Hasselblad 501CM Road Trip | Iceland

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[@peterfritzphoto]

Tom, your photography is fabulous, but it’s your filmmaking that always astounds me. Everything you do is so carefully considered and executed to perfection. To the uninitiated, it looks as though you have a crew following you everywhere. Amazing.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Thanks a lot. It's nice to hear when people compliment the video work 👍

[@nrice3623]

I think the videos lately have been so well put together. The story is just as good as the photos!

[@peterfritzphoto]

@@nrice3623 I completely agree. Tom has set the benchmark very high.

[@tompoynton]

@@ThomasHeatonPhotoI need to know who’s operating your drone when you’re driving though!

[@Skulclaimr]

I Absolutely cannot BELIEVE you're already past 500,000 Subscribers. I remember back when you had a comparatively mere 4,000. I've loved your videos since then, providing a calm and therapeutic contrast to the chaotic energy of the typical youtube video. 🌄

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Whoa, you've been here a long time. Thanks a lot. Hope you're still enjoying the videos.

[@johnsmith1474]

A better writer avoids overuse of "I." Your post is not about Heaton, it's about yourself. You cannot believe (absolutely no less), you remember, you've loved. This is Jr High stuff, who the hell are you?

[@Skulclaimr]

@@johnsmith1474 I'm not a better writer. I'm a better photographer 🙏

[@jasongold6751]

Congrats!

[@HenryPiffpaff]

@@johnsmith1474 Yes, it's about HIS astonishment, HIS memories and HIS love for Thomas' videos. Why shouldn't it be? Are we not here to express ourselves? On the other hand, it is very unappealing to give unsolicited advice, especially if it is mainly reducing another's excitement and emotions to grammarly subtleties.

[@fenrisulfur666]

as an Icelander I can tell you that the powerline photos somehow catch the essence of standing in the wilderness and watching the weather.

[@dominichickie4300]

The “my phone is listening” phenomenon is an interesting one. Tech companies generally know about someone’s interests from what they search for and how they use the web. It’s stands to reason that you’d also have conversations with others about those subjects, so it’s only a matter of time until a targeted ad about one of those subjects happens to coincide with a conversation about it. We never remember the hundreds (or even thousands) of ads we see which don’t coincide with a conversation, but we remember when they do!

[@larrycloetta9816]

If you have not yet experienced an ad coming up the next day after mentioning something in the presence of your phone that you have never spoken about in your entire life, other than that one time, and the ad for that thing, something which is completely foreign to your entire life, don’t worry, you will at some point. As have your friends experienced the same thing, if they are aware enough of the ads they see. It happens.

[@martincarlisle4200]

The stark landscape of Iceland makes for some great black and whites, the one at 6:32 is especially good. I bought an older Hasselblad 500C and several film magazines secondhand back in 1977 and used it almost entirely for black and white until I went digital in 2006. The problem of the unexpected negative spacing increase was not unusual, it would happen occasionally and the magazines would have to go in for repair. One of them did it often enough I gave up on it and just used it as an 11 exposure instead of 12. If I can pass on a suggestion someone gave me not long after getting the camera - never leave the dark slide in the film magazine while it is on the camera. The reason is the magazine release button is locked and won't function when the slide is out and is unlocked when the slide is in. If you're in a hurry and grab the camera by the back when the dark slide is in it's too easy too accidentally hit the release button with your thumb and you will be left holding on to the magazine while the rest of the camera is heading glass first for that pointy rock that is sticking up by your feet, not a good situation. Enjoy using it, it's a classic for many good reasons, nice to use and capable of giving great results.

[@BriManeely]

As a mostly only film photographer, I really appreciate these videos. I've had two rolls of film go VERY wrong for me over the decades, and you'll never quite lose the heartbreak, but I've still never felt put off enough to put it down indefinitely. I hope you keep making these videos.

[@o.aldenproductions.9858]

I'm an Icelander living in Colorado....I too went to the empty part of Colorado to take black and white photos and came home with few power line shots. 😁Thanks for going home for me.... thanks for sharing your trip and images ❤

[@andrefelixstudio2833]

Sometime when a piece of equipment go’s sideways it’s just all part of the magic of photography, I think it gave you a great story! Nicely done video!

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Thanks a lot. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@VangelisMatosMedina]

This video is approved by James Popsys.

[@damianwims]

First thing I thought when the powerlines came into shot.

[@wednesdaythroughthelens830]

Had exactly the same thought..

[@Jglider1]

Yes, yes it most definitely is!🤣

[@rlfisher]

"Photography for me is so much more about the experience than the final image." I couldn't agree more. I always try to take the time to just be grateful for being in a wonderful location before I whip out the tripod and camera. Really enjoyed this entire road-trip series from you.

