, holders, film, and he develops at a Local lab. great and honest reviews, tips, tricks, etc. Well worth looking, And Subscribing to !!!

[@williamorford6966]

I really like Matt’s channel. Full of good advice large format. Look at roll film backs if you want to use 120 film. I have a 6x9 and 6 x12. Large format camera’s can give you a lot of options. I love your enthusiasm 👍

[@oudviola]

LFF is great. Season 1 in general has more basics of using these cameras, later seasons go more into printing and alternative processes. And he plans to start medium format mondays!

[@caryconover]

Really well done. Your work has a real stoic, formal feel that's a nice contrast to your on-camera persona. I've had their 1st Gen 8x10 since 2018 and I want to upgrade to the black edition.

[@Papou_Pete]

Hi Jess. I just watched you for the first time and I’m so glad I did. Your enthusiasm is so refreshing. Keep going and have fun.

[@JessHobbs]

Thanks so much, I appreciate that! I'm happy to hear you're enjoying my channel!

[@tedphillips2951]

I have the Intrepid 4x5 Mk4 & I love it even though I have a long way to go before I become proficient. Great video. Look forward to many more with the Intrepid.

[@JessHobbs]

I'm already looking forward to getting out there with this camera again! For now I'm using it on the most basic of settings, until I find my comfort zone, but I'm definitely looking forward to the days where I start experimenting! I think you'll be seeing a lot of this camera on my channel! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@phillnavin1212]

Very good video Jess. Following same path as you RB67, thinking of getting an Intrepid 4x5

[@klausmoritzpeitzsch690]

Hey YT algo, please make this young lady famous!

[@JessHobbs]

Ha ha, thanks for the support!! ❤

[@ryejack]

Thanks for making this video. I'd love to get into this film format, and Intrepid seems like an inexpensive way to try it. I'd love to see a follow up review after you've used it more.

[@extremelydave]

Very timely that I just found you Jess....I am interested in going large format so since you are just getting into it, I hope watching you delve into the Intrepid world will let me know if I should go for it.

[@terrywoodyyc]

Oh Jess I'm so delighted that you're doing this! I've been thinking about 4x5 for a while and I'm going to follow your journey with great interest. I shoot a Bronica Square, so not quite the same as your Mamiya, but it's in the ball park. I'm interested to hear about your experiences with processing the sheet film --- it's always scared me a little! Thanks for your great videos, I always perk up when I see you've posted!

[@JessHobbs]

I think that developing the film was absolutely the scariest part for me. On advice from a friend, I bought myself a Stearman Press SP-445 tank right away, so I can process up to 4 sheets at a time, and I love it. The tank makes the process so much easier, and it takes less chemicals than a roll of 120 in a Patterson tank. I will most likely do more videos on getting set up for 4x5, at least from my perspective. Maybe it will help inspire others to get started too! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@andyvan5692]

Jess a couple of basic tips to get you going, ZERO: there are TWO sheets in these holders, so the one you PULL out is the ONE NEAREST THE LENS !!- not the one close to YOU ( and for polaroid and it's sibling instant films, BE SURE it is the SLIDE only you are pulling, not the film 'envelope', or, during development steps the tab sticking out of the cartridge, be sure of the sequence of tabs. ONE: Test the shutter Before the film goes in (or you take the slide out), as the "third most beginner mistake", other than a lens cap, point Zero above- esp with so many holder types, polaroid, etc; is to have the 'preview' lever open, hence the leaf shutter is held OPEN!, ruining the shot, and to check the shutter is working at the speed and apature you have selected. (many steps, so CHECK as you go); Two: ALWAYS use BOTH a tripod, AND a cable release, you Don't want any movement, or your fingers in the shot!, so remove ALL of yourself, and cloathing from contact with the camera and the tripod, there is little enlargement factor, when compared to 35mm format, BUT these lenses are still large focal length, 100 is still 100 , regardless if it is only a 50 mm effective focal length in 35 mm terms!!- as far as vibration is concerned!

[@suzannepedersen1856]

This looks like an amazing camera! I love what you are making with it and yayyy that it’s so light weight !!’

