Why Would Anybody Buy This Camera - Did I Make A Mistake?
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- Опубліковано 31 жов 2020
- The Fuji GX617 panoramic camera is a serious bit of kit for the landscape photographer, but it's old, it's big, it's heavy and it shoots film. This camera has many limitations and it is easy to make mistakes, as seen in my last Landscape Photography video in the field. Today I want to share why anybody would buy this camera and show that it is possible to make successful images without too much trouble. Join me in the field as I shoot landscape photography with my Fuji GX617 panoramic film camera.
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I love the minimalism of these images. We live in a world that seems to shout at us constantly; images like these offer serenity and tranquility. Good work :-)
Antarctica - I've been lucky to have been on expedition ships down there twice. My photo related advice is to have policies in place about position on zodiacs. I found people can get aggressive about prime spots (front/back corners), which affects how quickly you can get people off the ship (an issue when people are melting inside wearing all their cold gear waiting to get on the zodiac). Also enforce policies against standing up in the zodiac (or worse, forcing themselves between people on the other side of the zodiac). Folks pay a lot to be there and seem to feel entitled to get every possible shot, so aggressive photographers push the boundaries as much as they can. People also have drastically different perceptions of value on their gear. I've watched some, presumably well off, allow full bodies and L lenses to be submerged in salt water. When they sit next to people who covet their hard earned L lens, it can lead to conflict when one isn't as careful around the other. Finally, outside photography, try and get to South Georgia one day. It's amazing. Cheers.
@@RiceCake-ep9gu wrong. No amount of money entitles anyone to be a dick.
That's funny.Aggressive photographers.I guess it would be best to have some type of meeting about how to manage spots,because I would laugh in someone's face,trying to tell me what to do with my camera.There would be no conflict because the fact is,$700 body or $7000 rig,they both have the same creative rights.If it's a question of money spent,then those spots can be marked and reserved...
Personally I think the third image is the best. I understand why you think otherwise. With the light only on the left but with the pano crop and that water line in the foreground leading your eye 👁 to the massive negative space on the right side make it a perfect image. Anyone else think this? Awesome photos TOM 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
"Photography Is Always About The Experience" -Thomas Heaton, 2020
Probably the only photographer who is coming out of his comfort zone. Happy to be one of your loyal followers Tom
I believe it is imperative to go beyond ones comfort zone if you want to create meaningful art (or to be effective in any field, in general). I have been a film photographer for 40 years and I have been teaching film photography for 15 years now. I spend 8 hours a day in a darkroom, and if I didn't push my own personal boundaries in photography, I would have burnt out a long time ago. I am a long time large format, zone system photographer so that always keeps things fresh. I have also always loved pinhole photography, so when things get tiresome, I make a camera out of something I have never used before and go shooting. I use film, paper, litho, xray and whatever I can get my hands on to change things up. There is plenty of failure, but the process of figuring things out keeps the love alive. My daily shooters at this moment are my 3.25 x 4.25 Graflex (hand held) and a coffee can with paper negatives, and I am having a ball. I cycle through a tremendous amount of equipment to keep the technical aspect interesting.
I have had so many different digital cameras over the years. Never have I ever been more happy about shooting images than I am now, and now I only shoot film. To me its more than just the images, I love how an old camera makes me rethink the way I shoot, and as an added bonus I get better images. Keep doing what you love, the second you start to do what you think the audience wants thats when it will all fall apart, and people lose interest. Be youself and It will all be good for many years to come 👌🏼
@John ok Agreed 👌🏼
I agree. I’m getting back into film after a 25 yr hiatus. Not sure if I’ll ditch digital all together but right now I’ve noticed that my digital work has also improved by simply being forced to slow down with medium format film. I’m shooting less images and being more deliberate all the way around and the results are the proof in the pudding. Fun stuff!
I’m glad you still created a video out of the footage you had. I love that you don’t talk to the camera in front of people ☺️
I also returned to the same location two days in a row this week to get the perfect light. It was well worth it. Antarctica sounds amazing!!
