Shooting 8x10 for the first time! | Exploring Abandoned Millstone Quarry | Large Format Photography

Yes, I have finally found the time and got everything ready to make my first 8x10 Zebra Dry Plates! In the last two weeks I had to make myself a lens board and most importantly I designed & printed a prototype 8x10 Zebra holder that can accept two glass Dry Plates at once. We are approaching the peak of the summer here in Slovenia with temperatures well above 30C but that didn't stop me from going out and doing some Large Format Landscape Photography. I start the video by packing all of my gear before getting on a hike that was supposed to take me to two medieval castles and an abandoned millstone quarry. At the end of the video I also discuss my recent findings when it comes to dry plate emulsion defects, develop the two plates and show you the results :)
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0:18 Introduction (getting all the gear ready)
8:00 Field (exploring & exposing both plates)
22:42 Back in the darkroom (why does emulsion detach from the glass?)
26:00 Processing the Plates
29:04 Final results
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[@monsoonthebaboon]

The length is fine. It seems very reasonable to let the subject and the adventure dictate the length of the video. The second picture was worth the wait.

[@lostlightart6064]

Agree Mathieu. Thanks for watching!

[@tylerhuttosmith]

I don’t mind the longer length of the video! I’m just excited to get into large format and alt processes

[@lostlightart6064]

Thanks Tyler :)

[@WAHB50YY]

You are brilliant man! i have been a professional photographer for 34 years and I wanted to get back to traditional photography. Your work is magnificent!

[@RandyMoe]

You doing great Just keep on keeping on!

[@lostlightart6064]

Thanks Randy!

[@jerryeisner1]

You did a great job. I apologize if you already mentioned it. But when you were trying to figure out the exposure, I think that you may have forgotten to mention or consider modifying your exposure for any possible Reciprocity failure, which can occur when extending the bellows more than a normal amount. Either that or extending the exposure for longer than normal time spans can cause under exposure if not properly compensated. Having said that I really love the photos and think they Rock!!

[@LScott97]

Really like the second shot! Perfect length for this type of video. 👍

[@csabapapp8481]

Now i got some time and materials to try out making my own plates. You do a fantastic job with your videos. A lot of very useful knowledge. Thank you for the hard work!

[@SD_Alias]

Congratulations to your new big plates and camera! Video is not too long because it is full of content. I would get a sheet of PVC or so as a protector for that big groundglass. It is much faster shattered than a 4x5… ;)

[@lostlightart6064]

Ok. Yes I will for sure consider getting the protector or printing it myself

[@FrankNazario]

The video is the perfect length, thank you so much for sharing... looking at getting an 8x10 and starting my dry plate journey myself...

[@hericperez]

This was so amazing! Well Done!

[@TomLeePhoto]

Excellent - can't wait for the 8x10 holder to become available!

[@lostlightart6064]

Me to :)

[@chickenitsa]

The Slovenian Darius Kinsey!

[@shawnhollbach395]

Awesome, I love watching your videos

[@lostlightart6064]

Thaks Shawn!

[@davidalexander-watts6630]

30 mins is a good length for such interesting content, thanks. I must get to use the 5x4 dry plates I got from you recently.

[@lostlightart6064]

Thanks for the kind words and good luck with Zebra Dry Plates. If you will have any questions don't hesitate to contact me :)

[@DesertRider999]

The length of the video is just fine Nejc, as your delivery is so engaging and it really feels like we are out with you on your adventures and it is quite exciting, having taken the shots, to then return with you to your dark room to see what results you get (something I can relate to with my initial forays into 4 x 5 photography) so keep up the great work.

[@lostlightart6064]

Thank you Steve :)

[@richardstollar4291]

Interesting shots at the quarry - nice to see the 8x10 holder is getting ready for production - hope to see them available soon.

[@lostlightart6064]

Thanks Richard. I will for sure return as when I was leaving I found many more quarry walls!

[@richardstollar4291]

@@lostlightart6064 take a few more plates along with you next time :)

[@phillipP8848]

Great progress. Looking forward to the next one.

[@lostlightart6064]

Thanks Phillip!

[@waynesimon7096]

Another lovely production Nejc. You covered a lot of material in this one. New plate holders, new 8x10 dry plates, hiking, photography, processing problems. I never considered heat shrinkage of glass as a problem in developing dry plates but it makes sense. Very informative and enjoyable as usual. I think you need to upgrade your ball head to a three way head to handle the larger weight of the 8x10. Thanks for taking the time to create these videos. Cheers from Canada.

[@lostlightart6064]

Thanks Wayne. Yes I think my ball had is no good for heavier cameras!

[@shajinjaleelartist]

great job brother....

[@John76220]

Length is just fine ^^ (bit I love very long video when driving) Thanks for this video

[@lostlightart6064]

You are welcome ☺️

[@John76220]

@@lostlightart6064 I've just discovered large format photography via your channel, it's amazing! I would like to read more about it, would you recommend me a book that I can buy ?

[@mapjon]

This was great. Thanks

[@lostlightart6064]

Thank you Jon :)

[@ducatitastic]

Fantastic video Nejc, not too long at all, you are making amazing progress and must be very excited with the results, I for one look forward to seeing the amazing images that you are getting with your own dry plates.

[@lostlightart6064]

Yes everything is very rewarding specially when you test a few things at once and they all perform great!

[@melaninxhalide1165]

More longer length videos for sure! Excited to see what you do with that 8x10. Would love to see you shoot some portraits on dry plate!