[@JessHobbs]

Thanks Suzanne! This is a really great camera, so simple and easy to use! I'm so excited to have finally gotten into large format, I'm really hoping this leads to lots of learning and evolving as a photographer! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@jamesbarnes3063]

welcome 4x5, New to channel and it is great

[@L.Spencer]

I don't know enough about large or medium format to even begin to understand anything. But the pictures are amazing!

[@billcosgrave6232]

Looking forward to seeing more of your large format images. The pictures of the tree and corn stalks looked really intriguing.

[@JessHobbs]

I'm looking forward to creating more, seeing those large negatives has seriously been a life-changer! I only wish that social media didn't compress the images as much, I feel they haven't been done justice! The amount of detail is just so astounding... looks like setting up a darkroom might have to be my next step! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@billcosgrave6232]

@@JessHobbs I agree. A darkroom is definitely your next step.

[@raulslorencis158]

Thanks! 😉👍

[@Pentaprysm]

Very cool!

[@JessHobbs]

Thanks Tanner! I'm super excited for this new journey! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@thomaschipman]

i've had my eye on intrepid for quite some time. i love their innovation, particularly their exploration of enlarger heads for their cameras. i think this might be the year i finally jump in with this latest iteration of their 4x5 offering.

[@JessHobbs]

I had my eye on Intrepid for a long time too, and I'm so glad I have one now! I'm really excited to see how this format will teach me new things, and hopefully help me evolve as a photographer! I highly recommend it! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@Riverrockphotos]

Its a sweet camera. I wish I had a lens so I could shoot with mine.

[@carbonejack]

Super. Great shots. Looks like you've been working a 4x5 for a while.

[@erichstocker8358]

My medium format camera is also the RB67 which I really love. I have an Intrepid Mk II that I bought the conversion kit to change to a Mk III. I would love all the setup help in the MK V but I do just perfectly fine with what I have. When I can drive somewhere and not walk far I use my Lindhof Color Kardan but when out and about I carry the Intrepid. The thing that I had most (and still do sometimes) screw up is loading for development and development sometimes. I also love that Reveni spotmeter with the AAA battery attachment. Nice to see you on again!!!

[@JessHobbs]

The Reveni Labs Spot Meter is fantastic on so many levels, and it really suits my workflow, especially now with the 4x5! I do still love my RB to bits, although it will probably take a bit of a backseat for now as I dive deeper into large format! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@2logj]

wow wow wow Jess that is amazing to see such a young person like you using effortlessly the magnificent 4 by 5 Large format camera.I am sure you will thrill us in the future with so much Canadian mountains trees rivers lakes and fall colours.Canada like US lends itself to Large Format and i am sure you will do justice to that.Last but not the lease one request from.Please can you do a Large format shoot out in Ice land.Almost the whole of Iceland will glow with Large format photography.The sunrise and sun set in Iceland the waterfalls the glaciers the Diamond beach ,black sand beach ,the basalt columns,the Snaejafellness Peninsula,the west Fjords, the Aurora all will get a new perspective with Large format.I should get this one and also start using it.thanks

[@goldenhourkodak]

Wow they've send one out to like every KZbinr I watch!

[@davidletz9123]

Thanks Jess. Do you process the negatives yourself?

[@ImperfectPhotography]

Great to see someone take the LF plunge! I have just started too, but with a 5x4 pinhole camera - a different set f challenges!

[@JessHobbs]

Ooh, pinhole! I love shooting 120 on a pinhole camera, not sure I'm quite ready to jump into it on large format (yet!)! Good luck with your journey, is there anywhere I can see your work? Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@ImperfectPhotography]

@@JessHobbs BTW Large Format pinhole is a real joy. Though possible 6x6 and 6x17 are my favourites, just that right amount of "fuzziness" ROFL for the negative size

[@neilpiper9889]

I have bought a MPP Micropress camera with a Schneider 135mm f4.7 lens. Only rise and tilt movement, but the lens stays on when you fold the camera. Also it is very stable against wind. I have only taken 3 pictures so far on Fomapan 200. I developed them myself in an open dish in my Darkroom using Rodinal. They turned out great. I am waiting for Autumn here in the UK to shoot some Ektar colour film. Thank you for being my inspiration.

[@JessHobbs]

Oooh, Ektar in the fall is the Best! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@jaimeduncan6167]

Thanks for the review. It's beautiful. I am concerned about the wooden parts, since live in the tropics.