[@David-K-NY]

Thanks for the upload Thomas, don't be too hard on yourself mate, even professional landscape photographers struggle from time to time. Just keep plugging away. You'll get there, Tom.

[@SP-te5fm]

Couldn’t agree more 🤨

[@ariaan_]

Absolutely beautiful photographs, Tom! I loved the contrast and tones of your Delta 100, which fitted so nice with your subjects. I enjoyed these a lot, and also seeing you shooting your Hasselblad. And yeah, a shame about the last photo, but that's part of the film experience. :-)

[@GeorgeLoch]

I really enjoy your thoughfulness in selecting the composition and sequence of your b-roll. Clearly you take time to make this an experience. Also, I really loved that black sand/wave shot. You made it your own.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Really appreciate that comment. Thanks a lot. Glad you enjoyed this episode.

[@bimurtyaganguli6442]

First commentator! Very much excited to finally see Hasselblad 501cm film. Love analog photography. Also loving every video from this trip. Grabbed a coffee. Now gonna make myself cozy & enjoy this video :D

[@user-kv3it7vb1i]

The black sand beach shot is so sick!!!!

[@markhyde1970]

If you've never been out (doing anything, not just photography) and not made a mistake , then you've never had the opportunity to learn. Brilliant as always.

[@namboozleUK]

I stood pretty much in that spot you're on at Víkurfjara Beach (4:56) but the tide was probably another 15 metres out. I was focusing on a log in the distance that had the water splashing over it as the waves came in. I looked down at my top screen on my camera and all of a sudden I was about a foot deep in the sea and I was running backwards. That beach is so bloody dangerous, I thought I was at a sensible safe difference but the waves just come from nowhere! 🌊🌊🌊🌊

[@JamieBulloch1]

effort and passion are always appreciated and proves the point there is always something to learn in the experiences and challenges every day, i try to never miss an episode.... thanks

[@theislandwithin]

Love the vibes in this video. Simple and calming.

[@phynx2006]

There will always be another day, there will always be another sunrise or sunset and another photoshoot ..... sounds like the beginning of a Thomas Heaton Country song 👍😎

[@levt2156]

Hello, Thomas. I know nothing about photography, but I know what I like. I like. A lot! 😊

[@khosrowjalali7898]

As an avid film photographer, I really appreciate the timeless connection you possess with the landscape in Norway. I would love to support you and your work Thomas. Can you please provide a link to your books for purchase on line. Thank you for making these videos and sharing with us on KZbin.

[@thedarkslide]

Absolutely stunning. I thoroughly enjoy the outcome of these images, Thomas.

[@harveytrop1637]

Thank you; this video brought back fond memories of me carrying all my father's Hasselblad gear on trips.

[@jbwilhelmi]

I love the shots of the power lines. They are so ubiquitous...and just fascinating to capture.

[@douglashoward5738]

Brilliant work! Cheers!

[@timking1964]

Outstanding work

[@joelcleare]

Thanks for taking us off the main path with this series. Well done. I know where not to go now. 😬.

[@millymucci]

always cool when you go all analogue. love to watch the process and decision making; is a whole different world and ya, is all about the 📷-experience.

[@markturriff994]

Highlight of my week! Thanks again Thomas

[@rydabyk]

Love shooting film, sure I’ve had some issues, especially with my 4X5 large format but they’re almost always user error. That being said, there’s nothing quite like being on location, getting a comp, metering it, hearing the wonderful shutter click, developing your film and appreciating the final print.

[@user-fi9hv3lo6h]

Loved the Beach shot, as always I love your video style and content. Your honesty is always refreshing.

[@basserfelt]

Really love the pace when you are making videos using the old filmcameraes. It gives something else to the story.

[@Jake-vt4ow]

Yes!!! Found the same thing. The phone listens and it’s creepy. Love your work, thank you!

[@joseandressanchez3588]

Fantástico trabajo!!

[@uzKantHarrison]

that second shot! phenomenal!

[@Rhinoskin62]

Grand to see a side step from just landscape.

[@bb-in-bullcity]

This was such a fantastic video! Thank you

[@FelixGA9]

You may want to revisit Ansel Adam’s zone system if you plan on shooting more black and white film. Keep a “film sheet”. You should be reading highlight and shadow. Figure out the range then from there you can figure out where to place your exposure and how you want to process your film, normal push or pull. If you have more than one back, have a roll you mark as normal processing, one that is push contrast, and one that is pull contrast. Use whichever roll the scene calls for.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

I appreciate the tip, thank you.

