Don't forget to tune in tomorrow at 4pm for the stream

Taking a large format photograph while standing on a car - definitely a bucket list moment

@NegativeFeedback

3 жыл бұрын

0 cap

@SilntObsvr

3 жыл бұрын

Ansel Adams (the famous American landscape photographer) actually had a wood platform built on top of his station wagon (what we'd now call a large SUV), so he could get his 8x10 camera high enough to clear foreground clutter without needing a ladder to see the ground glass. What I've never understood about those, though, is how the photographer avoids motion blur due to the car's suspension moving with every breath.

Was literally bout to sleep George, thanks.

@NegativeFeedback

3 жыл бұрын

gn

As an italian, that "Mamma mia" was smooth af

@NegativeFeedback

3 жыл бұрын

grazie mille

@matteosimoncelli9943

3 жыл бұрын

ESATTO !

If your camera doesn’t come with a step ladder I don’t even want to know...

@stevetrapped2823

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Take THAT mirrorless monstrosities

@softcactus0147

3 жыл бұрын

If your not taking you 300 year old ancestors vintage film camera, are you even a photographer?

“ma Mamiya”, nice subtle plug there George how much they payin you?

@meplusyouisdeath

3 жыл бұрын

no but seriously this was a really really good vid

the amount of detail in those pictures is mad

One of the strongest cases for large format I've heard so far. Thanks for going beyond just the high resolution argument.

@brycepinson8641

3 жыл бұрын

The resolution is nice but movements are the biggest advantage. Many things in portraiture, archetecture, and even landscape are not possible without it.... Another often overlooked advantage is tonal transitions. All of that surface area being used to record means that tones have more room to transition smoothly, creating a richness not seen in other formats.

I'm really enjoying this series, I feel like they're a lot of value to be had from seeing what equipment has managed to stand the test of time, cheers!

no one wants a picture until the beeg boi come in

Thank you for sharing I do follow your channel for a while now and in my opinion, your 8x10 photographs are your best work, the way you document it with the camera is amazing! please share more of this :)

I appreciate your videos so much George! So digestible, calming and enjoyable to listen to you explain your process of shooting on these cameras!!

I love your channel George. Your presentation style is different and quirky, but thats what I like about it. You have a wonderful mind. Great work.

Great video! love these photos and love how your videos have improved a lot in visual interest recently ^^

Lovely video. I shared an early Chamonix video years ago when there was no information online. It's a great camera. Thank you for moving the meduim forward.

The way you explain things is great. I find it very valuable, especially for large format beginners like me, how you explain the focus settings. I have subscribed to your channel, thank you!

Fascinating video, far better than your average camera review thays all about the camera, its refreshing to hear a different perspective more how the camera affects/fits your shooting style. Love the videos look forward to more

To add to the argument you made about unique cameras making it easier to approach people: Joel Meyerowitz used a large format camera for his portraits in Provincetown and they are magical. He said that people readily agreed to being photographed, which he mainly attributed to his camera of choice

Great video George. Large format looks so good, the emphasis that it can place on the subjects is so striking. Lovely photos.

@NegativeFeedback

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Damnn the 400H is in the intro is just goijg to become more and more of a flex

Remarkable. Enjoined it very much!

George another really nice video !

Thank you for inspiring me with this video.

large format helps getting in touch with strangers. definitely can confirm that! its just so much more fun and u get nice results

Intro: i shoot a roll through each one .... me: waiting for the 8x10 roll. 🤔

@NegativeFeedback

3 жыл бұрын

rip

@juliussternfeld428

3 жыл бұрын

For aerial photography, there was roll film for 8x10 cameras. I doubt, it still exists.

@XitzpatX

3 жыл бұрын

@@juliussternfeld428 I don’t know if Ilford still does this but every once in a while they’ll allow orders for special cut film so you could get “8x10” roll film and all sorts of other crazy formats

For some reason, even though I've only interested in film photography for a little over a year now, I find myself increasingly drawn to LF cameras, just because they're so ridiculous! Although not this size! The Intrepid 4x5 is more my size! haha

@musclecarsforever

3 жыл бұрын

Let me save you time to figure out the BEST LF camera. Get a Graflex 4x5 RB. You can shoot 4x5 handheld, as it's an SLR.

