Photography Shoot w/ Hasselblad 501cm Square Film Camera

In this landscape photography video, I take my medium format Hasselblad 501cm film camera out in the field and shoot a roll of Fuji Provia 100 film. I stick to the coastline and photograph very minimal scenes. I am quite happy with the results, but as always, I am still learning.
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[@nickcarverphoto]

Thomas Heaton you’re the man. Can’t thank you enough for taking my course and recommending it here. I’m thrilled to see you using a Hasselblad, my friend. The film photography community can only benefit from your pursuit of film. Beautiful photos and great video as always.

[@JamesBellLandscapePhotography]

You deserve every credit you get Nick.

[@tauernphotos]

James Bell - Landscape Photography Agree on that 100%!!

[@iamphil1598]

Now two of my favorite KZbinrs.are shooting film. Seems like I need to sell my xt20 📸 😂. Great video Al's usual of you both!👍

[@JonBryantPhotography]

I shoot digital, but I have learnt so much from Nick's field and camera craft. One of the best photography channels out there.

[@nextpicture]

there are three top photography channels in youtube for me, one is the hardcore (cold and snow) landscape photography of thomas, the other is the fantastic cityscape photography from nick wich is more what i love (maybe because i live in Berlin) ...and the reason why i try analog after 16 years again... but only medium format or lager. maybe i make a documentation of my first new steps in 2020...but in german ;) thanks both..

[@noahdominicsilvio2472]

Ok but Nick Carver/Thomas Heaton collab when?

[@jakobmueller2065]

yes please

[@philbraithwaite1316]

......or Steve O'Nions, he knows a thing or two about film.

[@davidv6803]

I'd love to see Thomas' minimalist take on Nick's love of dilapidated buildings. but both of them have such calming videos

[@TyeMorrisVlog]

We get a couple more of these big film shooters in on the collab and we'll have ourselves an Analogue Voltron!

[@lewyonmars7776]

That last shot is my favorite of the set.. love the layers

[@camdendebruin6667]

The sky is just so much more interesting.

[@IainHC1]

Absolutely!!!

[@AustenGoldsmithPhotography]

MORE FILM PHOTOGRAPHY PLEASE !!! Im now happily married to a hasselblad and you inspired me to go on the first date !

[@alexandermeisel4585]

I think its so funny that: Digital: 200 exposures, 5 good pictures 35mm film: 36 exposures, 5 good pictures 120 film: ~10 exposures, 5 good pictures

[@therazor9875]

4x5 film: 5 exposures, 5 good pictures

[@alexanderpopov4691]

Because digital exposure doesn't cost money. Thats why digital camera turn human into clicker.

[@foisonurlubu4303]

Too true ! Learn photography and train often, you’ll end up with 10 good ones whatever camera or film used.

[@briannafigueroa4796]

doctor: “you have 16 minutes and 6 seconds left to live” me:

[@Violectus]

Seeing how you find those beautiful, minimalistic compositions that most people would easily go by without even noticing them is such a big inspiration to me. You don't have to travel all around the world to take amazing photos, there are a ton of beautiful shots right around the corner waiting for you to take them. Thank you so much Thomas!

[@lumenetumbra4223]

Your truly compositional skills are emerging with square format ... in the footsteps of Charlie Waite!

[@SasidharPamganamamula]

I'm really enjoying these film photographs. Just looking at these images I feel like you're in your element and enjoying yourself a lot more (creatively) than I have seen you for a long time.

[@andyjamesryan]

Just such a relaxing 10 minutes or so. Love the photography but the peace in the process, the time taken. The whole process so enjoyable

[@iamdesertpaul]

The best thing about shooting with film is it forces you to be purposeful in your shooting. You can see it in action with your setup and resulting images! Awesome!

[@bagamingshow]

That last photo is by far my favorite of the batch. I love the simple layering.

[@deborahhammond8576]

I love the fact that somebody as experienced as you can still be excited by something new in photography

[@Topsyrm]

I'm so with you on this journey Tom, I myself am re-visiting film with a Bronica SQ-Ai and am taking inspiration form your new found film stuff. Well done for shouting out Nick he's another inspiration.

[@raykalisek9845]

Definite yes on the square calendar. I took Nick's course on metering last year, and it completely changed the way I shoot both film and digital. Loved it so much, nice to see others getting the same benefit and spreading the word. I enjoyed this week's images very much. It's been cool seeing your journey with 6x6 so far, looking forward to a lot more!

