Wet Plate Collodion - How to make a tintype step by step.

In this video I'm going through the process of making a tintype with the wet plate collodion process. Also check out the article:
dieter.me/wet-plate-collodion-...
I hope it's easy to follow. Feel free to ask if there som something thta is unclear. I'll do my best to answer. Feel free to subscribe for more videos. Thumbs up if you like and if you give me thumb down please let me know why. Visit my website www.dieter.me for more photo related stuff.
Thanks for watching.

[@diegoochoa572]

absolutely love your website. very detailed. I feel like a lot of information out there is very shrouded and vague. almost like people don't want you to learn. thank you for your help.

[@bikemess77]

One of the best videos I've seen on the subject. Right to the point. Got a few good process tips out of it. Great video.

[@jan3019]

i just love this kind of photography, it's fun and very exciting and every shot will surprise you :)

[@alexisbellydance]

THIS. IS. AWESOME!!!!! Thank you Sooooo much!

[@djensen2011]

So fun to watch you do the tin plate. I appreciate the work that goes into that art.

[@DieterSchneider]

Thanks, Glad you liked it

[@JoseJeuland]

It is amazing! I will love to be able to take picture in this way.

[@Raychristofer]

Thats legit bro, good job

[@The__Outlaw]

Thank you so much . Great video , loved your choice of music . Live in Rochester , NY ...... Where George Eastman was an American entrepreneur who founded the Eastman Kodak Company . Never knew about the basic process of photography and developing images . I was looking at pictures of Wyatt Earp, tinplate images. And needed to know , How Is That Done ?? Thanks again .

[@gsmeyersaz]

Nice informative video! I work with Tin Types and I have a lot of fun with the process. Just an FYI...there are several videos on You Tube explaining how to mix the chemicals. All the chemicals can be purchased on E bay. The silver nitrate tank can be made for several different sizes. I made my tank for 8X10 although I'm using a 5X7 view camera.

[@DieterSchneider]

+Gary Meyers Thank you. Glad you liked it. And thanks for the additional info.

[@finkster321]

Nice video Dieter.

[@someblokecalleddave1]

What's the ISO of the collodian, is it standard across different brands of chemicals? What aperture were you using and how much bellows extension factor did add?

[@Pleezath]

So what exactly do I have to buy exept for the camera, lens plate, holder, dark room & black aluminum plate? The chemicals used are a bit unclear to me exept for collodium and water. Thanks for the instruction. And is it true that the tintype has a asa / din of ≈1 or a bit less?

[@karolhrebicek904]

Beautiful video.Thanks.:-!

[@DieterSchneider]

+Karol Hrebíček thank you

[@sbcinema]

I would be interested to try it out myself Which chemicals do i need and what do they cost?

[@Tefrax]

Very informative, thank you. I didn't realize tintypes result in mirrored images (the text on the camera triggered me) !

[@DieterSchneider]

+Tefrax Yes they do, but you can also shoot on glass plates (ambrotypes) which if you want to correct mirrored images

[@TheProfessionalskit]

what kind alluminium plates? is it black surface on one side?

[@lvvovich]

Thank you very much!)

[@DieterSchneider]

For photo related videos subscribe to my new (2017) Photo & Art channel: kzbin.info A guide to tintypes and ambrotypes: dieter.me/wet-plate-collodion-a-guide-to-tintypes-and-ambrotypes/

[@johnli6736]

what is the solution for developing bath?

[@jin9311]

Hello I am a subscriber to South Korea. There is no information about collodion wet plate in South Korea. So I want to ask you some questions. I am using a poeboy collodion (Cadmium bromide is not available in South Korea ) The picture is still blurry or the contrast is poor. I'm not sure if it's a silver nitrate issue or a developer issue. Collodion was definitely well made. The developer made it well by adding iron sulfate, acetic acid and ethanol. But the picture is blurry. I am doing an ambro type. Is it a problem with silver nitrate? Specific gravity is exactly 1.07. If the pH of silver nitrate is about 5~6, can the picture be blurry or the contrast is weak?

[@rick_eeh]

thanks for the tutorial sir ! but, can i use large format camera like chamonix 4x5 , deardroff 8x10 (or any other brands) , or this has to be special large format camera for wet plate collodion ? (same question for the lens too) thank you.

[@DieterSchneider]

Thanks. You can use many types of large format cameras but you must convert the film holder to hold plates. Alex Timmermans has a great video on how to do this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ3FaHeIpLiGjKs You can use any lens that cover the size you want.

[@rick_eeh]

thanks for the response, but about the lens, why do people always use lens like "petzval" or old lenses, not like lenses people use like rodenstock, nikon, fuji or etc ?

[@DieterSchneider]

Petzval gives that "swirly" bokeh on portraits. Many wet plate photographers like that look, but you can use any lens that cover the plate size. Keep in mind that many sellers (on Ebay etc.) say they sell Petzval lenses, but often that's not the case. Check out this article: dieter.me/wet-plate-collodion-a-guide-to-tintypes-and-ambrotypes/

[@mrstandfast2212]

Fascinating, and well edited. Is the final image always reversed?

[@CaptainDominic]

Question I'm just getting into this kind of photography I've been sensitising in a Tupperware tub in safelight but my collodion goes white while doing this is this normal as I can't really see in the video

[@DieterSchneider]

That's normal. However, it's a good ida to do the sensitising in a dark box (even though the red light probably won't affect your plate).