Dude you are really doing better and better

9:00 10/10 for mic positioning

This is ridiculously impressive. I’m just getting into 35mm shooting on an old Spotmatic SLR. I like the feel that film provides, with its quaint imperfections. Or at least that’s how I justify my amateur technique 😬. But it’s incredible that you can get such a high level of technical performance with film. This definitely isn’t a camera for me, but I’m glad someone is doing it!

Ty for this

Tripod spotting! Looks like the Gitzo GT5543XLS with a GH3382QD center ball head.

@NegativeFeedback

3 жыл бұрын

correct

gergo back to making videos about cameras?! lovely video, very enjoyed.

That is one beautiful camera...

Nice video! Thank you!

@NegativeFeedback, this was exactly the video I was hoping to see. Thanks a lot. How do you decide your aperture when making portraits with swing and tilt. It would be nice to see a sort of tutorial how you take portraits with lens movements. Seems that the only video's that are online with movements are involved in landscapes which i'm not really interested in. Thanks!

2:00 "Large format has huge benefits when you can get as high as possible." You said it, brother.

You take beautiful images

seeing that photo of the sea 0:48 printed on the wall in Wexford was incredible

I love my Intrepid 8x10! Really want to get the black Edition 4x5 too

Just discovered your channel, and the first video I watch there's two images of where I live, Port Talbot. Subscribed 👍👍👍

I find you interesting & brilliant on so many levels ;).

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8x10 is my dream ! I wonder if I should go straight to it or go for 4x5. Artistically speaking it will open a brand new world of possibilities

Thank you for the great video! Have you only shot color negative film with the camera or also slide film?

Just found your channel. Great stuff. I need that tripod.

I liked this so much I watched all the ads...

Really like your Port Talbot photo.

This is a flex

0:16 thats a very weird Pro 400H flex right there

This video is literally the best explanation for my gf on why I need this camera lol 😂 thanks

Great video!! Could I ask you what type of tripod you're using? I just got an 8x10:))))))) Thank you!!

Great vid although I would add some more things to the pro's column, the extra colour depth that you get from such a large piece of film and the ability to distort scene elements with movements.

I’m currently attempting to build a 4x5 (and then maybe work my way up to 8x10). It definitely makes it a lot cheaper, about $150 for the camera body, however I have access to an amazing makerspace with extremely expensive machines at my school. But that cost of film is still why I’m broke.

I really really want a 4x5 or 8x10 camera. I'm currently looking at the intrepid models

@btncreative5132

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't recommend them enough! I've got the 8x10 and love it

Hi, first of all thank you so much for all your reviews. I have a question, do you recommend Graphic Graflex to start with large format? Thanks.

@SilntObsvr

3 жыл бұрын

I have a Speed Graphic and Graphic View. Both are very good cameras, especially if you have good lenses for them. Graflex didn't make any "field" cameras that I'm aware of, however -- and a monorail type like the Graphic View is heavier and bulkier than a field camera (that folds flat like the Chamionix) the same format. If you're starting in large format, my own recommendation would be an Intrepid (and 4x5 to start rather than 8x10, mainly due to cost). A full movement field camera, brand new, for the cost of a couple boxes of 8x10 Portra (lens and film holders sold separately, as the small print says).

Could you please provide specific info on the lens used on your camera? Thanks!

I have the box I would like to know which lens do you recommend. Thanks

I constructed two 24x24 wet plate cameras as well as my LF film cameras.

that moment when you realize your camera can capture more detail then you can

@negativefeedback could you tell me what backpack you use. I have been looking for a new one to carry my 8x10

@NegativeFeedback

3 жыл бұрын

f64

Nice jeep

Very interesting video - for me large-format is all about slowing-down. Many times I've set the camera and ended up not taking the shot because when looking at the ground-glass as closely as you have to, you can see the shot doesn't work - the cost then comes to mind and you pack-up. I'm shooting 4x5 which is much cheaper than 10x8 but still every shot costs.

