Lovers Key State Park - Large Format Film Photography
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- Want to learn how a large format camera works? Spencer Pullen shows how he photographs with his 8x10 large format film camera. This episode takes place at Lovers Key State Park in Bonita Springs, Florida.
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Enjoyed it! My favorite is the second image, but the shells in the first are really nice, too....they're really flowing now. Loved the improved audio, all you new toys, and even the logo on your shirt! Thanks for sharing~
Kathryn McDaniel Appreciate you taking the time to comment! Thanks for the kind words.
I had never heard of the Lee Filters lens hood. Saw it in this video and ordered one from B&H the next day. Thanks Spencer!
Lucious Van Jones Glad it helped! The hood has gotten me out of some possible issues with the sun. It’s a great tool. Thanks for watching!
Superb shots and great information,thanks Spencer!
Thanks for watching!
Not too many large format photographers on UA-cam Spencer, glad to find your's. I shoot 4x5 but may eventually go to the big camera. You should leave your final images up for a few seconds longer, I really enjoy seeing the fruits of all that work and the final image is what it's all about.
+Bill McCarroll Thanks for taking the time to watch! 8x10 does produce a big negative. It allows me to get my prints 50x60. I'll extend the photos on future episodes. Thanks for the input and for watching!
Was looking into getting a zone vi 4x5 which is what brought me here. I ended up finding some really good photography :) great work.
First, I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment! All of my large format videos feature my Zone VI 8x10. Zone VI are beautiful cameras. Mine is a bit heavy at 20ish pounds. My friend has a Zone VI 4x5 and it's a beautiful and easy to use camera. If you have any questions, I'll be glad to help any way I can. Thanks!
thanks for the quick reply, Spencer. While I realize the options for lenses are incredibly large, I would be curious to hear if you had some recommendations for decent middle of the road 'normal' lens. My experience is generally with medium format to this point.
On a 4x5 camera, the "normal" lens, or about what a 50mm would look like on a 35mm camera, would be a 150mm. A lens like a 90mm would be "wide angle" and 210mm would be considered "telephoto". Depending on what you are going to use for a tripod, you may want to check out what I went through to find a light and stable tripod. Here is the link if you would like to check it out: ua-cam.com/video/l1DYBNYAOkM/v-deo.html Thanks!
Thanks again! I actually have that same manfrotto that you review in the video already. Had to get something pretty beefy for my RB67. The focal lengths I am comfortable with but was curious if there was a particular brands or models that you had previously had good (or bad) experiences with.
Miles Jackson I believe you are asking about the lenses? All I have used are the Nikon ones. Very, very sharp. I’m sure there are others that are also just as good, but I have never used them. When I shot digital, I used Nikon so I stuck with it. Hope this helps.
nice photos and some useful information, as always! Thank you!
Klaus Tiburski Appreciate it! Just finished another round of videos. Will upload a new one over the weekend. Thanks!
Spencer Pullen I' ll definitely tune in! Having a great deal to learn as I want to start with LF photography myself in the near future ( still collecting some bits and pieces)
great t-shirt spencer, your images remind me of some that Edward Weston took. Lovely location just the sort of place i'd like to go to. Thanks for sharing.
tom gamble Thanks for taking the time to watch!
Great video, Spencer. Just one question...since the meter reads at Zone V, your shadows would be placed in that zone if you shot at the metered shutter speed. Did you make adjustments to place the shadows in Zone IV or III? This is one area where I tend to either struggle or overthink it.
Thanks for watching! You are correct. I place my shadows in Zone V. I like photos with lots of details in the shadows. However, this pushes the highlights to the top of the scale sometimes. I'm now using divided Pyrocat HD to preserve the highlights. If you have not seen my developing video, that will explain it in more detail. Thanks!