[@JessHobbs]

It is s beautiful camera! I wish I could answer you if it still works well in the tropics, but I really don't know. We do have high humidity in the summer here, and it works fine, but I can't answer for where you live. Thanks for watching!

[@mikekukavica]

Great video Jess! Especially the part standing in front of the dumpster with the Canadian flag! But seriously, what’s all this about mistakes? You look very comfortable with the camera and the results look great!

[@JessHobbs]

Thanks Mike! We both know that mistakes will happen eventually, ha ha! But I do actually already feel quite at ease with the new format, I think I'm going to love it! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@jimgraves4197]

And Lo! There's goes all your disposable income. Hope you enjoy many years of large format, Jess.

[@highlander200107]

Welcome to the large format club!

[@JessHobbs]

Thank you, John, I'm happy to be here! I am so excited for this new phase in my photographic journey! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@toulcaz31]

Not sure why KZbin took 2 months to notify me of this video 🤦‍♂️ Just a quick comment to say that beside Intrepid, Chamonix, Canham, Linhof and others are still making LF cameras 🙂

[@JessHobbs]

Ha ha, now that's a slow play KZbin! And that is absolutely true about the other camera companies... I may or may not also have my eye on a Chamonix one day! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@lensman5762]

For a 125 mm F5.6, the optimum aperture range is F16 to F32. F45 is will show the effects of diffraction and F64 is soft. You will learn in time, how to use camera movements to alter the plane of focus or for aesthetics, but one step at a time. Well done on choosing the Intrepid 4X5. You will thank yourself in future for choosing a light no frills camera.

[@JessHobbs]

Yes, one step at a time is exactly what I told myself! I want to learn the basics, and then start to experiment later! I'm a big fan of no frills cameras for beginners in any format, it really is the best way to learn. Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@michaelricco81]

Greetings from Ottawa, Ontario. I am so pleased I stumbled across your video. It was very engaging and informative. I ordered an Intrepid 4x5 camera about 10 days ago. It's still 6 weeks away, but in the meantime, I will watch your series. I am curious to know about the light meter you use. Also, were you using a dark cloth while photographing? Thank you :)

[@JessHobbs]

Hi! I use the Reveni Labs Spot Meter, it's one of my favourite accessories. And yes, I was using a makeshift dark cloth... mine hadn't come in yet, so I was using an old tablecloth that I was too embarrassed to show on screen, ha ha! Hope you enjoy your 4x5 when it comes in, it's such a great camera to shoot with! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@SinaFarhat]

Nice! :)

[@JamieMPhoto]

I thought your workflow and style might work super well with this camera, and it definitely did! I got an 8x10 Intrepid last year and love it despite some quirks, and having a Crown Graphic and a Sinar monorail, I figured I'd never bother with Intrepid's 4x5s. However, I actually just ordered one a couple of days ago and this video just has me even more pumped to give it a try. If the 8x10 is as incredibly light as it is, I can only imagine how airy the 4x5 must feel, even vs. a Crown (which was nice, but the limited movements started getting in the way). Awesome work and video, and Ilook forward to seeing more from this camera!

[@JessHobbs]

Thanks, Jamie, I really appreciate that! I've been wanting to get into 4x5 for a while (actually, I really wanted an 8x10, but talked myself off that ledge, ha ha!), so this was the perfect opportunity! I do love how lightweight it is, especially compared to the RB67, so it's perfect hiking companion! Can't wait to see what you do with your 4x5! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@JamieMPhoto]

@@JessHobbs You're welcome, and thank you!! I love my 8x10, but you made the right call for being able to shoot more often. At least a 10-pack of color 8x10 is nearly still the same price as a pro pack of 120 or 35mm. And there are great budget alternatives like Catlabs' 4x5.

[@JamieMPhoto]

Also, when you get 4x5 down to a regular routine, 8x10 won't feel too daunting. :)

[@JessHobbs]

@@JamieMPhoto a pack of 10 sheets of Ektar costs about $70 CAD, depending on where you get it... so not cheap, but doable! And B&W is cheaper, so I will probably shift my focus to doing a bit more B&W in the future. I can't wait for 4x5 to be a routine for me, although I'm enjoying the learning experiences as I get there!

