Also I’m just so pleased you’re enjoying 4x5! Above all else that’s my hope. I think something you’ve revealed really well is that there is no one “best” camera. Different folks have different needs, and those needs change with time. Glad you enjoyed building the camera of course, but I’m way more excited that you’re loving large format ☺️

@unbroken1010

Ай бұрын

Curious, do you guys have the ability to print a lens adapter for the Old Kowa 66 lenses

@drew_nikonowicz

Ай бұрын

@@unbroken1010 To put a Kowa 66 lens on a 4x5?

Levi’s joy is dangerously infectious

@TheKetchupPacket

5 ай бұрын

It really is. And he kept it up for 18 minutes and a lot of that was in the snow.

@bexh5484

5 ай бұрын

Agreed 😂 makes me want to do something I love while other people watch. That laugh...I want that laughter while I'm teaching 😊

There is nothing better than in this world than a happy photographer.

Glad I finally made time to watch another one man. Does not disappoint. You did a great job conveying the feel of these adventures. Thank you. Large format, wet plate, and peel apart bucket list checked all in one vid.

It is so much fun watching you having fun with photography… no pixel peep or failure shaming… just pure fun!

The first time I ever used a 4x5 was in art school during photo 101 in like 2012… I instantly fell in love and then was heartbroken that I could never afford one. I’m so excited that someone has created a 3D printed version and I can’t wait to get my hands on it!! I’ve been in a photography ‘artists block’ for quite a few years and this might just be the camera to get me out of that slump. Thank you for this super comprehensive review of your experience building it and using it. Your energy is so palpable and I’m loving the way you edit your content!

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

3 ай бұрын

Yes +1 for your editing/ final product! (as a KZreadr!). Top notch stuff!

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

3 ай бұрын

Check out Intrepid 4x5 too! (3D printed or wood)

This video is so refreshing in comparison to all this influencer BS on KZread It doesn’t seem forced and your expressions and smiles make it even more lively than it already is. The choice of music an your editing also fuel into that feeling of freshness. One love❤

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

I LOOOOOOOOVE picking music that is different. Don’t get me wrong. Lo-fi is nice but I feel like something a little different can really move the story along quite nicely. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

Good quality content! You definitely know how to keep the viewer engaged! You already know how I feel about you! This light actually make me get in to large format

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

Bruh. You gotta give it a try. It’s a slower pace but the grain on the film is soooooo sharp!!

Mannn, whenever I watch your videos. It just makes me want to go and take photos!!!

video came together so great! The pacing with the combined great music choice was perfect!

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

Bro. You know I put all my extra time into the music. This comment really hit me in the feels. Thank you so much.

@ishkhanghazarian

5 ай бұрын

@@LBCRPhotography of course! it really shows the attention you put in!! Keep it goin homie!!

I know I say this for almost every video so far but I just love to see the joy you have when making these videos and even the ones on instagram where you test different cameras and shoot with different cameras. You have a real passion for this and it’s evident throughout every video. Can’t wait to see more!

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

That’s how I know I have your support. You actually watch my stuff. So I’ll know that I did Something wrong when you don’t like my content. Thanks so much for sticking around. And I hope I can keep making content that peaks your interest.

@MylesMichelin

5 ай бұрын

@@LBCRPhotography So far so good, keep up the great work!!

that was awesome! I want to see more of the wet plate stuff!

This is really cool, and it's simple & lightweight I can appreciate. I have a Toyo 45G monorail camera and I love the thing, but it is a tank. There is a company that makes a camera backpack big enough for it(F.64 Large) but by the time I put the camera in the pack,rails, lens, etc - and the attach the film holder pouches, and my light meter, filters, etc - it is probably 25+ pounds in the backpack which is probably 3 lbs or more by itself. I may have to pick one of these up for when I travel out of state/country - would make it much easier and I have 3d printers. Also, 4x5 is so much fun - so keep shooting it!

what a nice video and what an enjoyable group of peeps :)

This is some of the best content on KZread right now! Levi, you are killing it homie! I’m super stoked to see more videos from you!!

