Its weird (but great) that in this age of everyone taking numerous pictures a day people are still excited and interested to be professionally photographed and seem to almost immediately appreciate the quality of a GOOD photo over just another iphone snap. Thanks for sharing with us AND those people in the video.
This really captures the beauty of photography.... its about storing memories, and in this case, you were both creating and storing memories for people.... really awesome
Tor: Tusen takk! It is interesting to see a beautiful camera. Like a Rolleiflex , that takes instant photos, a kind of polaroid. At least that is what I understood... I must take photos, again ! :)) Ha en fin natt!
great video! I am 49 yrs old and grew up with a Polaroid peel apart camera with the 60sec timer on the side (circa 1976). This brought back great memories and I enjoyed watching your subjects expressions as I did my own way back then. People are still amazed to this day upon seeing an actual Polaroid print in their hands after you develop it. The nostalgia of this will never fully be replicated with dslr's because of the simple fact is that you have a finished print in hand. Bravo!
Great video! All too often we as photographers "take" an image, and our subjects either willingly, unwillingly, or unwittingly "give" us their image. My favorite thing about instant film for street portraits is it feels like a trade, their time in exchange for a memento. You have a really relaxed, generous approach. Awesome!
Nice! I like your Photo Adventure series and this video is the one I like the most. I like the photos, the way you approach people and the music in this video. Expecting more videos with film cameras like this from you.
This video makes me really happy!! Currently trying to learn everything I possibly can about shooting with film and thats how I stumbled across your channel. I absolutely dig this series.
Hi, I like your video on shooting instant film. I am new on film photography, I am just wondering that do you scan your instant film into digital image? If yes, how do you do it? Thank you. :)
i really feel the passion when you go out and meet people and take their photos. the bags you carry might hurt your back so please take care of it. love the sharpness of the photos and the instant gratification of the results from the subjects its nice when everyone enjoys the photo together. keep them coming ( sorry still not a strong reason for me to go buy a large format hee)
Gavin Johnstone Thanks for the reply. I wonder how it would compare to the the exposure readings in my Canon 70D. It would be an interesting experiment... analog vs. digital accuracy battle. While I may be in the digital realm, I still respect the tried and true methods of yesteryear...
Remeber watching this video few years ago, when fp100c was still in production and sometimes for as low as 10$ where I live. I've always wanted to buy one od those polaroid land cameras and try this stuff out, but never got around to. Got myself old soviet tlr instead. That is how my adventure with film photography started, your videos were huge inspiration for me. I hope you are doing great, and now when film is in its resurgence I also hope I'm going to see your next photo adventure sometime in the future. ;)
Great to see someone actually demonstrating how this is done but can I make a couple of suggestions: [1] When you pull out the metal slide of the film holder before exposing, no need to pull it out completely. Stop when you reach the hashed painted bar/line. That way you prevent light from leaking through the slit where the slide slides in and out. [2] As @pioneerz450 already pointed out, you are pulling out the film way to quickly. Say PO-LA-ROID (2 seconds long) while you pulling out the film, that's how long it should take you from start to finish. This ensures an even spread of the developer and less of it squeezing out and onto the rollers. This is in the Polaroid manual BTW! [3] When you are ready to peel apart the picture, there is no need to tear anything. Hold the pullout tab side to the left and just flip the picture over to the back and from the bottom-left corner you should be able to peel off the photo and leave all the gunk on the paper. [4] The 4x5 sized pack film is no longer being made by Fuji (or anyone else until new55 arrives) but you can still get the smaller version 4.25in x3.25in (Type 100). That is the one you are using. It doesn't fill out the entire 4x5 field of view so you need to make sure that your intended subject is going to land within the smaller film size. Thanks for your time and effort in showing how this is done. Good Job.
Stefan: Question- I used Fuji FP-100C45 with my 4x5 cameras until they discontinued the film. This film and back that you are using is smaller than 4x5? I guess I didn't know that it was possible to still shoot instant film with 4x5 cameras.
HI~ i got a Zone Vi 4X5 camera too. i saw that you can put the FUJI PA-145 back into the camera smoothly but i have to do it hardly....do you know why? i am using Fuji PA-145 Back too. Thank You!