What microphone is it that you has hanging from your hat?

I don't shoot 8x10 but I do have a 4x5 Toyo Field Camera and love it

Using 8x10 can give such a unique look. I want to try an 8x10 so bad

Dang, what tripod is that for that 8x10? Mine can't nearly go that high.

Opinion on the original pentax 6x7?

Hey George I really enjoyed the videos with music, why did you stop?

interesting 👍

U should do a tattoo tour through tattoo portraiture

dijon tee is crazy

Wouldnt it be possible to achieve that panning effect with a tilt and shift lens? Just curious. Love the content man, very inspiring. Keep it up! :)

@simondemeule3934

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Tilt-shift lenses use the same principles as large format cameras, only the mechanisms are built for portability. They are usually a bit more limited in the range of movement they allow, but for most practical purposes they work just as well.

@softcactus0147

3 жыл бұрын

@@simondemeule3934 Thank you! Appreciate your reply :)

@victordesabata

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is possible. But with a 135 frame size the depth of field is hardly comparable to an 8x10. The end result will not look the same.

@simondemeule3934

3 жыл бұрын

@@victordesabata For sure! In terms of depth of field and image quality these are completely different beasts - what carries over is perspective and focal plane control.

1:45 Ma-Mamiya!

300m at 5.6 sounds like magic

That tripod is massive lol

Great stuff George - as usual. Do you scan those big-ass negatives yourself? With a flatbed scanner, directly on the glass? No Newton rings issues? Cheers

@NegativeFeedback

3 жыл бұрын

I used to scan some on flatbed, you could get ANR glass to flatten the neg. I now get a lab to scan

@benoitallouis1398

3 жыл бұрын

@@NegativeFeedback 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

I've always thought of buying an 8x10 camera but the hassle and the price tag kept me away from it. Just throw a bunch of c200 at me and I'm happy for now.

I wonder what is the size of the tiffs

@NegativeFeedback

3 жыл бұрын

400mb with no layers, 2-3gb with layers

Looking forward to seeing the 8x10 back in action once again 👍👾 Dito the price of 8x10 film a good year since i shot any 😕

@NegativeFeedback

3 жыл бұрын

Fomapan is just about acceptable

@stuartbaines2843

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks George Fomapan looks quite contrasty, Depends on subject i guess? I have some colour Polaroid which i hope to try out this year.

@NegativeFeedback

3 жыл бұрын

@@stuartbaines2843 I haven't had any noticeable differences in contrast with it, but i've only used the 200 speed, which I was told years ago was by far the best, and a different emulsion to the other two

Hello Geogre boi. What do you think about budget 8x10 shooting with black and white paper? Is it viable option for a poor boi ? I don't know who to ask so if anyone does know something, please. Great video as always.

@NegativeFeedback

3 жыл бұрын

I've never tried shooting with paper, it's definitely got a certain look to it, which i'm not sure if that's how I want my photos to look

💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

What lens do you use for your environmental portraits with 8x10 please , and what F-stop is suggested and do you think a 250mm is possible to be used ? I just bought one for 5x4 but thinking to give 8x10 a trial perhaps in the future ..

@NegativeFeedback

3 жыл бұрын

300 5.6

@NegativeFeedback

3 жыл бұрын

not all 5x4 lenses have the coverage for movements on 8x10

@anikaschulz8554

3 жыл бұрын

My 250mm has enough coverage more than 300mm

@anikaschulz8554

3 жыл бұрын

So F/16-22 would be okay for a balance with nice background blur and sharpness with 8x10 I guess with a 250/300mm lens ?

@NegativeFeedback

3 жыл бұрын

@@anikaschulz8554 I have a 240mm as well but only use it for interiors where 300 is too tight

What's the tripod?