[@BosePhotography]

There’s just something so satisfying about the process of taking images with film. I’m not sure why it should be so different with DSLRs, but it is! Stunning images Thomas, especially like that last one. This was definitely a worthwhile investment 😉 Sam.

[@caseybaueroriginals2660]

I’ve watched you for a few years now and always enjoyed your videos Thomas. Now that you also shoot a Hasselblad I keep checking back for new videos. I shoot mostly with a 500 CM and the process changes everything. Well done mate!

[@TheMoodyPhotographer]

Fantastic !! Where are these people who complain not owning the latest mirrorless camera in the market ? 🤣🤦🏻‍♂️

[@nicolasvillela-berrios2747]

Hi Thomas, very glad that you join the analog community. Welcome! Just one thing, you should always check the reciprocity failure before tacking a shot. I love your chanel. 👌

[@rohleek5939]

Fell in love with squares! Never though i would take square images, now i love it because of you, thanks a lot!

[@andrazbarle3110]

I sooo much enjoy this minimalistic shots

[@leovera]

the last one is actually my favorite.

[@AKHILPOKLE]

I love this narrative way of video.

[@scotty4418]

Love the square format, so it's a big thumbs up for me for the next calendar.

[@opwanncanopie]

Love the colour of Provia

[@dihoh2922]

Thank you, Thomas, for showing us your analog learning process. I think even if you have calculated the pictures well in advance, the tension is great when they are in front of you. Again and again

[@nicholasdavis7701]

Square calendar would be sweet! I can’t wait to get my hands on one of these and your book! Starting my KZbin channel this week! Thanks for your passion!

[@MichalOlender]

Adventure and learning process!

[@andrewcrisp9700]

Cambois beach is interesting, along with the industrial backdrop of Blyth. Good video..

[@walterlodzinski6847]

Keep pumping out Hasselblad content!!! So satisfying.

[@maxencelemoine4190]

Beautiful images, that's what I like, and on film, even better! Square format calendar? Yes, yes, yes, and I would add... Yes!!!

[@christaylor1992]

Always love the content! I just received my email yesterday morning saying the book is on its way and I couldn't be more excited!! Your videos have been so inspirational over the last 2-3 years for me. You helped transform a hobby into a true passion. Thank you very much for your dedication, inspiration and amazing work!

[@Lindsay_Brunton]

You and me both Chris.

[@ASamson123]

Love that last shot!

[@johnrflinn]

Mirror lockup, weighing down the tripod and lens hood....brilliant

[@MiracleWinchester]

@10:28 this honestly earned a genuine chuckle from me. Didn't quite expect that

[@TravisRhoads]

Nick's course was eye opening for sure, it really helped a lot not just with film but also digital.

[@ericrjennings]

Your channel is one of the best

[@lauctive2342]

Love the vids, it always calms me down after a tough day!

[@TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel]

wohoo finally another video with the hasselblad. 😍

[@christheking1]

I’m really enjoying your recent approach to minimalism. I think your photos lately look really great for that genre. Thanks Thomas. Looking forward to your next video.

[@IrisNelson]

I love your last image. Thanks for sharing your thought process.

[@Gavla13]

Absolutely loved this yet again really enjoying the voice over and the music is beautiful. Those pictures are surreal.. your a true photographer mate 👏📸 and I love your honesty

[@danieldelorme4021]

I love your videos about film photography!!

[@scooter5193]

Brings back memories of shooting film. So much different than the digital we shoot today. Much more of a craft. Nice shots.

[@PeteEH]

Squarespace, 6 by 6 camera... Feeling boxed in..?

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Haha

[@ivandimarco2004]

The last image is definitely my favourite of the set!

[@StephenMilner]

Great video and images Tom. I think a lot of film photographers and vloggers are happy to see you making a move into film photography.

[@davidellinsworth22]

Also watch your channel Stephen. Great stuff. I am a nobody who has been shooting digital for just three years, and have just started shooting film also. Amazingly good fun!

[@StephenMilner]

@@davidellinsworth22 thanks for tuning in. I hope your film photography is going well.

[@KoreyHart]

Dang great video man! I absolutely loved the photo taken on the second beach you went to. I just adored the textures, and tones, great job Tom.

[@IainHC1]

Absolutely brilliant m8!! A true comment from you..... You thought you knew all there is to know about photography!!??? When I started shooting film I realised exactly how much I didn't;t know!! Analogue photography is like trying to explain space!!! It's an abyss of a subject!!!