[@lawrencenelson7955]

Beautiful black and white photos with a classic camera

[@timmanus]

More people need to shoot with film! I love it!

[@albertotafuro6112]

...thanks Heaton for the black and white lesson!

[@willemfloris]

I started buying a brand new Practica mirrored camera, "replacing" my Zeis Ikon 6x6 Ponta (still have it). But it disappointed me. Some years later after saving money and do holiday jobs, I bought my Canon AE1. But I was always inspired and often advised buy a local photographer with his own beautiful store and doing a lot of mariage photography. He did all of his photographing with Hasselblad camera's. That was my dream, once owning a Hasselblad 6x6 camera. It never came that far as digital started in the 80's. So much enjoyed your video with pictures taken in B&W with the good old Hasselblad, that is the camera that I liked to own once. Thank you for sharing

[@frankphotography8470]

The power line shots are amazing

[@janwilson6145]

Love your images and video style. And the easter egg at 16:40. LOL.

[@23432]

Dare I say it? The video work is the best, it keeps me coming back. I must assume taht the the 'best camp up' in the world also has a 1 hour photo! If I went to Iceland, my first stop would be to Snæfellsjökull. You might already be home, and yes, I know that it won't really lead to the center of the earth, but I would still go!

[@roybixby6135]

Love those old 500 series Hasselblads - even better with a digital back ... 🦘

[@Stchristopherofatlantis]

We’ve really enjoyed your Iceland series and love how you embed the photography info into really engaging stories. Thanks so much for the effort you take to make such awesome videos 😊

[@nathanjayrog]

This was a delight to watch! The shots you manage to capture was brilliant!

[@dueviastradatravel7536]

You really are inspiring and motivating me to bring my Hassie 501CM beyond the confines of my city. Thank you very much

[@julianhart3608]

I have had a Hasselblad since the mid 90”s (a 501c) and it will stay with me forever. What a super camera it is. I relish the day I can resurrect my darkroom and spend happy weekday evenings developing and winter Sunday afternoons printing complemented by a glass of great red wine :-)

[@minisla]

The process of shooting film very enjoyable to watch.

[@bantononabike]

Love Vik. Hope you are having a great time.

[@georgfritz]

It's a total different experience, and so satisfying using a mechanical Film Camera...well done.

[@cshevlin]

Thank god!!! I need something to watch durning lunch!

[@4958stanton]

Loved the mood of them pictures on that camera, epic stuff

[@omarzidjali]

man honestly, you are the most relaxing channels ever. I've been watching you for so many years and still find your videos refreshing

[@AnastasTarpanov]

Love that camera and the film!

[@RedSinter]

I'm with you on the emptiness of the expanse of isolation as peaceful as it is humbling. In particular it brings me a love hate moment of mental gymnastics in the appreciation of such places and the rightness and wrongness of civilization.

[@andypotts8062]

Brilliant video...as someone brought up on film photography i loved all the film shots...timeless...many many thanks

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@NeilArthurs]

Really lovely video! Simple yet so effective and the images all truned out wonderful! 👍

[@calieeldalie2547]

Another great video, this series was a treat! I totally relate to the feeling of pure joy when shooting film. I have an old analog medium format too (not such a great one but still), and I enjoy so much every steps of the process. The risk of not getting what you expected is part of the game, isn't it? Thanks for bringing us with you on such an amazing trip!

[@jasongold6751]

mechanical or processing errors happen. Not having a viewpoint is way more tragic! Great framing!

[@Peter_Reed_Photography]

I think that Hasselblad and the film were made for Iceland. Those shots were absolutely stunnin' 😉 😁 Please, please, please, don't mention Christmas again! 😆It's bad enough going into supermarkets and garden centres to find they're getting their stuff out already! 🤬

[@petesuchon7340]

Thanks for the video.

[@allansisson355]

Great video, as always.

[@SteffenMiethke]

Just wanted to say: amazing images. So much thought and so well framed🤞🏻

[@kertpilman]

Aah the fact that you do all the filming yourself on these trips still amazes me :) You must be really busy setting up the scenes while also getting to the prize.

[@photogl]

Such a cool video. Old school, baby!!! I wore out a 503 CM ( well I tried to ) in my earlier days. I shoot Sony A1 now, but you brought back the magic of the quality of the Hassy clunk-clunk!!!!! Thank you for that…..

[@j.w.7461]

Makes me miss my Bronica SQA.... Love your work. Thanks.

[@ipfishing1466]

Just Brilliant I just love your videos👋

[@ChrisEdgecombePhoto]

Wow, amazing images. The one at 06:33 is sublime. Amazing.