I purchased one of these and used it a lot, Although that was before digital. :) I found it took a lot of careful work using filters.
Boring experience, digital.
How did you use filters, I have purchased a few Haida 75mm square ND filters to slip into the lens hoods.
Good Afternoon Sir :)
I completley understand how you feel when people suddenly appear. I often loose my inspiration, or that magical moment. It's as if the moment has been taken away, and becomes just photography.
I struggle with Pugalistica Dementia. Those constant doubts sometimes completley destroys my luster for photography.
Your content has constantly inspired me to keep going, and hold onto what truly makes me feel joy inside.
Thank You Very Much Sir !
Love From Iowa :)
13:29 "It's almost a photograph of nothing, but it also has so much to it." And that's why it's a great image.
I enjoy your videos immensely. Very calming and beautiful locations
I have no interest or desire to shoot film, but man, these videos lately in which you’ve shot on film have been super inspirational. Why? Because of the PASSION. You just look so inspired and that inspiration is contagious. That’s why I began watching this channel years ago. Thanks for staying true to who you are and what you want to shoot and how, because that is what motivates and inspires me to wake up at 3am (tomorrow) to go chasing sunrise
I am so glad I am not the only one who gets flustered when other people are around when filming. Loved the shots.
Thomas is a very rare person. Generous, dedicated, humble, down to earth and thoughtful. He also takes a pretty good image . 👍🍀
Just a man and his craft, no talking, just a good visual, ace.
I really love that you’re giving film a go. It’s so rewarding, for me anyway
half a million subscribers, generally beloved by random photographers for his transparency, lack of ego, and all around nicechappiness, yet somehow camera shy when other folks are stood about. i love this more than i should. made my day, honestly. i doubt i'd ever get to the point where i look anywhere near as relaxed as you do in your blogs.
also, your mention of the tactile feel and experience of using film cameras is spot on. it is something that is difficult to describe and definitely something everyone should try out. a few days ago in the photography pubcast, there was a fair bit of discussion as to why anyone would shoot film in the age of digital and i'm not sure anyone managed to adequately convey the "why." i tried in a comment, but found it surprisingly difficult. i'm sure there's a good analogy out there but i haven't managed to find it. i've started shooting film again only recently and it has rekindled a passion for shooting that had waned quite a bit during my digital years.
Oooh..... I see a 2022 pano calendar coming! I’ll be the first to order!
Not a bad idea.
Thanks for the video - perfect Sunday evening viewing. I love the abstract calmness of those photographs.
You taught us what is professional for landscape photography when you have demanded yourself so high. All the three images you have shown are absolutely gorgeous. Congratulations! Hope your next photography project with this camera would be another successful one.
Honestly Thomas, I love the 3rd "out of balance" image. To me, that image tells more of a story precisely because it is out of balance and in the end is a more unique photograph.
I failed at wedding and event photography because like you I can't function when there are other people around. I guess that is why I enjoy wildlife and nature photography so much. I love your work. I really liked the you liked. The one with the swirling waters and evenly balanced.
For some weird reason (even though I do photography for around 3 years now) this video reminded me why photography is art. Thanks, great video!
Thats somehow sweet, how this guy, whos Videos are so often be watched, who comfortly talkes to an audience of thousands and thousands of people twice a week, even about his personal honest feelings, completly "freezes" when someone is watching him talking alone. :)
Even a bigger Thank you for inspireing and entertaining us again and again.
Fantastic images Thomas, i would love to get images like this. One day i will succeed but I am my biggest critique ... Keep up the great work mate.
Funnily enough, I watched Nick Carver's latest video on Friday where he used his 6x17 camera and explained how the movements enabled him to get an image that would not have been possible any other way. Fascinating.
I love watching you take this journey. I did film for ages and could never go back. But I love watching you discover a new passion in your work.
Very happy to see more photographers using film, definitely a great way to shoot if you're burnt out! The GX617 is a beast! Also if you want to shoot film panoramas, but can't swing the dough for the cost of one, there are hacks which you can load a roll of 35mm film into a medium format camera
The first picture is stunning. The depth of colour is sublime; ethereal.