[@chilecayenne]

Well great Jess…first you make me buy a PressPan, and now…. Lol, I’ve been eyeballing the Intrepid awhile now, and with Mk5 improvements I’ve read about, I’ll get one soon. I’ve been shooting the Shen Hao 6x17 for awhile now, so, I’m set for lenses on the 4x5, but I need to get set up for home developing as that no one around develops 4x5 in New Orleans area. if you decide to get out of the heavy Mamiya, you can get medium format roll film backs that work on the Intrepid’s graflock back…. Looking forward to seeing more of you shooting this. Can you do a PressPan follow up? And yes…the Reveni Labs light meter is great. I use it for Nick Carvers light metering method…

[@JessHobbs]

Oh no, I didn't mean to do that, ha ha! The Intrepid is a great camera though, I don't think you would regret it! For home development, I bought myself a Stearman Press SP-445 tank, and I LOVE it! It uses less chemicals than running a roll of 120 in a Patterson tank does, and you can develop up to 4 sheets at a time. I don't think I'll ever leave my beloved RB behind though, but I am definitely planning on getting the Lomograflok instant back one day! And I'm looking into a 6x17 one as well! A PressPan follow-up is definitely in the cards! I'm not sure when, probably over the winter, but I have been thinking of doing this video for a while, so it will probably happen! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@seboc1]

How do you focus without magnificier and cover?

[@gustsaker]

How do lenses work for this system? What are included with the MK5 and where would you go about buying additional ones?

[@JessHobbs]

The lenses have the shutters built into them, so in addition to setting your aperture and shutter speed directly on the lens, the shutter release is also on the lens. There aren't any lenses available with the Mk5, they all have to be sourced separately. I found mine in a second-hand camera shop in a city nearby, but these lenses can be found almost anywhere in the world, either by searching on eBay, or even online shops. I do suggest buying the lens boards directly from Intrepid at the same time as buying a camera. It takes away the stress of having to find lenses with the lens boards already attached. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@carltanner9065]

Welcome to large format...finally!!!! How are you finding the negs? They can be quite a shock when you see them the first time, just how much you capture on them. And, how big they are!! Though, wait until you go to print from them. That's when you realise how big they are when you see just how large a print you can make from them😊

[@JessHobbs]

I know, right?! I feel like this is something I should have gotten into a long time ago, but at least I am now! I honestly had tears in my eyes when I pulled my first negative out of the developing tank, and then again when I was scanning them. It is so awe-inspiring to see a photograph I took on such a big negative, and then to see just how much detail I captured was the most amazing feeling... I am definitely hooked now! And I think my next step might have to be setting up a darkroom so that I can print these negatives myself! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@oudviola]

@@JessHobbs Ha ha if you have the budget, try some color slide film!

[@JessHobbs]

@oudviola I'm on the lookout for some! I would love to see Provia in LF, or even some expired Ektachrome!

[@JerryMac1125]

Hi Jess, why do You shoot at such a high F Stop, Is it just because You want the Depth of Field or is there a shutter speed limitation on the camera? Love Your Work, Thanks Jerry

[@oudviola]

The shutters are in the lenses so it varies, but they tend to go from 1 sec to 1/500. Because the focal lengths are so long, depth of field is very shallow unless you stop down. But as someone noted, going too far causes diffraction, so you need to work it out for each lens if you really want to go all the way to f/64. But you can also tilt the front standard (holding the lens) to get nearer stuff in focus at the same time as further stuff (depending on the composition).

[@raavi.mohindar]

Quality jump from small format to medium format is enormous but we cannot say the same from medium to large format. Nevertheless field cameras have movements which upon considering other factors outweigh the most.

[@kiwipics]

And now for the big shock ... the price of film. I shot with 5x4 and 10x8 Sinar cameras back in the early 80s ... Have fun.

[@JessHobbs]

I know, right?! But it's such a joy shooting large format, so I guess I'll have to get used to it... or maybe sell a kidney?! 😆 Thanks for watching!

[@eddiegee2940]

How much these days to buy 4x5 field cameras. I'm looking into used Fuji 6x9 medium format rangefinder, Texas Leica. Where's your blanket?