[@lostlightart6064]

Hey. Its definitely a lot of editing that has to be done with this kind of videos but I like you to see the whole experience. Even tho I primarily shoot landscapes and nature I might experiment with some portraits as well... :)

[@EastmanView]

Welcome to 8x10!

[@lostlightart6064]

Thanks!

[@paulstillwell]

I agree with Mathieu. Let the subject matter dictate the length. For me it was longer than I expected (because you usually make them shorter), but I enjoyed it thoroughly! In the first image it looks like there might be another type of carving or painting of an animal on the wall... A little up and to the left of the incomplete stone on the right, and almost directly above and a little to the right of the incomplete stone on the left. Very cool location!

[@marikapi01]

I really enjoyed the video. Not too long, just fine. Lots of good information. I also use an intrepid (mk1) 8x10, mostly with x-ray film. I am tempted to go and try hè glass plates some day. Thanks for this awesome video.

[@lostlightart6064]

Hey Paul. Thanks for the kind words and interesting observations :)

[@lostlightart6064]

@@marikapi01 Thank you for the kind words Mariette!

[@reynaldocastaneda4712]

As always, Nejc, your video is very simple yet informative. Since you are able to make your own filmholder, you can also make an insertable ground glass protector. Great video man!

[@lostlightart6064]

Thanks Reynaldo! Yes I actually got one together with my Intrepid 4x5 but to be honest I often forget about it. Well I better start using them before the glass brakes!

[@AlexLuyckxPhoto]

Fantastic results! I do hope to try dry plate work next year!

[@lostlightart6064]

Thanks. Yes you should! :)

[@martin-f5482]

Hi, this was a milestone, congrats! It worked out very well and even the subject performs so awesome. Keep on doing this and good luck with selling Zebra dry plates.

[@lostlightart6064]

Yes it was. I will and thank you for the kind words :)

[@dumkopf]

Really well done. The end result was worth the wait. A lot of great info. Makes me really want to try out large format...I want 8x10 Happy Statehood Day!

[@dumkopf]

I really liked the 2nd plate. The first one was solid. But the detail on the millstone was spectacular.

[@tlhawkins6699]

Really like the longer video. I was so excited to see this video. I have been mainly shooting with an old Graflex Super Speed Graphic but been curious about the 8x10 Intrepid. May have to take the plunge. Price of a good lens scares me though.

[@lostlightart6064]

Hey Trina. Yes everything is more expensive with 8x10 but you can save on a enlarger or scanner as you can direct contact print the negatives at the end :D

[@cglinuesa]

Hi! I like your work a lot! I making my first steps with liquid emulsion (Foma photo emulsion) and I want to try it with glass (with enlarger, positive in glass). I watched your video of the preparation of the glass but I dont know what do you do for keep the emulsion on the glass when you developed it. Maybe do you use some chemical o something to keep the emulsion “hooked” to the glass whenyou put it in to the developer/stop/fix…. Can you help me? Thanks in advance!

[@charlesyeager7264]

nice

[@lostlightart6064]

Thanks Charles :)

[@chrismckenna4689]

I think there is something wrong with your refrigerator. It appears that there was no beer in it!

[@lostlightart6064]

Haha I have to disappoint you as I dont drink. Not the right Slovene right? :D

[@CM-cb2km]

Nice! I have a Chamonix 8x10 wet plate holder. Can I use that for dry plates?

[@lostlightart6064]

It will work without any problems but you can only load one plate in at once...

[@richardstollar4291]

Can you tell me about your lens - Schneider Kreuznach 240mm? I can't find any details on it - what's the image circle? Do you get much movements? I have the 210mm f5.6 but won't cover 8x10 very well.

[@lensman5762]

The 2nd shot really highlights what a G Claron was designed for. Is there a slight light leak on the left side of the image?

[@lostlightart6064]

Hey I agree. What seems like a light leak on the left was actualy a fully lit up part of a rock. Because emulsion mostly sees blue and UV this extremely overexposed parts with a hue around them is very common specially in a strong shadow&highlights situations 😉

[@pcbnowchannel8966]

Skip to 25:00, all are there.

[@julianbass3566]

I have a Big question witch lightmeter are you using ? LG

[@lostlightart6064]

I use a phone metering app called Light Meter Free for android

[@LaViejaConsolada]

@@lostlightart6064 bold! I tried my phone for a while but at the end I bought a spot meter. And let me tell you, much better!

[@lostlightart6064]

@@LaViejaConsolada Shooting film or?

[@LaViejaConsolada]

@@lostlightart6064 large format. I'm learning the zone system, and without a reliable light meter I was lost in the mist, ahahah

[@gabriele.valensisi]

Awesome places! I think that you should upgrade your tripod head with a 3-way head, with a large base head plate, so you can get rid of unwanted movements due to the leverage effect when inserting the holder.

[@lostlightart6064]

Hey Gabriel. Definitely thanks for recommendations!

[@stephan.scharf]

good video, but your tripod is a toy. A tripod mus be heavy, extremely heavy. Weight is ok if you are sweating. And a ball based head is not recommended for lf cameras.

[@lostlightart6064]

Thanks. Regarding the tripod I use what I can afford and carry around on my hikes however I will deffinetly have to change the ball head!

[@stephan.scharf]

@@lostlightart6064 I know the weight problematic very well ;-) I guess your 8x10 is light weighted, my feelings for your camera are min. 5kg for your tripod. My 8x10 tripod (for Sinar) is 15kg.