***** should be the same bail back. when i pull the handle of the back, the gap between the camera and the ground glass is not enough for puting the PA-145 back into it. please Stefan Litster, if it is possible, would you mind to release a video showing the back of your camera and the the way you puting the instants back. THANK YOU~
You don't really have to pull it trough the rollers that fast, for one it increases the chance of it clogging the rollers and making you clean them more often, and for second you increase the risk of ripping a tab. Just a heads-up. But a fantastic video, Happy to see people working large format cameras with instant film! :D
Great video. I thoroughly enjoyed mysef. Two things. Besides the rare fujiholder you can also use the polaroid 405 holder. They can be easier found. Also you can bleach of the black backside of the negative and scan that in. You can give away the positive and still have a usable negative.
***** Thanks for your reply. I have tried putting a negative in an enlarger. Only did it once but it gave me decent results. I have to try it again though now I have a dedicated darkroom. Did you use some filtration to get contrast and stuff? I use mainly colorenlargers fot my black and white. Oh and the wrightbrothers came up with a super easy way to clean the negs. Same guys as from the cinestill film. Check it out.
A friend of mine has this camera. I have the earlier Wista camera modified by Zone VI. Along with Paul Horowitz, Ron Wisner and others, Fred Picker was also a great innovator of shooting and darkroom techniques. To check out his outstanding newsletters, go to: zonevi.dk/junk/?page_id=1341 Not all 83 are listed, but the first 62 can be read at leisure. For an index to his newsletters, check out: www.jbhphoto.com/articles/zoneindx/znindex.htm You may want to bookmark the two websites
It's like cooking, a little bit over a little bit under? For the original Polaroid films this would be true. FP100C and FP3000B are self terminating, meaning it would only be like cooking if it were a microwave, and it stopped by itself when it was done. There's also not really any benefit to keeping it warm if your ambient temperature is 50 or above besides slightly faster developing. Did you miss the diagram right on the tab that shows you how to peel the print off of the negative? Also who is telling you the color will shift after you peel it? That's completely bogus. If it were integral film yeh that makes sense, but with peel apart, once you peel it, what you see is what you get. A mask the size and location of the polaroid frame would make it a lot easier to compose as well. I'm sure you figured out that the PA-145 back isn't centered in the 4x5 frame, all that gets even more confusing when you account for everything being upside down and backwards.
Once you peel it apart, it is still possible for the colour to shift for about 15-30 seconds... I just observed this myself this afternoon... Here is the data sheet for the film as well if anyone is interested. It provides much more information that what comes on the box. www.fujifilm.com/products/instant_photo/pdf/fp_100c_datasheet.pdf
![Photo Adventure - Shooting Film [Episode 1]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Qwdf1COjEJM/mqdefault.jpg)
I LOVED how you just asked random strangers to take their picture..... so ammaaaaaazing!!!! I'm so inspired.
Watching you shooting film puts a warm, nostalgic smile on my face. Thank you for this. Awesome job!
Its weird (but great) that in this age of everyone taking numerous pictures a day people are still excited and interested to be professionally photographed and seem to almost immediately appreciate the quality of a GOOD photo over just another iphone snap.
Thanks for sharing with us AND those people in the video.
This really captures the beauty of photography.... its about storing memories, and in this case, you were both creating and storing memories for people.... really awesome
Agreeeeeeeeeeeeeeed!!!
nice feel good video. I like it :) It brings back the nostalgia about shooting film and waiting for the magic to appear.
Tor: Tusen takk! It is interesting to see a beautiful camera. Like a Rolleiflex , that takes instant photos, a kind of polaroid. At least that is what I understood...
I must take photos, again ! :))
Ha en fin natt!
great video! I am 49 yrs old and grew up with a Polaroid peel apart camera with the 60sec timer on the side (circa 1976). This brought back great memories and I enjoyed watching your subjects expressions as I did my own way back then. People are still amazed to this day upon seeing an actual Polaroid print in their hands after you develop it. The nostalgia of this will never fully be replicated with dslr's because of the simple fact is that you have a finished print in hand. Bravo!
Fun, joy and surprise we found in this short movie.
Stefan, you had done a great work with your beautiful camera.
And we all miss the FP film...
This is amazing...this is what photography is all about!
