Love this video. 15 years ago our daughter had a friend that went to art school in Philadelphia. He was required to use large format cameras and brought out a Toyo 4X5 on the train. What a beast. He used a wooden tripod. When I started work in 1977 at Hewlett Packard in Pennsylvania, we had a Ultra Large format camera mounted on the floor, on rails in the concrete floor, to prepare the layouts for complex printed circuit boards, with 3-4 layters. I beleive that final film size was 16 x 20 inches. The transparencies were then sent to another division to produce the circuit boards. If a run on the board needed minor changes they would actually alter the transparency. Now, all this type of work is done using CAD and the boards themselves can be many more layers.
A truly enjoyable and fantastic video once again, gentlemen, on the essence of 4x5 photography. The first time I laid eyes on large-format prints, I was truly astounded. Looking at them on a computer screen doesn't quite capture their real essence. The Rodenstock Sironar S lens lineup, particularly the Rodenstock Apo-Sironar-S 150mm F5.6 lens, truly blew me away. The optical quality of this lens is simply outstanding and completely different from anything else I've ever seen before.
Anyone wishing to learn the fundamental principles of photography would benefit from using a view camera and experiencing first hand how the relationship between the film plane and the lens plane impacts focusing. Even when using 35mm or medium format without similar movements, understanding the geometry of light and film helps tremendously. Thanks for this!
It would be really cool to see you guys out in the field with some cool cameras, I know between you two you should be able to bring some enticing gear for film and digital viewers! You both have great cameras!
Toyo-View rail Cameras are very good, as the Toyo-View Field Cameras also are. I used Sinar rail Cameras 4x5" and 5x7" and Linhof Technika 4x5" with Schneider Kreuznach Lenses, when I was a professional Photographer.
Unlimited creative possibilities with this camera! I have a friend who bought an 8x10 Deardorf with lenses at a garage sale for $100. I think Gossen made a light Meer with probe that would let you meter the scene directly from the ground glass. As many points as you choose. Great if you use the zone system.
@@Photojouralist123 WOW! I have gotten brand new stuff on EBAY which have never been opened. Seems Mr. Woo has a fantastic camera store. Even has refrigerated Lens Cases. Cheers! Been shooting with two Z6III's and I like the Heif over Jpeg and the RAW is Fantastic.
Love this video. 15 years ago our daughter had a friend that went to art school in Philadelphia. He was required to use large format cameras and brought out a Toyo 4X5 on the train. What a beast. He used a wooden tripod.
When I started work in 1977 at Hewlett Packard in Pennsylvania, we had a Ultra Large format camera mounted on the floor, on rails in the concrete floor, to prepare the layouts for complex printed circuit boards, with 3-4 layters. I beleive that final film size was 16 x 20 inches. The transparencies were then sent to another division to produce the circuit boards. If a run on the board needed minor changes they would actually alter the transparency.
Now, all this type of work is done using CAD and the boards themselves can be many more layers.
What a capable camera! Thank you for showing off what it can do, another very informative episode!
A truly enjoyable and fantastic video once again, gentlemen, on the essence of 4x5 photography. The first time I laid eyes on large-format prints, I was truly astounded. Looking at them on a computer screen doesn't quite capture their real essence. The Rodenstock Sironar S lens lineup, particularly the Rodenstock Apo-Sironar-S 150mm F5.6 lens, truly blew me away. The optical quality of this lens is simply outstanding and completely different from anything else I've ever seen before.
Best Tilt and Shift Description ever!
Anyone wishing to learn the fundamental principles of photography would benefit from using a view camera and experiencing first hand how the relationship between the film plane and the lens plane impacts focusing. Even when using 35mm or medium format without similar movements, understanding the geometry of light and film helps tremendously. Thanks for this!
This is interesting with the flip conversion using the Digital Back instead of film. Great Video!
It would be really cool to see you guys out in the field with some cool cameras, I know between you two you should be able to bring some enticing gear for film and digital viewers! You both have great cameras!
Toyo-View rail Cameras are very good, as the Toyo-View Field Cameras also are. I used Sinar rail Cameras 4x5" and 5x7" and Linhof Technika 4x5" with Schneider Kreuznach Lenses, when I was a professional Photographer.
Unlimited creative possibilities with this camera!
I have a friend who bought an 8x10 Deardorf with lenses at a garage sale for $100.
I think Gossen made a light Meer with probe that would let you meter the scene directly from the ground glass. As many points as you choose. Great if you use the zone system.
John this camera looks Brand New. Was it used or just a demo at a showcase at his store? Cheers!
I don’t know the owner bought it on EBay
@@Photojouralist123 WOW! I have gotten brand new stuff on EBAY which have never been opened. Seems Mr. Woo has a fantastic camera store. Even has refrigerated Lens Cases. Cheers! Been shooting with two Z6III's and I like the Heif over Jpeg and the RAW is Fantastic.
I love mr. Woo
Great looking camera - but it looks like too much work for me ... 🦘