Awesome video, Levi! Great storytelling & editing. The peel-apart film was so satisfying haha.

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

Thanks man! You know I’m on my grind!

"and the film gods smiled upon him today" haha subbing to witness more of this joy. great video!

I follow a lot of wet plate photographers and I have mad respect for them being able to perfect their craft. i unfortunately dont have as much patience as they do but I really want to get into dry plates! i just love the way plates render landscapes and portraits

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

Dry plate is tricky but everyone tells me the it’s worth it! You can do it. Just takes a little extra time.

Such enthusiasm and charisma, such great editing, such detailed explanations... not even halfway through, and I gotta subscribe.

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Putting this video together was such a huge passion project!

You have such a good energy! Super glad you and Drew connected. 😊

Levi has entered the chat 😊 I was seriously thinking about buying one of these and your video is what’s pushed over the edge! Can’t wait to see more of your content on here!

NGL that's looks really fun to do.

I've watched a couple other videos, forgot to subscribe, but this video ensured I would. Best I've seen from you so far. I love that you tested the Standard with so many use cases, so many locations. I loved the info, the pictures and the vibes. Only complaint is the music is a tiny tiny bit loud over your monologue at times. I'm going to be purchasing one of these asap because of you!

Knowing nothing about LF this was a very interesting watch. Just enough detail to understand without feeling talked down to. Your excitement and enthusiasm really makes it engaging. My fiancé overheard me watching and made a point to say how it sounded like you were having fun. Also the addition of the last photo post credit was great

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

I truly do enjoy making these videos. They are loads of fun. I’m glad that it’s something you can watch and feel the energy.

Love your work man! Looking forward to seeing more!

Such a pleasure to watch! The music, the vibes, the story… Definitely subbed! Looking forward to see more stuff from you!

I love the enthousiasme!!!! This video was so fun to watch! It’s so important to have passionate people like yourself who bring back these practices. Bravo 🤩

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

Thanks fam!

Home run on this review. Extensive and lots of info and practical usage. I love that there were multiple locations where you show yourself shooting with it. Bravo! Lets go do more shooting, Levi!

The level of joy that exude and communicate is incredible.

Levi, you rock! Thank you for your energy and excitement in sharing photography! Love the piece. It's inspiring and makes me want to give it a try!

This came out really well! I was super engaged the whole time, which I've been struggling with bc I got so used to short form content. Your joy is so infectious & now I'm goin straaaaight to the link to check out the camera myself. Great video:)

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

I’m the same way! I’m really into short form. But I think I gotta focus on projects like these that are all long form.

The absolute delight and adventure in this video is contagious!

Love it!!! In a couple of years, large format is on the plan🫡

Love seeing the process of 4x5! Down the road i can definitely see myself getting into it! Great shots! 🤞🏾🤞🏾

Love your nerdy enthusiasm with all of it… Really enjoyable to watch! I love how you keep the video under 20 minutes and still incorporate informative, enthusiastic and fun content… Love it!

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

It was really hard to do! I wasn’t able to put everything in but I put in as much as possible!

@danielmaissan8684

5 ай бұрын

Killing your darlings man... Better that and under 20 minutes than over half an hour and people tuning out half way... Well done mate!!

Really enjoyed this video, highly looking forward to what you put out next.

so much fun, i'd love to see you do more wet plate stuff... also great ending :D 👋

Welcome to the new world!! This feeling is so awesome to shoot with 120 film camera, i hope one day i can do this

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I can tell it looks so fun! And you enjoy it a lot. Thanks for that vídeo, it's fun and interesting. Holly crap, now i'll have to take a look on the large format? 😂🙈

Def inspired! Thank you for sharing this!

I love it and your energy is so engaging ❤😊😂

Great video Levi! Zack is awesome too!

Love the vid, always nice to watch large format work, and extra + for the positive energy! 😃

Amazing! Lots of fun

Love the video! Really well done!!

Thank you so much for this

Great video bud, well done!