Very interesting journey. Love first day photos! Thank you, Thomas!
Really enjoyed the first image in particular. The fact you returned a second time, is such a great insight into your behind the scenes commitment to excellence and delivery.
6:55 - What's not to like? I love the texture and swirly patterns in the water/eddy of the moving estuary current; it almost reminds me of the multi-color patterns you see in soap bubbles or a bit of oil in a puddle. Add to that the perfect, subtle ombré across the frame from pink to blue-violet paired with the leading line of the current and sandbar (not to mention that blip of the castle perfectly centered in the distance). I think it's a very strong image overall, helped a lot by the abundance of minute and intriguing little textures in the water. That you chose a film stock like Provia that lends itself so well to the color palette is all the better.
The second image actually my favorite, because of the "nothing".. It's so peaceful and abstract, I love it!
I wish I had a lotto ticket right now that I could cash in for this trip, as it sounds absolutely brilliant! Sending all my best wishes that it comes through for all of you . Kudos for setting something like this up in the first place:) Cheers
Sometimes nothing needs to be said, only appreciated. I think this video is one of those cases.
Love the images (and the camera), Thomas. I recently retrieved a Kodak six-16 Brownie Junior (last made in 1942) from the garage. It was picked up a garage sale many years ago. Gave it a good cleaning and even though the optical path is not in the best of shape, I'm hoping to give it a try. Keep up the excellent work!
Friend, there are times in life when stillness is just what a person needs. The minimalist image you're uncertain of is for me the most wonderful.
I appreciate Thomas's thoughts regarding the process and the self doubts he has when taking his images (and him freezing up when others come close). So relatable. I relish in the atmosphere more when on my own.
I think both 1st and 2nd photos are great, I prefer the extra detail in the first though the tranquility in the second image is beautiful and would look great on the right wall.
A beast of a camera. I am looking forward to seeing something in portrait mode. For what it's worth I enjoyed the third image which read nicely left to right into the stillness of the coming night.
I feel compelled to sing the praises of the little brother to this camera. The Fuji GSW690III takes a 6X9cm 28mm equivalent image but is big enough to be cropped square (6x6) or halved (6x4.5). It was much lighter than taking my Mamiya 645 and 3 lenses to do the same job.
love all of three your works. tx for sharing the photos as well as the experience.
The way you keep on putting yourself to new challenges is truly inspiring and needeless to say I absolutely love your minimalist approach to landscape imagary.
Good to see that you are doing more of the serious landscape photography. Keep the good stuff rolling.
Also, it's encouraging to see a popular guy like you doing a little soul searching. Good job.
I prefer the last image. It shows the reality of life, not everything is balanced at every moment. I guess I'm more of a purest type and get depressed when I see some landscape images so manipulated in post that they might as well be from Pixar or Lucasfilm.
Very well said mate. You should take a picture and no post editing apart from cropping
@@alfflasymphonyx thats not how it works. dont go full blown luminar or 20 layer photoshop edits but the sensor does see things different from your eyes so you need to get that image close to how you see it. wrong setting in your camera and the image looks different. a collor checker would be a good idea.
Beautiful images. I prefer the 2nd one. The image might not be balance, but I like the line it does.
I found difficult has a landscape photographer, creating a emotion in my images.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience!!!
Don’t forget the moon landing
I couldn’t agree more 5stardave, as a complete beginner I don’t wish to get heavily involved in post editing, I’m trying to learn from my mistakes and get better images in camera. Perfection in nature doesn’t exist and shouldn’t be forced, I will probably get slated for that comment but I’m trying to stick with that as an amateur photographer. If I was making a living from it I would probably fail miserably 😀
I always love your videos. I enjoy how you document the goods with the bads. It is so refreshing and inspiring to know that photography is always a learning process and there is always room to grow. Keep doing what you are doing, man.
