My First Time Shooting 4x5 Film Was A DISASTER

[@WillemVerb]

Thats why they call it ground glass 😭

[@qvarfoto]

Yeah I lost it there for sure 😂 had to pause for a bit to catch my breath

[@carringtonvisuals2983]

Light leak or not, that photo with your model friend came out as a whole vibe. That 400D hits different.

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you so much!!

[@CineStillFilm]

We love it 😍

[@IntrepidCameraCo]

The fact you managed to get those pictures even though the film holder went in upside down blows my mind! they look amazing! Cant wait to see what you get up to with the camera next

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you so much guys! you're the best

[@lcbalphaphoto]

is it just me or does the rear standard is upside down? might be why @linusandiscamera is struggling so much!

[@lcbalphaphoto]

like the logo on the bracket holding the ground glass are reverse

[@CineStillFilm]

👀

[@jeremyrowlettmedia]

The light leak on the portrait of Mika slaps honestly

[@linusandhiscamera]

bruh thank you!!

[@faded_memory]

So cool that you shared this process of making mistakes and learning with us. Honestly way more inspiring than someone just killin it. And the light leaks are actually sick. Loving the new videos

[@jooorley]

Love the regular uploads at the moment! This one is particularly refreshing in its authenticity and braveness. I think we're all beginners one way or the other, and the process of learning a new skill, like speaking a new language or shooting a new film format, is always tough. I love how you managed to capture the essence of it: Mistakes are an essential part of the learning process. That's maybe even the essence of life itself. So really no DISASTER here, haha! Of course, clickbaiting wholesome content is always fine with me ;D Just don't begin to think of it that way, because your results, even as a beginner, are stunning already! Keep it up!

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you for watching the weekly videos!! love sharing even the mistakes

[@mikehessphotography]

I started watching and increasingly kept saying the back is upside down louder and louder. The end results looked good regardless. From this start, I feel confident your future shoots will be great.

[@linusandhiscamera]

LMAO...i am a flawed human i fear

[@henryjkeith]

PTSD watching this. My ground glass fell off and a piece broke when I first got my intrepid. Happy yours survived.

[@anihilistsweetpotato9535]

This is so exciting! I love these photos. This kind of thing is exactly why I love 4x5 shots, every single one has a long story behind it. Excited to see what more you do with large format!!!

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you so much!! stoked to

[@areallyrealisticguyd4333]

my Graflex SLR is probably the most fun I've had shooting 4x5. it's technically a 3x4 body that shoots a cropped 4x4 image on the sheets. it's so light and easy to shoot especially with a grafmatic

[@allen_snapped]

Cinestill 400D in 4x5!?!?!?! OH. MY. GOD. It's finally coming. That's dope. Yo... as soon as you said, "I think it's this side," I knew you were in trouble. I don't think you loaded the film properly, which is why the dark slide got behind your sheet. But your landscape was dope. That Intrepid is so light weight. I have a Linhof 4x5 and it is heavy AF which is why I haven't shot it in like 10 months. BUT... getting my hands on some of that 400D would change all that, no doubt. Another awesome video. Thank you.

[@CineStillFilm]

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[@tim31415]

When loading the film sheet into the holder, make sure to run your finger acroos the bottom of the sheet to make sure it has slid the whole way in. Then run your fingers (I actually use my thumbs, one on each side) from the bottom corners of the film sheet up along the sides until you can feel the lip of the holders over top of the film sheet. If you don't feel the lip, the sheet is on top of the holder rather than under it. This simple check has saved more that a few sheets of film.

[@linusandhiscamera]

tim, thank you so much for the advice!

[@Argo-F-Ur-Sef]

Keep a dark cloth over the camera all the time. When inserting holders as well. Then put holders in a bag and out of bright light. I think light can leak when you insert/remove the dark slide. But I used older equipment and holders. These precautions may help.

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you so much for the advice!!

[@Playerdue]

Great video! I think this approach is the most inspiring, actually showing how to grow and learn from mistakes in photography!

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you so much!!! always happy to show the mishaps

[@theangrymarmot8336]

I bought a new in box Toyo 45G on local FB marketplace - and dove in. Love the process , and the large negatives. I bought the extra large camera backpack from F.64 and I can haul the beast around. I took have taken it out twice and had decent results so far. It is a learning curve - and slooooow. That was/is my biggest failing with it - I get in too much of a hurry when I don't need to be. I also bought a cheap carson magnifying loupe to assist with focusing - and that works well. - and wait - does this mean we are getting cinestill films in 4x5??????