[@IanWilkinson]

I just love the mechanical sounds of a piece of precision kit, which reminds me of the time 50 years ago when I used to sell Mamiyas and Bronicas - never did sell a Hasselblad though.

[@photobyjewell1987]

Very powerful & moving landscape moment love the simple but pure sea scape scene

[@ocskaym]

I really like the music and the mood of this video. And my personal favourite is the fourth photo.

[@FranzFridl]

Yes for the square calendar. I really enjoy this series :)

[@tonymckeage1028]

Thanks Thomas, I'm left a bit without words.... love the minimalist approach

[@jdsd771007]

Nice to see you adding more film photography in your videos Thomas! Love your work, and Nicks, and have been following you both for long time. Always nice to the respect in the online community as well👍

[@gastontrrs]

Loving your square shots, Thomas!

[@Fresno1199]

I’m a XT-3 shooter, but this is the 3rd time I’ve watched this video. The 501c/m is addictive. Pure music.

[@1young-geezer]

liked not only the drama of the last shot, but the sandy dark brown, that lovely roll of smooth dark blue gray surf, the impatient stormy sky - wow. Good video all.

[@StuartHerrington]

Gotta love square medium format! Probably one of the most unique film formats you can shoot.

[@SISSI_LU]

Medium formats all the way 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

Thanks Thomas. Another great video. You were the inspiration for me picking up my camera a year ago again and starting my own KZbin channel. 😃

[@michaelinman3501]

last shot i like best, looks like a painting. love my 500 cm

[@albertotafuro8730]

Fantastic video!, thanks Thomas

[@swagonman]

Many years ago, I always wanted a Hassey 500c series camera. As I was young and didn’t have much money, the closest I got was a Mamiya TLR. These days, sometimes I shoot my Fuji XT1 in square format, B&W, with the LCD flipped for waist-level shooting, and a prime lens using manual focus. It gives just a little bit of the experience!

[@jonnmedds]

Nick Carver is the man, along with yourself, I've been following Nick for a while. Great video, nice to see someone learning the art of film photography.

[@samchasingstarlight]

For anyone who has never seen the 3-D like view through a Hasselblad viewfinder it's a sight to behold. It's magical and one of the best parts of using it for me.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

I couldn't agree more. It's like a hologram.

[@Willsydney]

Thanks Thomas for this video! I’ve been exploring square format as well and it’s not easy to get minimalist in my framing ... need to train my eyes to see differently. Thanks for encouraging us with your 501cm videos! Bravo for some beautiful shots!

[@nigelmorley8092]

Just love the square format Tom and remember fondly using a 'Blad 500cm back in the 1980's !! Unbelievably well made cameras. Something about the tactile/mechanical process that feels right to me

[@Mcguppy]

A square format calendar , yes please. And as almost always, loved this episode.

[@silber_grau]

I love it, Thomas! I‘m having great time seeing you, enjoying film photography!

[@82300sd]

Great stuff Thomas, looks like you are getting the hang of your new camera, love that you are showing more of your local scenery

[@jamesurzykowski4918]

The last image was my favorite. I think a square calendar would work. It would be different than most calendars. I saw that my autographed book is on its way. I can’t wait to review it. Thank you so much for putting the time and effort into creating the book! Now I will have a collection of your prints.

[@Florian-dg7mi]

I like your new style of makeing videos... And i like that you are re-inventing yourself and just go with it and explore new things. Really enjoyed this video

[@matthewbuick373]

Whitley Bay! Lovely to see again after months of lockdown!

[@keddy6live]

Dont feel pressured Tom. I come to see your vision and I'm good with waiting

[@PMCN53]

THanks Thomas, the images are quite calming. I particularly like the first 2 images. Film can be so daunting after digital, you must take your time, which is a good thing to do.

[@TheMPhotography]

This low dynamic range is mostly because of the slide film. One needs to be really spot on when shooting such film. You can try color negative film, which is more forgiving but wont reach that saturation and smoothness of a slide film (if you nail the the exposure). Glad to see you experiment with film.

[@sweetdavey]

Wonderful video, and gorgeous shots!

[@stevemartin8445]

I really appreciate and relate to your using film right now, as that was the only thing available when I started learning photography. Photography in it's basic form is about composition and light, and when you have limited funds...the 12, 24, or even 36 shot limit made you really think about those 2 parts of photography even more. I often went a week or more taking a role of 12 exposure film because the cost of film and development. Crafting the photograph instead of relying on getting lucky (taking 100 digitial photos)...although luck had a lot to do with many of my first photographs as I was learning the basics, but it was still exciting to discover the 4 shots that looked great on that roll. Keep up the work, you are inspiring me to pick my film camera up and go shoot. Thanks Thomas Heaton!