You seem so comfortable on camera, so I was surprised the first time I heard you say you lock up when people are around. As someone who is always uncomfortable on camera, it is a comfort to know you still have issues! I apologize that I take comfort in your discomfort! And your images are brilliant as always!
Once i saw the first image i literally waved at the screen and yelled OH COME OOOOOON!! What a fantastic image! After your initial doubt i wasn't expecting much as you said in the video! GREAT WORK!
My Hasselblad Xpan 2 and FUJI GX 617 were my go to camera everywhere I travel. Though result were not great as digital, I felt honest and pure in my photography. I mostly use on Velvia 50.
Some of my favorite videos have no narration. When it is about the experience, no explanation in necessary. I sense that photography for you is mostly about the experience anyway. It is why you are drawn to cameras like this. Loved the “B” roll. I also love the second image. It’s about the light.
Beautiful photographs & a nice video :) Thanks :)
I know landscape photography kind of includes travel for all of us, but im not sure how i feel about a landscape photography conference on an icebreaker. Concerning pollution that seems like a step to far for me. Not to be too negative, i really enjoy your videos and work!
It's for the elite who don't worry about the environment. Brendan's carbon footprint over the years dwarfs that of the entire population of Canada.
Gorgeous work once more ! That is a totally different video from the previous one (which I love really for its pure honesty), and I can't wait to see how that GX617 beast is going to perform with you behind it !
Yes!! Keep the panoramas coming!! I love the color of the second image.
the 'no foreground' image is my favourite. I would actually buy this, it's sooo calming.
Fabulous work, as usual. I love those film panoramas, and hadn’t known about that camera. Thanks again.
Che spettacolo!! Adoro le tue foto !!! Complimenti 🤙🏻
Don’t know why you have so much doubt, you’re a great photographer and videographer. You’re images project a sense of calm and serenity.
The same for your videos. You’re an honest, passionate person and that comes across in spades.
Great creator that UA-cam should be very proud of.
Haha, no need for the introduction, to me the "Why not speak" and the shot afterwards tells it all. And it's great to see that there are still youtubers out there with this kind of personality, ten steps up on my "relatable" ladder. :)
Also funny that Provia is such an amazing film stock, yet it's film simulation in digital Fujis usual the boring standard choice everyone avoids because it's too normal. :)
The Fuji film simulations are rubbish it’s just marketing. Provia is standard, velvia is landscape etc but they don’t look like the real films. I love Fuji cameras don’t get me wrong but I just don’t think the simulations are accurate. I shoot raw anyway.
@@tallaganda83 I like some of them very much, but I don't compare them to film directly, in my case it's the overlooked ProNeg for instance. It doesn't matter if you shoot RAW, I do too, you can also apply the film simulations to your RAW file and use that as a base to work from. Usually I switch through all of them in LR and decide which is the best base for that photo, then go from there.
Hi Thomas, I came to the GX617 from 5x4 so for me it was by far the simpler camera to use :-) I use velvia exclusively for landscape work as I love the colour it gives. You might find it useful to get the ground glass back for the camera. I find it useful for positioning graduated neutral density filters correctly to even out the sky and foreground exposure differences. I usually compose, focus and even out exposures (with filters) on the ground glass back. I then load my film and usually focus stack the shot with the four available exposures. The cost of getting to the location far outweighs the cost of film so use all of it to get the shot you want. The more you use it the more you will relax and learn to love it. Best Regards Sarah
It's extremely honest and humble of you Thamas to be telling us about exactly how you are feeling at the point of your photo shoot.. Great to hear honest/ and straight to the point information that will definitely help old blokes like me to take better photos.. I'm with you every way and every day... I bid you a very safe, enjoyable and extremely interesting journey on board or on land.. We will be very interested in hearing about your journey.. I think about once a Month I get the urge to upgrade my Sony A/7/3 but I get my head onto my shoulders and just shuffle on my way with the gear that I have... It's not the gear, It's the bloke with the gear that is the problem... Stay safe Mate and enjoy yourself....
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That is... stunning. Jaw-dropping. So much so my “lockjaw” came back.
