Great advice, I shoot square format, and 4x5. There is absolutely no hurrying the process with either format. And I use both a Yashica tlr, and a Bronica SQ-a. You are spot on. Do everything you can in camera, and save your valuable time for shooting rather than post. I didn't used to feel this way. It was easy to say, "Aww, I'll catch it in post." but then I had a heart attack out of nowhere, and I now realize how precious each moment is.
Thanks Monty! Totally agree it's a slow process but I also think that is one of the most enjoyable things about it. Hope you still get out there with the camera 👍
You've got me going/thinking about shooting square format with my mirrorless wonder. I've done a bit and didn't get as worked up about it as you have. Thanks for doing this.
I found your video because I own a Rolleiflex and subscribed to the channel right after it. Because you are giving real, meaningful tips and moreover your photos are stunning.🤩 Thank you! 🙏
Ahh nice one, lovely camera and thanks very much appreciate the support. Glad you like the photos too, I definitely have a higher keep rate when using the Yashica for whatever reason lol
Stunning shots! Absolutely agree with these tips, nice to have it all written down or in this case as a video reminder. What film stock is this? The last 2 shots are amazing, the bike and the little alley with mountains. Im guessing this is Portra 400?
Hello! I have not been getting notified of your videos and I thought that something happened to you guys... Now I have some catching up to do! great shots and great video! Thanks!
Cropping can be tricky, I agree, but on the other hand if you shoot a bit wider leaving just a little bit more space on each side a square photo can be very versatile. You can leave it as as square or crop it vertical or horizontal.
Totally agree with shooting your scene or subject a little wider so you have a little room for adjusting if needed. I meant more so just snapping wide landscape scenes without properly composing then trying to find a composition later in post you know lol
I have an Yashica LM, which is an older TLR from the 50's, and has a cocking leaver detached from winding mechanism. SO after each shot I'll ALWAYS wind the camera for the next shot, and cock the shutter just before taking a photo, without the fear of screwing the focus or moving the camera...
That is actually a really handy feature to be fair. It's just too easy to accidentally press the shutter on mine especially if you put it back into the camera bag after winding the mechanism.
@@MacnTeensVisuals If I remember correctly, later models, like Mat 124G, have a lock mechanism in form of a ring around the shutter button. Yours doesn't? 🤔
How would knocking the camera for a couple of millimetres throw the focus out? If you are using a massive telephoto lens and focusing on the glint in the eye, you should invest in a more robust tripod. And still it will be more likely that the model moves unless you strap them to a chair like they did for those minute long exposures in 1800's.
I still don't understand why a lot of people find square format trickier to shoot than rectangle. There is objectively less to negotiate when you are composing, and I find square to be a lot more forgiving with how you resolve the corners of your image.
Honestly I love square format and I do feel like I can make it work in pretty much any scenario and get a photo I really like. But at the same time I think when you aren't just simply centering a subject it can feel a little tricky to get things balanced at times.
@@MacnTeensVisuals When I first started shooting professionally, I used a 6x6cm Yashica TLR. After a year, I replaced the Yashica with three 6x6cm Mamiya TLR (C3, C22, C220) with 55/80/180mm lenses for portraits, product shots, photojournalism, weddings and other social events. After a few decades, I wore out my Mamiya TLR cameras and replaced them with a Fuji GW670 III 6x7cm medium format rangefinder with fixed 90mm f/3.5 lens for field work and a 6x7cm Mamiya RB67 medium format SLR with 50/90/180mm lenses for studio work and a 140mm macro for close-up subjects.
@@Narsuitus That is quite the list of amazing cameras haha Trying to buy all of those now would sting the old wallet 🤣 Great stuff though, hope the new setup is working nicely for you.
I think inevitability everyone will make these mistakes at some point anyway, I just want to share them as mistakes so people will be aware of these things when out shooting.
@@MacnTeensVisuals You brought up good points for composition, it'll help people to get better, or more critical, at photography. Once you're a professional photographer, you should avoid making mistakes.
@@CaesarTjalbo Thanks Caesar, I mean we all make mistakes and need to for learning but I agree after a while cutting out the mistakes is the aim for most I would imagine.
Great advice, I shoot square format, and 4x5. There is absolutely no hurrying the process with either format. And I use both a Yashica tlr, and a Bronica SQ-a. You are spot on. Do everything you can in camera, and save your valuable time for shooting rather than post. I didn't used to feel this way. It was easy to say, "Aww, I'll catch it in post." but then I had a heart attack out of nowhere, and I now realize how precious each moment is.
Thanks Monty! Totally agree it's a slow process but I also think that is one of the most enjoyable things about it. Hope you still get out there with the camera 👍
I like when you draw on the photo to explain your composition. I haven't seen anyone doing this before.
Thanks appreciate it. It's actually the first time I have tried that and I quite like how turned out myself tbf haha
You've got me going/thinking about shooting square format with my mirrorless wonder. I've done a bit and didn't get as worked up about it as you have. Thanks for doing this.