[@anthonymiller8979]

Nice video. The whole time I am watching I silently saying "you are loading the spring back from the wrong direction" LOL Glad you figured it out. Nice images anyway!

[@hewhotellsastory]

It's a learning process, and it is cool that your perspective views it as a positive. Cool video!

[@EktaHomie]

Seeing Dodger Stadium in the back makes me miss home soooooo much 😭 Especially on opening day. It's time for Dodger Baseball!!! The compositions, locations, and lighting are all incredible, dude!

[@renemies78]

The picture of your friend Mika is so damn good. The light leak gave it character. I'm so glad you showed the mistakes you made though. Really cool video.

[@wilbertvandenberg3158]

From here on out it can only get better.

[@linusandhiscamera]

true!!!

[@qvarfoto]

Fantastic shots, Linus! I kinda think the light leaks add to the photos rather than being distracting. Makes them way more unique. But anyway, best of luck with the next one(s) hey!

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you! great way to look at it

[@SergejKarssen]

Looking forward to what you will do with these once you’ve mastered the art of not dropping the ground glass 😊.

[@SeeMick1]

Typically when you end up with the dark slide in front of the film, it's because you didn't load the film properly. The holders typically have a couple of notches that you need to get the film under as you slide it in. I find it helps to get one corner in and then the other. You can verify that it's in properly by sorta bending the film upwards once it's all in. If you feel even resistance, you should have it right. Ultimately tho, it just takes practice.

[@KelsomaticPDX]

I just wanted to give you a pat on the back when you dropped the holder 😅 what a learning curve. Good on you for persevering

[@trung7909]

Not sure if this works or it is just for me. But I just never took the film cover out completely. Just leave it raised up and shut it in when done. Thanks for sharing the process!

[@Poverello2001]

I shoot 35mm and medium format film, but your video has me wanted to graduate to 4x5 film. In spite of the light leaks, these photos are amazing!

[@cooperclelan9761]

I think they turned out sick even with the light leaks !

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you!! i think so too :)

[@alanescalante1]

This is great! 4x5 is a pain in the ass but the results are amazing.

[@linusandhiscamera]

absolutely!!

[@kadaver78]

I really like the portrait with the light leak after seen this video and others about how clumsy are the intrepid cameras Im glad I didn't purchase one instead I bought a Busch pressman model D 4x5 camera just to start my journey with large format photography.

[@NANCEmusic]

you’re my fav youtuber

[@linusandhiscamera]

you’re my best friend

[@VOIDM3]

I want one of these so badly, absolutely love the landscape photo! Keep doing your thing fam 😎

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you so much!!

[@flicksbymarlon]

Oooh, been wanting to get a 4x5 for a while. Great vid and the shots are pretty dope even with the light leaks.

[@linusandhiscamera]

yes! so worth it!

[@newecreator]

I am just glad the ground glass didn't shatter.

[@TheKetchupPacket]

Roast Willem's setup more !!!

[@PhilKnall]

Too bad about those lost frames, but the ones you got were sweet! Man what a gorgeous location that landscape was, the light fell juuust right.

[@Zetaphotography]

I didn’t know any that received their 400D in 4x5 Glad you got some

[@CineStillFilm]

Everyone that helped support the campaign got their 4x5. Soon others will be able to as well 😉

[@em-dashman4404]

I have an early version of the Intrepid 4x5 (I was on the original kickstarter campaign). I reckon I’ve taken about 6 shots in the years that I’ve had it 😂 Such a cool piece of kit, and always a hot conversation piece when you’re out and about with it. I even developed my own black and white shots, which was fun. The whole process is really nerve-wracking though - at each stage I always felt one step removed from what was happening, and completely unsure as to whether I’d just f*cked up 😂

[@Pepsiphopia]

This gives me hope that my foray into 4x5 is gonna go well :D

[@shotbydevan]

this is so chaotic and i love it

[@hellothisiskyle]

Damn the 400D came out amazing! I’m so bummed, I backed the cinestill campaign for 100 sheets and when they didn’t ship for over 18 months I told them I’d have to cancel my order if they didn’t have a timeline for shipping. Instead of responding they just cancelled my order and then started shipping to backers two weeks later. Kinda terrible way to do business when you’re already making your supporters wait over a year 😭 I just really wanted to shoot this film in 4x5 and now I’ll never get the chance

[@Argo-F-Ur-Sef]

Comedian 😀. Now try wet plate collodion on that! BTW, I have a ton of lenses for an 8x 10 if you ever upsize.

[@linusandhiscamera]

would love to try it!