I didn’’t miss snappy patter and endless chatter by another blogger unnaturally entertained by the sound his own golden voice. Watching a serious artist work with a fascinating camera was fine by me. You looked busy enough creating with your camera. I’d watch you do this again with no more complaint than you are getting from me now. Hauntingly beautiful.
Your so modest mate.. these images we some of my favourites iv seen from you.. beautiful yet simple. Well done buddy 👏👏👏📷
absolutely love these images; nice job Thomas👍‼️
I’m binge watching your videos at 2am.. haha. Loving the content. Keep it up.
Just planning a Northumberland trip myself for March.
Love your work man. You inspire me.
Hey Thomas! What a cool camera! I hadn't seen it till today! I love the second and third images you show in the video, but specially the third, even if the symmetry was broken. The colors on the third capture my attention a lot more in a way that makes that photo have sense, at least for me. Great work! Congratulations 🎉
Careful Thomas - this camera was the reason i eventually bought a true 6x17 view camera, which in turn was the reason I now own an 8x10 ;)
It's a slippery slope
I say, just do it, since your processing lab won't process colour sheet film forever (e.g. colour slides). Shoot a bunch of them while you still can. One day, all we'll have will be dry plates and wet plates. So seize the day!
I have my eyes on a Shen Hao, I've been shooting a G617 for a couple of years...
I’m thinking of getting a 4x5 but the film is getting expensive, especially Kodak. Also worry about spending thousands on lenses, holders and the camera itself when the future of 45 film is unknown. Still super tempted though, especially movements.
@@jeromechiu I have confidence in Ilford being around for decades to come, if you can live with B&W. Unfortunately I do agree with you regarding color, hence my freezer-full of Velvia 50 (much to my wife's dismay)... though if Fuji does quit film altogether, that may give a bit more marketshare to Kodak's excellent C41 emulsions, allowing them to last a little bit longer
The videos clips you say are not good are actually really evocative and really put across the nervous doubtful experience, chasing light, worrying about wind etc, i like it. Juggling making a video and thoughtful landscape pictures isn’t easy. Enjoying your recent videos, keep it up.
I started shooting film again after 10 years of digital this spring, it’s the best thing I could have done for my photography. It’s isnt the “look” or nice cameras but the pace, doubt, relief and disappointment that make me push myself harder, think more and take the process seriously. I value digital and what it can do but the experience working with film again has given me has reminded how we should work, on the edge, nervous and questioning every decision, your videos put that across really well. Sometimes I get frustrated with the materialistic nature of photo content on UA-cam. the anxiety and pressure you put in yourself is good to see, open and honest and it shows how real, honest photography isn’t about money but mistakes, hard work and patience, I hope young image makers appreciate that in your content.
You know what you are doing is successful when you've inspired someone, who may not even get a chance to meet you. Thanks Tom. Your videos make many people want to follow your footsteps. Including me, of course 🙂💯
Love the shot, but also really love that knit sweater you had on in your office.
Thanks Thomas! Very informative as well as entertaining 👍
Absolutely loving these analogue videos!
I guess for me, in order of "favorites" I'ld probably go with your first image from day two, then the low tied blue shot form day one as a second place. The last one didn't quite do it for me.
And as far as filming with other people around, I TOTALLY can relate! Thank you again for the great content!
Another great video Tom. This camera intrigues me but unfortunately out of reach for now. I recently watched a UA-cam video by Photography Online where one of the photographers used it to shoot a Skye sunset, and like your shots the panoramic images are breathtaking. I am taking your advice and getting an old OM4 out from the back of the cupboard and carrying it with me when out and about. Keep up the great work, thank you for showing us how it should be done!
Can't go wrong with a nice Oly OM4! I do own two OM2 and they never fail to impress me every time I use them. Zuiko lenses are just great!
@@ivandimarco2004 I used that camera for many years with a zuiko 50mm 1.4 and a zuiko telephoto zoom, until digital came in when I got scared off lol. Got back into it a year or so ago and have got the bug back. Good luck with your photography Ivan, stay safe!
love the second image, the simplicity of it works beautifully.
