Try Large Format Photography If You Can

[@l10industries]

I love hearing your talks like this. I shoot 4x5 and I am struggling to get into the 210mm. I definitely prefer my 135mm. I also have a Fujinon SF 180mm but it doesn't get used all that much because of the whole soft focus thing. I definitely found the 135mm easier to use in the home studio I had set up before I moved because of the space constraints I had. Some day I would love to borrow someone's 8x10 and try out that 210mm on it. I think that would be just about the perfect focal length for me and I already have it. It would also be nice to be able to use x-ray film without cutting it down...

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

I hope you get a chance to try it out.

[@zbigniewluniewicz7610]

X-rey films are great. Orthohromatic efekt like esthetics. Get mammografic type which is one side emultion. The rest is coverd duble sided, not so scratch resistant when developing and gives not so sharp results but super cheap and great fun anyway. I shoot 18x24cm and do contact prints.

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

That sounds like fun.

[@trix-4656]

This is excellent. The only reason I was shooting 4x5 "in my youth" is because of the weight of an 8x10; even the Canham 8x10 was not light. The price of films was not an issue at the time, although the film holders were a lot more money than the 4x5 holders. If I were to purchase a large format camera again I would go for Chamonix.

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

They are nice ones, I had some of the Charmonix film holders when I shot with 57.

[@CalumetVideo]

I have a couple of 4x5 cameras and primarily shoot black and white, when shooting color I now shoot it as a 6x9 with the roll film holder. Expense is the only reason that I have never went to 8x10. I agree the sharpness is the advantage of large format and perspective control.

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

At least you're out there shooting and having fun. I like 6x9 as well.

[@Larpy1933]

Once again: spellbinding. I find your work delightful. Thanks for the inspiration. I’m using FP4+ (partly thanks to your work with it) in a Mamiya C220. It came with a 55/4.5 (which I love). And lately I’ve been experimenting with a 180/4.5. Yes to working with a tripod. A nice, heavy, aluminum Manfrotto one. Briefly, I owned a Crown Graphic. I didn’t give it a chance. One outing with it on a bitterly cold, damp Kingston mid-winter day gave me a chill I remember well 16 years later. I sold it on eBay to a guy north of Moscow. (Not Moscow, Ontario!)

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

That great thing is you're out there shooting and having some fun.

[@fistfulloflenses]

Always wanted to try a large format camera, favourite photographer is ansel adams , i remember the first time i saw his photography and couldn't believe the quality he was getting from those old cameras, great video,thanks for sharing

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@danielrock4144]

Split Rock - great

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

Glad you're enjoying the videos.

[@danielrock4144]

@@stillshootinginblackandwhite l like watching Canadian shooters especially former pros. If you’ve not seen Todd Korol who is also a former and l still believe working journalist who l think is Alberta based he is worth checking out. I myself live in Toronto and recognize a lot of the environs you shoot in. Overall you have a good channel. I recognize it’s not your end goal to push hyped content, so it’s a nice to see you share your knowledge.

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

Yes I know Todd, we worked the Stampede together years ago. He's doing a great job. Again an actual photographer, not a KZbinr talking about cameras.

[@carlosperezsegura5811]

Nice pictures and video, Rob. Sometimes, I still use my Cambo Legend 4x5" with Apo-Sironar S 210 and Grandagon 90mm. The B&W is unique.

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

Glad you're out there having some fun!!

[@manilamartin1001]

juist found your channel. Makes me miss my sinar p2. new sub.

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

Glad you enjoyed the show!

[@peter2712]

Great information. Being limited by the number of film holders if you are not developing the film immediately how is the film stored / transported until development?

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

I would unload all the holders at night, into empty boxes that I kept just for that reason. Then reload them. I likely had 8-10 holders at the time, so about 20 shots. More than enough for most days.

[@monochromebluess]

Thanks for presenting this talk on large format. It is not a subject of interest to me … but I learned a lot

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marcussparticus8380]

Hello and merry Christmas 🎅 Can anyone tell me if there is a DLSR equivalence to 8×10 full format. What would that be in pixels if converted into today's digital format. What about a Nicon D850 full frame or higher. Newbie here so please don't laugh. I bought my first camera ever, just a couple of weeks ago and no nothing of photography. I was just cruising youtube looking for advice for my new found hobby to help me with my retirement. I bought the Nicon D750

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

There isn't really an equivalent DSLR but not to worry the D750 is going to work out great for you. Lot's of fun as you learn photography. Just to compare the formats, I had one 8x10 negative scanned a few years ago and it was a 500mb file. None of my digital files come close to that but resolution and sharpness aren't the only things that matter in photography so don't worry about it. Shooting 8x10, and even film for that matter, is more of an aesthetic than a quality thing. Enjoy the digital you have and if you decide to shoot film one day, just get a Nikon film camera and you can use the same lenses that you already have. Enjoy shooting, have fun, learn a few things along the way.

[@marcussparticus8380]

@stillshootinginblackandwhite Thank you for your advice. 500mb 😳😁

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

: )

[@valdezapg]

Your video "Ultimate Image Quality - A Warning" says the opposite. So which one is it?

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

If you can try shooting 8x10 it's worth it. To try. It does lead down a rabbit hole though and some people get obsessed with it. It only really matters if you're printing in the darkroom. I don't see any advantage if you're scanning. It's worth trying.

[@valdezapg]

@@stillshootinginblackandwhite Why does it not matter if I scan? If I take a beautiful landscape, and scan it and make a huge huge digital print, won't I be able to enjoy it?

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

Yes I'm sure you would. Give it a try if you get the chance. You might enjoy it.

[@DannerPlace]

I enjoy your content a lot, you clearly have a vast amount of experience and knowledge and I appreciate you sharing with us. Of course, I am subscribed. My only constructive comment is that including your curriculum vitae in all your videos gets a bit tedious.

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

Thanks, will do!

[@c.augustin]

By now, Chamonix makes really nice cameras. My F2 4x5 is a very fine piece of Chinese craftsmanship (yes, those small shops over there do incredible things) and was halfway affordable. But their 8x10 is crazy expensive (I would rather buy the Intrepid 8x10, even though not nearly as good). Well, maybe, one day in the far future, I might jump ship to "real" large format. No darkroom, but with 8x10 contact prints become an option.

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

The key is to get out shooting and have some fun.

[@synlfo7828]

6 8x10 shots in a day? in a month more like hahah prices are crazy right now :/

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

Yeah, it was always expensive, that's for sure.