Great video! All too often we as photographers "take" an image, and our subjects either willingly, unwillingly, or unwittingly "give" us their image. My favorite thing about instant film for street portraits is it feels like a trade, their time in exchange for a memento. You have a really relaxed, generous approach. Awesome!
lol its amazing to see peoples reaction when they see the result, we are all so use to digital
Nice! I like your Photo Adventure series and this video is the one I like the most. I like the photos, the way you approach people and the music in this video. Expecting more videos with film cameras like this from you.
Wonderfully done video. I want to also begin shooting with large format film cameras. Such a beautiful interface.
I like this guy. You're the man, Stefan.
This is the coolest thing I have ever seen in my life!!!! Ahhhhhhh
i never know this kind of instant film even exist, thank you!
Awesome video! Love how you show the whole process and that is one beautiful camera.
More film shooting videos, please. I love your videos :)
This video makes me really happy!! Currently trying to learn everything I possibly can about shooting with film and thats how I stumbled across your channel. I absolutely dig this series.
Hahaha same here!! I just received a Minolta xg1. Where can you find this camera! What's it go for??
Really loved this video. I adore your camera. Thank you so much for sharing :)
More videos please! I enjoy them
Hi, I like your video on shooting instant film. I am new on film photography, I am just wondering that do you scan your instant film into digital image? If yes, how do you do it? Thank you. :)
What a great video! I really want to shoot instant film with my new 4x5 but sadly it's not $20 a pack anymore
You guys are awsome!!! I really enjoy your video!!!! keep on going!!!
i really feel the passion when you go out and meet people and take their photos. the bags you carry might hurt your back so please take care of it. love the sharpness of the photos and the instant gratification of the results from the subjects its nice when everyone enjoys the photo together. keep them coming ( sorry still not a strong reason for me to go buy a large format hee)
Beauty of film!
Great Video... Can you share with me the specific meter you were using before each shot?
We were using a Sekonic L-208 TwinMate. Great small, compact meter that does both reflective and incident metering.
Gavin Johnstone Thanks for the reply. I wonder how it would compare to the the exposure readings in my Canon 70D. It would be an interesting experiment... analog vs. digital accuracy battle. While I may be in the digital realm, I still respect the tried and true methods of yesteryear...
Gavin Johnstone I'm getting Sekonic TwinMate for my Yashica TLR. Can't wait for it :)
Remeber watching this video few years ago, when fp100c was still in production and sometimes for as low as 10$ where I live.
I've always wanted to buy one od those polaroid land cameras and try this stuff out, but never got around to. Got myself old soviet tlr instead.
That is how my adventure with film photography started, your videos were huge inspiration for me.
I hope you are doing great, and now when film is in its resurgence I also hope I'm going to see your next photo adventure sometime in the future. ;)
Awesome video. Thanks a lot guys! Subscribed
Nice. Looks like a lot of fun for everyone.
Great to see someone actually demonstrating how this is done but can I make a couple of suggestions:
[1] When you pull out the metal slide of the film holder before exposing, no need to pull it out completely. Stop when you reach the hashed painted bar/line. That way you prevent light from leaking through the slit where the slide slides in and out.
[2] As @pioneerz450 already pointed out, you are pulling out the film way to quickly. Say PO-LA-ROID (2 seconds long) while you pulling out the film, that's how long it should take you from start to finish. This ensures an even spread of the developer and less of it squeezing out and onto the rollers. This is in the Polaroid manual BTW!
[3] When you are ready to peel apart the picture, there is no need to tear anything. Hold the pullout tab side to the left and just flip the picture over to the back and from the bottom-left corner you should be able to peel off the photo and leave all the gunk on the paper.
[4] The 4x5 sized pack film is no longer being made by Fuji (or anyone else until new55 arrives) but you can still get the smaller version 4.25in x3.25in (Type 100). That is the one you are using. It doesn't fill out the entire 4x5 field of view so you need to make sure that your intended subject is going to land within the smaller film size.
Thanks for your time and effort in showing how this is done. Good Job.
Did you have do modify the spring back to use the PA-145? I have the same Zone VI camera and the holder will not fit.
Stefan: Question- I used Fuji FP-100C45 with my 4x5 cameras until they discontinued the film. This film and back that you are using is smaller than 4x5? I guess I didn't know that it was possible to still shoot instant film with 4x5 cameras.
Okay, now I want to try this with my Omega View 45D. Any suggestions to ease the process before I jump into the deep end of the pool?