[@artemmostovoy]

AWESOME!

[@MrMrWattz]

First frame was a beautifully captured image!

[@brianlemke6017]

Calgary here. Looks like sweater and shorts weather. Time to cowboy up. Beautiful shots.

[@nick7813]

For some reason all hasselblad owners are obsessed with Iceland 🇮🇸 I’m buying mine next year and thinking of going as well! What a beautiful place!!

[@markvenables4804]

Hi Thomas, was there in April this year. Absolutely awesome place. I saw the wooden pylons and thought what a great subject but was on an organised tourso couldn't just stop to take photos. Thanks for sharing the knowledge.

[@wildbillgreen]

Your upload day is my favorite day of the week! I’ll open up my bottle of Lagavulin Offerman edition tonight for the occasion!!❤

[@junerobinson8169]

Great video, sorry about the last roll of film. Lovely scenery yet again. Great advertisement for your book and calendar, just an update on the calendar I received mine today thank you, looks lovely I am sure my husband will love it, nice surprise on Christmas morning. Loving your videos as always…take care

[@andymcgarty3099]

I was expecting the Blad to blow an exhaust.... Lovely shots, lovely looking camera. Great video.

[@peterfritzphoto]

You’re such a brilliant storyteller. Just brilliant. 👍

[@shaunmadill8866]

This is a very timely video, for me. This week I purchased an Olympus OM10 (plus manual shutter speed adapter). I’m a child of the70s, and my dad had one of these when I was a kid. Nothing like your film cameras, but I’m very excited to use it.

[@ML-rm3vk]

Great camera

[@biffyeager611]

Time to get a new back for your 501 CM with black trim. The Joy of Shooting with film! I don't miss those days! Still great imagery. Keep up the good work!

[@MarkN67]

Black Sand Beach, when I was there is February it was covered in snow, managed some incredible shots.

[@Josh-el2nw]

Full Olafur Arnalds vibes from this video!

[@thehowlingterror]

Thanks for the vid. 👍

[@the_lost_navigator7266]

14:05 I like the image of the delica on the horizon, looked liked it might have made a good adventure/travel photo.

[@TES-bp9bn]

Perfectly.

[@davidknight6981]

Very nice.

[@jasongold6751]

I deleted last comment! I was an idiot! I do still use film.. Bought some TMX 100, 35mm. Processed in Blazinal/Rodinal. The negatives so beautiful! Sure Digital has no real cost, unless one continually upgrades equipment. I prefer my Rollei Automat, with easier loading. Of course, doubt I could manage graduated filter! I really liked your shoot! Strange thing I hate my Rollei! I do! Yet my success rate better than any 35mm RF or SLR! So far ahead of digital! Hint! develop a roll every now and then, as an insurance! Look forward to more trips! Bravo! You didn't have to tell about wayward magazine! Bravo! Enjoyed it again !

[@davidmundy1]

And introducing my third book, "Powerlines of Iceland". Joking aside, I love the photos you compose of the simple everyday items we see all the time.

[@happyhermit2022]

Excellent thank you really interesting 👍

[@whafrog]

Loved this series of images, so impressed at how you know whether the composition is good or not and can capture it in one frame. Part of this must be the "no distractions" viewfinder with analogue...I discovered that if I turn all the "read outs" off in my DSLR viewfinder, I end up with much fewer, and much better, images. Anyway, funny to be in Iceland and shoot power lines, but you proved it's highly worth it.

[@nannyg666]

15:24 gave me Ichabod Crane vibes!

[@DPImageCapturing]

I really like this one Thomas! The first time I seen the power lines in Iceland was in your video when you were on the black sand beach with the iceberg years ago, that one fascinated me as well. I shoot a lot of 120 and a few have power lines & towers in them, CHEERS!

[@waynekirk8951]

Nice work mate...

[@brianglock3099]

Fun! Always loved going out with the Hasselblad 500cm. Need to replace the light traps on the film backs, then take it out for,old tines sake 😊

[@macronencer]

Got my calendar today - thanks Tom! It's beautiful. Didn't manage to get one last year so it's a nice treat to be able to support you again and make my kitchen wall more pleasant to look at. By the way I really loved the wave photo - the composition had an unusual distribution of shapes in it but somehow the balance wasn't off, it was actually very engaging to look at. I think you caught a nice framing there.

[@larryrudnick1519]

Nice shots all - the powerlines remind me a bit of Cole Thompson's series of images, called simply "Powerlines"

[@63MacGuy]

That is the best setup!!! Shoot test rolls, and all of your backs to make sure that they are all good😢 also, make sure you let your film get to room temperature after you pull it out of the refrigerator.