[@danielrowe308]

Wonderful. I wonder, what were the additional items you needed to purchase to use the camera? Maybe you can link to the items?

[@JessHobbs]

I plan on doing another video on all that stuff at some point over the winter. A large part of my fear of getting started in large format photography was all the extra stuff you need, so I'd like to share that part of the journey with people as well! I did mention the two lenses, the Fujinon-W 125mm f/5.6 and the Nikkor-W 180mm f/5.6, both of which I picked up at a local shop in Montreal, as well as the film backs I used. So I will definitely keep this in mind for a future video! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@danielrowe308]

@@JessHobbs that would be wonderful. Same for me! A bit overwhelmed to try, so I'll wait for this. :)

[@andykphoto]

This camera is becoming very tempting for me… I have film holders from university, but… that’s it, aside from the burning desire to have a 4x5 😹😸

[@JessHobbs]

I've got to say that I am really enjoying the camera so far! I've been wanting to get into large format for a while, and this camera is a great way to introduce myself to the format! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@andykphoto]

@@JessHobbs I haven’t used a proper 4x5 since university, and it was either a view camera, or a linhof field camera… both of which had their pros and cons. 😸

[@Riverrockphotos]

I just bought the 4x5 intrepid but I still need a lens and film holders. Hey is that Cheech and Chong's van from up in smoke?

[@bolleolympus]

The camera is great, buth where to buy a lenc without fungi? Or a new one?

[@JessHobbs]

I don't know where you are in the world, but here in Canada it's really easy to find large format lenses that are in pristine shape. The ones I used in this video came from a local camera shop, and I've bought a lot of lenses from international sellers on ebay.

[@bolleolympus]

@@JessHobbs Thank you for your answer! I¨m from Norway.

[@iskandartaib]

One thing that just occurred to me.. if you get a large format camera, wouldn't you need a large format enlarger? Unless you wanted to only make contact prints.. which for a 4x5 would be rather small. Or you used to.. I suppose these days people would just scan the negatives. Any of those film-capable Epson flatbeds would probably work.. Incidentally a few years back I met someone who bought three RB67s quite cheap.. a photo studio had just gone out of business. They had been used strictly indoors.

[@oudviola]

Indeed, I can only enlarge up to 6x7 in my home darkroom, but there is a community darkroom with an enlarger that takes 4x5 negatives. If I recall, some Epson flatbed models cannot handle large format and some can, I forget which exactly but I have the v800 that does.

[@josebrivera1716]

How do you develop the film?

[@JessHobbs]

When I shoot b&w, I develop the sheets at home using a Stearman Press tank. For color, I bring it to the lab. Thanks for watching!

[@Vertacos]

kinda cute :-D

[@mhc2b]

Congratulations on your new 4x5. However, please allow me to state - IMO - f45 & f64 are NEVER good apertures to use. In fact, they are downright terrible, and the worst you could choose on your lens.They yield way too much diffraction and are not nearly as good at performance as f16-f32. No one needs or should ever shoot at f64! Learning to use your front & rear tilts via the Scheimpflug Principle will bring everything into sharp focus at much wider and better apertures. As a rule, again IMO, never stop down past f32. And even that is the limit, meaning wider apertures like f16, f22 will yield far superior image quality. But again, these quality apertures may require some tilt movement via the Scheimpflug Principle to provide adequate DOF. PS - That said, I am loving your videos, and am currently binge watching all of them!!

[@JessHobbs]

Well, I really don't know about all that. I think it's a lot of fun to experiment, try things out for yourself, and see what you like. Everyone's process is different, so to say that because one thing didn't work for one that it should be a universal truth for everyone is a little limiting. It all depends on what each of us is going for as a final image in the end.

[@monkeysausageclub]

You do know that once you go large you don't go back.

[@marcosmendez5712]

for free??

[@Normanskie]

You shouldn't make mistakes, first time is a lesson, second time is a mistake and third time is creative crass stupidity.

[@DDZ516]

are you wearing lipstick or something on your lips? If you're not you should go to a doctor, this discoloration of your lips might be a sign of blood or heart problems.

[@JessHobbs]

Nope, it was just very cold when I filmed this video. Thanks for your concern, but no worries, I'm healthy as can be!