[@jasongurr]

True delight to watch and even more now that you are shooting film. I always struggle to see people taking digital photo then spending hours in Photoshop and Lightroom to make the image look sometimes nothing like it is in real life. But to now see your delight in shooting film as well fantastic!

[@kentaufderheide8454]

I got my book yesterday. Totally awesome! Well done!!

[@Noealz]

them some lovely colors

[@Jordz3n]

Great vid Thomas. that Hasselblad 501cm is really great for very minimalistic photos.

[@basmabouresly9766]

This is the most helpful video I’ve watched because I’m new to the field as you are,, Thanks a lot!!

[@tjc9514]

I love your photos in this one. I think your handling of the quality of the film is spectacular. Great video

[@Alister_Benn]

This is awesome Tom, really useful information. I'm looking into my own Hassy just now!!

[@SISSI_LU]

Hassy is the best 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@SteveMillerhuntingforfood]

I recently added film back into my kit. Bought a Bronica SQB and have shot several rolls of both color and black an white. Shooting film really makes me slow down my process, all for the good too. It's also much more engaging, the whole process from handling the film, shooting the image and I'm doing the developing too. I feel much more "one with the process" of capturing an image.

[@chriss2761]

Loving your images with the hasselblad 👍

[@Lindsay_Brunton]

Great stuff yet again Tom. You wear that Hasselblad well.

[@jamesjohnston6765]

Great minds seem to think alike Thomas! I have also recently brought out my Hasselblad 501CW, taken Nick's amazing course, gone out with a Sekonic (against Nick's suggestion) and started shooting a bit of color film. The last time I did that was 22 years ago and in 35mm. I say an unambiguous yes to a square format calendar! Now you just need to go out in the desert with Nick to shoot abandoned western architecture and cactus/rocks.

[@roberttangen3508]

My Hasselblad is a 500C was built in 1965. I have two lenses both Sonnar f4's a 150mm and a 180mm. I do need a better meter though. Love the square format and it has brought back some mystery and joy that has been missing lately. I rather liked the last image. It has a mod and feel to it that the others don't seem to have. I love mod by the way.

[@susanfirth2279]

Loving watching you learn your new camera. Loved the texture in the sand but the last one was my fave.

[@XCMRM80]

I love that you are doing film photography. It really appeals to me after watching this and Sean Tucker's film series.

[@SISSI_LU]

Film is awesome 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@creatorsjourney6286]

I don’t think I’ll ever be bored enough to make my photography harder to do when I don’t need to. But, great job as always with your photos.

[@anthonyplancherel8274]

Great video as always Thomas and love the 'Doom' style fps format - really helps us understand what you see in a composition!

[@barneyangus7499]

Thomas Heston is the David Attenborough of Photography videos, I could listen to his voice all day! Excellent video, I feel very lucky to live in the North East seeing this

[@rauldeandrade]

Thumbs up for nick carver reference. I love how you keep challenging yourself in the pursuit of photography Thomas. You're awesome, man

[@Pk2493.]

Very beautiful and nice clear seascapes photography, i love your all video and your landscape photography📸👍

[@writsidecars]

I am thrilled you mentioned Nick Carver. He is an awesome guy.

[@jackoneil3933]

Thanks Thomas, I much enjoyed that and the Provia look a hit. I had an old 500C/L decades ago and ended up selling it after I got a full Bronica S2A kit with lenses for 1/3 of what I sold the 500 and two lenses for, and your film loading moment reminded me of why I called it a "Hassle-Blad", one of the reasons I ended up with using the Bronica for years. For casual photography fiddly magazines are ok, but back in the day when I had to reload often I preferred the Bronica as the mags were easier to load and 1/4th the cost so I had about 5. I also found the Nikkor lenses a notch above the Hasselblad lenses.

[@JamesBellLandscapePhotography]

Good to see you’re getting out with your 501cm again. You’ve done really well with those exposures. I’ve been considering Nicks course myself looks like it’s been useful.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Seriously man, you'll love it. Every day is a school day.

[@ralfkrahe2493]

It’s hip to be square ... again. Go for the square calendar! I especially liked your final shot. Good ole Provia brought back fond film memories.