I found your video because I own a Rolleiflex and subscribed to the channel right after it.
Because you are giving real, meaningful tips and moreover your photos are stunning.🤩
Thank you! 🙏
Ahh nice one, lovely camera and thanks very much appreciate the support.
Glad you like the photos too, I definitely have a higher keep rate when using the Yashica for whatever reason lol
Stunning shots! Absolutely agree with these tips, nice to have it all written down or in this case as a video reminder. What film stock is this? The last 2 shots are amazing, the bike and the little alley with mountains. Im guessing this is Portra 400?
Thanks very much, glad to hear it was helpful. Most of the shots were Portra 400 and that's what I used for the last 2 👍 Love how they turned out.
Hello! I have not been getting notified of your videos and I thought that something happened to you guys... Now I have some catching up to do! great shots and great video! Thanks!
Hey Jon, nope all good we're still here just been a little slower with the uploads recently haha Thanks as always appreciate it 👍
nice photos, id love to try square format if i can get my hands on a minolta autocord
It is a really nice aspect ratio to use, I love it.
My best of the best stills was taken on medium square film! This is my most favourite format!
I understand why, it's pretty great isn't it. I think I have took some of my best photos on square format film too :)
Cropping can be tricky, I agree, but on the other hand if you shoot a bit wider leaving just a little bit more space on each side a square photo can be very versatile. You can leave it as as square or crop it vertical or horizontal.
Totally agree with shooting your scene or subject a little wider so you have a little room for adjusting if needed. I meant more so just snapping wide landscape scenes without properly composing then trying to find a composition later in post you know lol
I have an Yashica LM, which is an older TLR from the 50's, and has a cocking leaver detached from winding mechanism. SO after each shot I'll ALWAYS wind the camera for the next shot, and cock the shutter just before taking a photo, without the fear of screwing the focus or moving the camera...
That is actually a really handy feature to be fair. It's just too easy to accidentally press the shutter on mine especially if you put it back into the camera bag after winding the mechanism.
@@MacnTeensVisuals If I remember correctly, later models, like Mat 124G, have a lock mechanism in form of a ring around the shutter button. Yours doesn't? 🤔
How would knocking the camera for a couple of millimetres throw the focus out? If you are using a massive telephoto lens and focusing on the glint in the eye, you should invest in a more robust tripod. And still it will be more likely that the model moves unless you strap them to a chair like they did for those minute long exposures in 1800's.
I love shooting square, my favourite format after 16:9.
Cheers for sharing always cool to hear what other photographers like.
I still don't understand why a lot of people find square format trickier to shoot than rectangle. There is objectively less to negotiate when you are composing, and I find square to be a lot more forgiving with how you resolve the corners of your image.
Honestly I love square format and I do feel like I can make it work in pretty much any scenario and get a photo I really like. But at the same time I think when you aren't just simply centering a subject it can feel a little tricky to get things balanced at times.
Anyone made any of these mistakes then? 😂 Or any others you would like to share haha
The square aspect ratio on medium format cameras was my favorite until I tried the 6:7 aspect ratio.
Oh really, I am yet to try 6:7 but it does look amazing tbf. 👌🏼 Which camera do you use?
@@MacnTeensVisuals
When I first started shooting professionally, I used a 6x6cm Yashica TLR.
After a year, I replaced the Yashica with three 6x6cm Mamiya TLR (C3, C22, C220) with 55/80/180mm lenses for portraits, product shots, photojournalism, weddings and other social events.
After a few decades, I wore out my Mamiya TLR cameras and replaced them with a Fuji GW670 III 6x7cm medium format rangefinder with fixed 90mm f/3.5 lens for field work and a 6x7cm Mamiya RB67 medium format SLR with 50/90/180mm lenses for studio work and a 140mm macro for close-up subjects.
@@Narsuitus That is quite the list of amazing cameras haha Trying to buy all of those now would sting the old wallet 🤣
Great stuff though, hope the new setup is working nicely for you.
I dont shoot this format, but I found the video valuable.
Cheers Joshua, well hopefully it comes in handy if you ever decide to try it haha
@@MacnTeensVisuals I'd love to as I'm starting to like this square framing and I would like a medium format camera at some point.
@@JoshuAhillyarD89 It is pretty nice and fun to use even though it can be a little frustrating at times haha
Don't avoid making mistakes: be conscious of what you do and learn from your analysis.
I think inevitability everyone will make these mistakes at some point anyway, I just want to share them as mistakes so people will be aware of these things when out shooting.
@@MacnTeensVisuals You brought up good points for composition, it'll help people to get better, or more critical, at photography. Once you're a professional photographer, you should avoid making mistakes.
@@CaesarTjalbo Thanks Caesar, I mean we all make mistakes and need to for learning but I agree after a while cutting out the mistakes is the aim for most I would imagine.