***** Thanks for the 'heads up'. Good photographer/good people.
***** dude that's a sick Tachihara 4×5!. lol i just saw this on Petapixel. Didn't know you had a UA-cam channel!
I've got a Zone VI, I had no idea this existed ahhhhh!!!!
Good stuff.
Also if you dont mind me asking, what camera did you use to film this video?
HI~
i got a Zone Vi 4X5 camera too. i saw that you can put the FUJI PA-145 back into the camera smoothly but i have to do it hardly....do you know why? i am using Fuji PA-145 Back too.
Thank You!
*****
should be the same bail back. when i pull the handle of the back, the gap between the camera and the ground glass is not enough for puting the PA-145 back into it. please Stefan Litster, if it is possible, would you mind to release a video showing the back of your camera and the the way you puting the instants back. THANK YOU~
Do you give your subjects the print afterwards?
You don't really have to pull it trough the rollers that fast, for one it increases the chance of it clogging the rollers and making you clean them more often, and for second you increase the risk of ripping a tab. Just a heads-up.
But a fantastic video, Happy to see people working large format cameras with instant film! :D
Did you sign the save the petition yet? If not please do we all need this film thanks
Great video. I thoroughly enjoyed mysef. Two things. Besides the rare fujiholder you can also use the polaroid 405 holder. They can be easier found.
Also you can bleach of the black backside of the negative and scan that in. You can give away the positive and still have a usable negative.
***** Thanks for your reply. I have tried putting a negative in an enlarger. Only did it once but it gave me decent results. I have to try it again though now I have a dedicated darkroom. Did you use some filtration to get contrast and stuff? I use mainly colorenlargers fot my black and white. Oh and the wrightbrothers came up with a super easy way to clean the negs. Same guys as from the cinestill film. Check it out.
***** I think I going to give it a try today in the darkroom.
You should have carried a scanner to show us the pictures in detail at the end. :P
I love this!
what kind of camera is that ..what is it called?
Gr8 Video!!
love the video:)
What light meter are you using?
I really love this. So beautiful.
I'd love to do the same.
very cool!
Does anyone know which bad hes using? FP-145? or FP-45?
Amazing video! sadly the days of FP-100c are counted :(
Why cant i have those kinda film stores in MIami :(
Thanks!
Subscribed!
A friend of mine has this camera. I have the earlier Wista camera modified by Zone VI. Along with Paul Horowitz, Ron Wisner and others, Fred Picker was also a great innovator of shooting and darkroom techniques. To check out his outstanding newsletters, go to: zonevi.dk/junk/?page_id=1341 Not all 83 are listed, but the first 62 can be read at leisure. For an index to his newsletters, check out: www.jbhphoto.com/articles/zoneindx/znindex.htm You may want to bookmark the two websites
Here's the new link for the index: www.jbhphoto.com/articles/zone-vi-newsletter-index/
Real-life "Life is strange"?
It's like cooking, a little bit over a little bit under? For the original Polaroid films this would be true. FP100C and FP3000B are self terminating, meaning it would only be like cooking if it were a microwave, and it stopped by itself when it was done. There's also not really any benefit to keeping it warm if your ambient temperature is 50 or above besides slightly faster developing. Did you miss the diagram right on the tab that shows you how to peel the print off of the negative? Also who is telling you the color will shift after you peel it? That's completely bogus. If it were integral film yeh that makes sense, but with peel apart, once you peel it, what you see is what you get. A mask the size and location of the polaroid frame would make it a lot easier to compose as well. I'm sure you figured out that the PA-145 back isn't centered in the 4x5 frame, all that gets even more confusing when you account for everything being upside down and backwards.
Once you peel it apart, it is still possible for the colour to shift for about 15-30 seconds... I just observed this myself this afternoon...
Here is the data sheet for the film as well if anyone is interested. It provides much more information that what comes on the box.
www.fujifilm.com/products/instant_photo/pdf/fp_100c_datasheet.pdf
lol on 5:59 and 6:30 the model is caught sniffing his sock. Too bad the final photo didn't show his "date" and was cropped out.
RIP FP-100c
The camera is very expensive and the color film will very shortly be discontinued as well.
Hot feet on that guy!!
HASSELDORF LOL
Lol, yeah 😂
In 6:32 he smells his sock again
I despise the sound of people whistling in music.