How to load and unload large format film
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- Spencer Pullen gives you some tips on how to load and unload large format film. He also explains the parts to a film box. If you are a beginner, this will help as there are many different pieces. This isn't difficult, with this how to, step-by-step process. If you are photographing with a 4x5, 5x7, 8x10, 11x14 or 16x20 large format camera, this is for you!
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Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm new to large format and have seen videos on placing films in holders but had no clue on how are things laid in the box.
This video answered my questions. Now I don't have to sacrifice a whole box of films!
Glad this helped. Thanks for watching!
Seems to be the only video that shows how to load and UNLOAD the film sheets -- the latter part being at least as difficult as the first one, if you don't want to mess up your film. So a great idea with the tooth pick! Thanks, it got you a new subscriber.
buyaport Thanks for watching! I was a wreck the first time I went through this. Glad it helps in your photo adventure!
Excellent video,many thanks!!
Thanks for watching!
@@SpencerPullenPhotography excellent technical information,clear!Have a great week!
THanks for adding the unloading part. Something no one else covers... like it's easy or something
Skip Mersereau No worries! It took me some time to get comfortable with doing it. Thanks!
@@SpencerPullenPhotography Loaded my first 4X5 Fidelity Elite holders and after practicing in the dark with some blank film and watching your youtube, I want to report that it was far simpler than I expected. Waaaay easier than loading my first Jobo reels where the film often jams up. I am planning to try the Jobo 2500 tank method and see how it works.
Skip Mersereau Awesome! After a little practice it’s pretty easy. Thanks!
Thanks a lot, very useful! It could have been interesting to also address the case where you need to remove sheets of film from the film holders in the field, meaning that you won't be transferring them straight to a developing drum, but instead store them back in a temporary container until you are back in a place where you will develop them yourself, or ship them to a developing service.
As a beginner to 8x10 I have struggled a bit to find advice on how people do this. I know understand that storing exposed film in a spare film box is the most usual practice, which doesn't really help when you are about to open your first box ever. In this case it seems that most people just store expose film at the bottom of the box containing new film, possibly within a dark bag if one is available. I have found that B&H sells empty dark bags from a company called Delta 1 that seem to be a good solution for such cases. Just my 2 cents. :-)
Appreciate you watching! I took a trip to old car city (there is a video on my channel) and I had three holders with me. I would shoot during the day and develop at night. I have a film changing tent that collapsed down and was easy to transport when I was traveling.
I agree, if you don't have an empty film box to put film in, it a challenge on how to store. Sounds like you found a great solution!
Thanks Spencer - good job with the video and good information. Like many others have said, the toothpick is a great idea. In fact, it was for unloading that I watched this video - no one talks about that very much, and that is what I was having difficulty with when practicing. Liked and subscribed. Cheers!
Robert Gulley Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!
Thanks Spencer,another good vid!
Thanks for watching! Hope it helps if you shoot large format.
Spencer, great video ( as always) , very informative especially the neat little tricks ( toothpick! ) . May I add that when you ( like me) just started with LF, and therefore use a cheaper film brand ( like my FOMAPAN 100 ) the box only has a top and a bottom half. There is no inner part. So once you opened the box, you have access to the dark bag. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge!
Klaus Tiburski Thanks for watching! I’ll have to give Fomapan a try sometime! Thanks!
nice，work
The tooth pick is a good tip!
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Paul Gatto Thanks! Appreciate you watching too!
Thanks for another very informative episode Spencer! You're right 4x5'' seems to be easier to load the film holder. I am using a changing bag for that but it definitely wouldn't work with 8x10". What drives me crazy at the moment is the dust on the scanned files. There is a lot of work with cleaning them. I will probably go for SRDx plug-in for Photoshop. The demonstration video looks very promising and there is also a test version available. Happy New Year for you and your family and please keep continue your channel. I very appreciate your work.
As always, thanks for watching! I'm always combating dust. I vacuum my changing tent to make sure that is as clean as possible (we also have a Golden Retriever which dosen't help!). I use a rocket blower to clean the dark slides before I load the film. I usually spend 3-6 hours on each neg to heal or clone the dust and scratches. It does take a lot of time. Have a Happy New Year as well and we'll see what 2018 brings!
3-6 hours? Wow! That’s a lot of time. I doubt that I have such a patience for all of my negatives
Jakob Olszewski It’s an investment for sure. But when I print 40x50, then I know it will look as good as possible. Thanks!