Love the two first photos.
As far as the third goes, of course you can crop it. Just place the castle 1/3 from the right, if you understand, what I mean.
I have cameras, I didn't do well with at first. But, I kept shooting and trying to understand the camera until I got it.
Maybe focus less on the videos for a while - just get to know the camera as well, as you know your Mark 5, then the videos will be much easier to shoot too - as long as no one else is around (I'm right there with you on that).
Kudos to you for doing this and sharing your images. Nice work, keep going.
I saw one at sale in a local store but couldn’t afford it… still in my wishlist just to commit to seeing stuff differently.
Nice takes you got! 😉📷
I like the first image even without the tide as you wanted it because I was drawn to the colour of the light and how it mirrored the sky.
I like pano shots as well. The places that you go to are so beautiful. Those vivid colors of the mountains, etc...Thanks, Thomas!
Even your "Messed up" videos have a calm and soothing effect on me. I'd say that's pretty damn good.
Loving the images from GX617! Simply breath-taking stuff!
Thanks for sharing your experience using it!
Love that last image. Amazing subject too. Your photography just showcases the inherent mystery and beauty in Lindisfarne. I hope I can see it with my own eyes one day. Greetings from North Carolina.
Beautiful work with provia Thomas!
Ahh, Lindisfarne, the name brings good memories of fun times.
Every video you do is teaching me to love photography. Please feel good about it, even when it feels bad.
Great video. Loved your first image on the second day. Great to see you push your own boundaries.
Absolutely incredible images Thomas!
Loving your explorations with film. Amazing shots.
love your film stuff
Tom you have shown that you can produce great results with that particular camera. I agree with your statement about photography. It is one I have shared with others as well. I have always loved the craft of photography. Keep up the good work!
I love the first image in the second video. Super clean and really talks to me.
I like how you pointed out it couldn’t be cropped because of that thing in the center.. but I didn’t even notice it until you mentioned it. I would have been all for cropping it haha
The Antarctica trip would be amazing sadly not in the budget
Love the images!
Hi Thomas. You’re a brave man going out with a camera like that. I own a hassleblad standard body with 5 lenses, and a SWC which I used for a good 25 years with film. You have inspired me to maybe get it out again, but the hassle (please excuse the pun) of getting the film developed etc etc is what is stopping me. I have gotten the digital bug but then I suppose you have not had the opportunity to play around with film like I have! A friend of mine got his old film cameras out to shoot every now and again. Initially I think it was to get people to stop and ask him questions about his gear, a conversation starter, as they had never seen such cameras (I think he was hoping to use these cameras as a chick magnet 😉🙂 but his success rate was virtually nil) but now I think they are doomed to the personal museum. Good luck with the film battle 🙂. Cheers 👍. Derek. Sydney.
I'm sorry, I won't excuse the pun. I'll have to fine you.
Great Vlog, I actually like all the images and it's a toss up for me for the 1st day one image or the last day 3. I think the greatest thing we miss between film and digital is that "instant gratification" of seeing the image on the camera screen. Your "new" camera takes you almost as far as your 4X5 large format camera in terms of distancing the capture from the result. well done and Thank you
I've recently picked up a Bronica SQ-A and had a head scratching moment this weekend when the camera inexplicably took three misfires in a row. Upon investigation I hadn't fully retracted the remote cable release so every time I cocked the shutter it would fire again. Frustrating to waste so many frames but it is all a learning experience with these old film cameras!
Great advice! Been shooting film for 10years, just recently started shooting landscapes
A teacher of mine once said: luck favors the prepared! In this case the pictures are superb you’ve nailed the intricate procedure to make a picture and nature has favored yo!
I like the third image... with the light fall off on the right leads my eye off to Infiniti!
Love it!
Thomas Heaton gets the yips while filming around people he doesn't know.... Now I don't feel too bad about being conscious vlogging in public too! hahaha!
Amazing images as always!