[@jansayga1465]

8:53 oh these light leaks really add to that photo!!!

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you!!

[@reeft]

Which lightmetering app do you use, Linus?

[@linusandhiscamera]

my light meter pro!

[@King_Dragon_13]

I want to try 4x5. Photos came out beautiful even tho the holder was upside down. But hey you learn from it and get back out there and shoot some more… and honestly that would’ve been me too… I just look thru instructions or just watch a video once and I’m out there just like… well how do u do this again… lol.

[@ethanhunt202]

Had a proper grimace on my face when the slide went straight through the then screen fell off 🤣

[@linusandhiscamera]

bruh that shit in the moment...brutal

[@ethanhunt202]

@@linusandhiscamera I have a Bronica SQA and I'm fucking terrified of dropping it 😂😂

[@lightleakss]

Light leaks can be pretty cool sometimes

[@linusandhiscamera]

username checks out 😂

[@AngeloHinojosa]

yeahhh this experience sounds about right

[@ahoyhere8113]

Love this relatable content 😂

[@alhOOO2O]

"Stop moving bro" - not sure if you were talking to Willem or the ground glass...

[@tomthefinn]

I didn't realise I missed shooting large format until I watched this.

[@Zetaphotography]

What’s a 4x5!scanning solution. Digital Camera? Scan in sections

[@fotopiusintesinadia]

Gives me encouragement to try it 😉

[@radisb]

brooo mistakes are OK, when I shot my first roll of 35mm, I ripped the film then opened the xamera thinking it was rolled all back in. so half of the shots were lost due to leaks and ripped film. but it didn't stop me, next rolls were much better

[@milanovevlogy]

it was fun :D

[@ryejack]

Wow, those photos were incredible! Light leaks are a bummer, but it's all part of the learning process. I've been looking at the Intrepid cameras for about a year or so. I'd like to get one eventually. It was good to see someone use one for the first time. Gives me an idea of some of the hurdles I might face. Thanks, and looking forward to your next video with it.

[@ViaOjo]

😂 I hate when that happens! 😅I’m glad that happened to you. I thought I was the only kind of photographer with that kind of luck!

[@Chefboyar__dean]

If a LF photographer says this has never happened to them, they are LYING

[@stapledtogether]

relatable content

[@xagikneex]

The new cinestill 400 is kinda trash. It’s too thin and isn’t cut correctly, that’s why your dark slide slid behind it. Also it prints horribly in the darkroom

[@linusandhiscamera]

the dark slide only slid behind the portra 400

[@backwardshalos6036]

still awesome results all things considered

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you!

[@_o__o_]

i farted on ground glass

[@chriscard6544]

I did enjoy

[@RocketK]

😂

[@jasongold6751]

The whole Nonsense of LF is comedy! Famous older photographers didn't use those cameras, for decades! A slow film, handheld will more than equal.. i-Phones will easy pass.. Money and time wasted.

[@rustyschackleford5800]

It's a shame you had to deal with those problems, I'm not sure that's a good camera to start on. A solid Cambo, Sinar, or Toyo would probably give you a better first experience, and let you focus on the art. You made the most of it though, keep going.

[@rupunzel6299]

Slow down, slow WAY down.. all the habits from using hand held digital or roll film cameras are revealed in this video. This is the deception of the lightweight folder view camera, the idea/belief a view camera can be used/treated like a hand held camera which is often used to make spontaneous "decisive moment" images.. Proper and ideal images with a view camera are pre-conceived, designed and made in mind well before the camera/lens and all that process begins. Image goals first, not react on impulse first. Practice using the camera with empty film holders and all, simply viewing the ground glass and getting familiar with camera/lens/tripod set up and all related is effectively dressed rehearsal for making view camera images. Be ready to waste/burn plenty of film during the learning process. It is absolutely essential at this point in the view camera learning process to make absolute sure the camera movements are set to zero or un-intented out of focus areas on the film image will be assured. Once enough of the view camera basics are mastered, the vastly difficult task of using and knowing when to apply camera movements can begin. Get a heavier/more stable tripod with no center column and no ball head as these are sources of set up instability. Weight and stability of the tripod is an absolute essential for sharp/stable images. Get a proper dark cloth (attach with velcro), 7x loupe, spot meter and all the usual view camera items. Always use a cable release. This view camera outfit is SO light weight and unstable due to the lightweight simply tripping the shutter with a finger will move the camera resulting in blurred images. The learning how to view camera learning curve is extremely steep, it takes much practice/time and waste/burning of film to acquire the basic view camera skills.