[@CaptainDominic]

Dieter Schneider thank you so much, my first two prints are somewhat a failer. could you recommend anywhere I could get plans I have access to laser cutting facilities or have the sides pre cut for me at the plastic shop down the road from me?

[@gaston01000]

What do you use to make the developer?

[@Chiaroscuro1991]

Enjoyed seeing your technique! Stop by our studio some time when you’re in Rochester to visit the Eastman Museum. Cheers, Scully & Osterman

[@DieterSchneider]

Thanks! Will definitely do!

[@lloydmarion1253]

I have a tintype of my great grandfather which has gone really dark over time. Can they be cleaned up, brightened up, and reproduced? It's well over 100 years old.

[@e.h.5849]

you can scan them in high res, into some lossless format, then edit them in Photoshop to your expectation.

[@johnfunvids428]

I went to the website and watched the video. But where did you buy those wooden things you used to sanitize the plate and fix the plate?

[@DieterSchneider]

I make them myself. It's just a simple box with an acrylic box glued together with acrylic glue

[@lostinspacestudio]

how long do you leave the plate in the fixer? then you wash again for? 10 min?

[@DieterSchneider]

I wait until it's clear, usually 30-90 seconds. I wash for 20-30 min

[@MoonCabinet]

were did you get your sensitizer and fixer boxes?

[@DieterSchneider]

Easy to make with acrylic glass and glue (and wood)

[@SpeedandChromeTV]

You make it look so simple. Is it really that straight forward? I've been wanting to try this for some time but it looked overwhelming.

[@DieterSchneider]

+Lance James (Speed and Chrome) Thank you. It's not too hard to get started, but it is hard to master (I still have a lot to learn about this process.)

[@SpeedandChromeTV]

Do you have a list someplace showing where to buy the chemicals or is there a place you recommend?

[@DieterSchneider]

+Lance James (Speed and Chrome) If you are in the US www.bostick-sullivan.com/ would be a good choice. In Europe www.mamut-photo.com/eshop/en/

[@dusanlietava8082]

@@DieterSchneiderBabička ma učila , že,všetko čo vieš je ľahké!!!

[@dusanlietava8082]

Predošlým výrokom som nespochybňoval umenie a kvalitu Vašej práce.Len kým ľudia pochopia podstatu procesu a technologiu ,tak sa im to zdá nedostihnutelné,ťažké.

[@yakirphotography]

Hi, You make it look so easy, can you put some links to where to buy all the chemicals and silver bath and so on. Thank you.

[@DieterSchneider]

Yakir Yahish Thank you. Depends on where you live. I have good experience with www.mamut-photo.com (Europe) and www.bostick-sullivan.com/ is also a good source but I don't know if they ship outside the US. Lund Photographics should also be ok www.lundphotographics.com There are probably a few more but these are the ones I'm familiar with.

[@yakirphotography]

***** Thank you for the quick answer can you specify which collodion should i buy and developer?

[@DieterSchneider]

Yakir Yahish I like the Old WorkHorse Collodion and usually make my own developer. A great way to start is to buy a kit. This would work fine: www.mamut-photo.com/eshop/en/collodion-sets/60-collodion-chemistry-set-2.html

[@stephenhaliday1791]

Is your camera an antique or modern made? If modern did you make it yourself or Do you know anywhere to get a tintype camera? I find this type of photography fascinating and would love to give it a try.

[@lisdemiri2979]

I actually saw a video who did it with a cheap middle format camera you just need to cut the glass so it fits

[@_H_2023]

I love this and would like to do photography using plate however is it safe to wash this away in a normal sink ie it will go into the water drains.

[@DieterSchneider]

I would definitely stay away from the dish you use for food items etc. Connect a hose to your tap and make some sort of plastict sink etc. The best is if you can do it outside using a primitive darkbox, in a shed etc.

[@_H_2023]

Thank you for the reply and keeping away from house hold items yes.But once the photo plate is cleaned can I put the water solution down the drain,is that a safe way to get rid of it or do you have to dispose of it another way?

[@DieterSchneider]

I would not be concerned about pouring the solution down the drain. There are many household chemicals that are worse. There might be rules and regulations in your country/area, but for private use I don't think that will ever be a problem.

[@_H_2023]

***** Many thanks Dieter and keep doing the good work.

[@JohnnyReb]

How would I start doing something like making tintypes?

[@kevinscottkoepke]

Curious, are you using Star Camera Company equipment?

[@DieterSchneider]

Yes

[@mikemtz8891]

I know this vid is a year old but how do you choose a camera and lens. I understand that getting the hang of the chemicals and technic is practice.

[@DieterSchneider]

You need a camera with a plate holder. The camera must be the size of your plate. The lens must cover the size of your plate as well. The bigger plates you want to make the harder and more expensive it is to find cameras and lenses. I build my own cameras but you can find cameras and lenses on Ebay and maybe Etsy. Here are some more information that may help you: dieter.me/wet-plate-collodion-a-guide-to-tintypes-and-ambrotypes/

[@daledanowski9962]

i like to click on these videos to see what develops

[@jorgerondao]

8 sec exposure! but what is the F stop ?

[@DieterSchneider]

4 +-

[@jorgerondao]

Dieter Schneider Thanks my friend!

[@filmniyom]

Like 👍

[@Igaluit]

Almost looks 3D.

[@Cinq1]

8 sec exposure! but what is tha F stop ?