2:00 what's the name and type of the car?

Quick Question: Have you ever tried or thought about shooting on a super 8mm camera?

@NegativeFeedback

3 жыл бұрын

Yup! There’s a video on my channel

@nomore8441

3 жыл бұрын

@@NegativeFeedback Cool! I'll check it out and thanks

Love your videos man. One thing. Maybe invest in a way to get rid of those pesky mouth noises?

Hi NegativeFeedback, have you tried Cyberpunk 2077?

@NegativeFeedback

3 жыл бұрын

Stopped playing at 9 hours, wasn't very invested but the graphics were great

I was about to sell my hasselblad 500cm and buy one of these, but then I looked at the film price..

That carton of pro 400h in the intro, no need to brag

If you are shy I don’t think you would be carrying that behemoth that scrams LOOK AT ME and pointing it at strangers 😂

@NegativeFeedback

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, fair point

@Foxglove963

2 жыл бұрын

You can invite those who are wondering 'what is all this about' to have a look at the screen underneath the darkcloth. After that they are swayed to allow you take a photograph.

Why is a higher vantage point better when using an 8x10 camera?

@NegativeFeedback

3 жыл бұрын

It helps to compress the image, and makes it easier to use front tilt to get edge to edge sharpness

@rhett1734

3 жыл бұрын

@@NegativeFeedback ah alright, thanks :) i didn't consider the movements... that makes a lot of sense

Fujifilm GFX100s

whats that tripod yall i want one lol

@NegativeFeedback

3 жыл бұрын

Gitzo

Your video thumbnail image mentions the "200 megapixel film camera." I just did a little basic arithmetic. I can't afford an 8x10, but I have a couple 4x5 cameras -- a pre-War Anniversary Speed Graphic (working focal plane shutter, working and calibrated Kalart rangefinder) and a ca. 1950 Graphic View monorail camera. I can get above 400 megapixels out of a 4x5 negative with a ten year old scanner that I bought used for $200. By my calculation, if I had the next better scanner model that can scan film more than five inches wide, this same generation of scanner could pull more than 1.7 *gigapixels* out of an 8x10 negative. Enough to bring a pretty capable computer to its knees; that's above 10 gigabytes file size (at 48-bit color) without compression. A *modern* scanner could get more than half again that figure, if you had any way to store and manipulate the resulting files. So, yes. Detail. Tonality. Control. And let's not forget exercise.

@joonamato

3 жыл бұрын

You can scan anything for a bajillion pixels, but that's not actually the detail you're getting. Film does not capture infinite detail

@SilntObsvr

3 жыл бұрын

@@joonamato while true, my figures where based on "only" 4800 ppi, nowhere near the resolution limit of modern ISO 100 films like T-Max 100 or Delta 100 (never mind Provia).

@Foxglove963

2 жыл бұрын

@@joonamato You deceive only yourself! An 8 X 10 image on film contains an enormous amount of information and sharp detail, a message on a sign that is 2 mm wide can be read by using a lupe.

How much of what you like about this do you think you would lose if it was 4x5”? It’s obviously more practical and affordable, but I wonder if there are benefits you feel are tangible that make all the extra faff and cost of 8x10” worth it.

Frankly 200mp is an extremely conservative estimate for 8x10. Much more can be had from drum scans.... But as you said, movements are a huge advantage. It's hard to communicate how big of a deal movents are to someone who has never used them. I shoot 4x5. Maybe I'll be able to afford 8x10 one day.

@NegativeFeedback

3 жыл бұрын

From my experience, there's not much point scanning on a drum scanner at a higher res than 200mp. I've printed 2m wide from those files with no noticeable loss of detail

@brycepinson8641

3 жыл бұрын

@@NegativeFeedback Yeah I can't say there's much point to it. I was just saying it can be done.

You can easily get gigapixel images on 8x10 with a drum scanner.

6x9 is compared to around 200 mega pixels as well, gw690iii

Make a Fuji pro 400h farewell video!