Peep apart film is the best. Great video bro. Good job with that 4x5

Love your energy, bro! Keep with the good work!

Really well put together video and love the passion you have

Nicely put, compacttt but not to compact and not to loosey, its just right for me 😂, nice one Levi

thanks for sharing your experience with this camera!!

Your enthusiasm made me smile.

I loved every second of this video

Daaamn, Love it when KZread algorithm gets it right… Not seen your channel before but this is perfect for me. I’ve been thinking I’d love to try 4x5, but I’m much more needy in my requirements - I’d need (actually need, not just want) - geared movements with measuring scales, but darn this looks hellalotta fun. Love your presentation style, and the engrossing storyline weave. If I could like it for all the things I liked, that would be lotsa likes… Looking forward to check out more of your vids.

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

Woah. This feel like high praise. Thank you so much! I think that having measurements on the camera body might allude you. But you can certainly find geared movements. Thanks again for tuning in!

@bernardkealey6449

5 ай бұрын

@@LBCRPhotography high praise? Just me expressing gratitude for the joy you brought me watching this. Re measures - the Toyo VX125 is a field capable technical camera… it’s relatively light weight (for a monorail) and still very rigid, and has every movement geared and measured. Totally overkill for - most situations - most neuro-typical and cognitively unimpaired photographers (alas I’m not) And with prices starting at USD2k before tripod and head, that’s kinda a bit much for a “hey I think I might like to try 4x5” 😂

“camera meant for photos vs camera meant fun” is an interesting way of looking at it. i feel like it depends on the context. if you’re recording memories and serious subjects definitely that’s a camera meant for photos but a camera meant for just shooting on a walk is a fun camera. it also depends on what is available to you financially or skill wise. tl;dr it is subjective

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

Yeahhhhhhh. I just didn’t have the time to deep dive into the nitty gritty. 😅 but I think I included enough context to express the nuance between reliability and leisurely cameras.

Love your love of photography .

This was really fun to watch, your enthusiasm is contagious, and it makes me want to try large format.

So stoked to find your long format! Love it!!

Levi, love the video and the energy!

Great video Levi!

You are an absolute joy to watch: every time I see any of your content whether it be on IG or now here, I can tell you are happy. And besides the clear talent you have, it's refreshing, because finding joy in what you do is almost as necessary as fresh air. Congrats dude, you've got a new subscriber!

Dude! This is awesome! I’m so stoked on LF. I don’t have it yet but my wife got me an intrepid 8x10 and I can’t wait to start shooting it, and I know it’s not a Standard Cam but still. Large Freakin Format Baby!

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

Oh wow!! You are loved 😂😂. 8x10 is KILLER!!

You GET how to make a video 👏👏👏👏👏

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

Thanks John!

I just found your channel and I love it. Thank you for reviewing this camera, I have been wanting to get back into large format forever, and this really has me excited about it again.

So rad ❤

Love your enthusiasm! It’s contagious…keep it up.

Thoroughly enjoyed this video , you really are very engaging and it was wonderful to just sit and listen to your infectious enthusiasm

Informative and well segmented review! Nice work.

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Seeing the genuine joy from your experience with this camera is just the best! As a guy who builds all of his computers I love when you put something together and being able to enjoy the thing you built.

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

It’s the IKEA effect! It becomes more valuble to you because you built it!

just stumbled onto this channel, love the energy and enthusiasm man

i just finished the video, and its so entertaining like youre so entertaining to watch, and i have ADHD so i cant focus much but i guarantee you ive watched every second of it bc of how fun and enjoyable it is even the assembly part. your excitement while peeling of the peel apart film is priceless really, going through the film where u shot the graffiti absolutely beautiful. we can feel how happy and excited u are. i really loved the video and keeep going it's nice seeing people passionate about what they love. also my first time watching different kind of films and how they develop and all so that was fun. i have my intax mini haha and a compact nikon and my iphone camera that im holding on to dear life and i only really take candid pictures of my friends so im no professional but photography is so interesting and you make it very fun

I'm super stoked to learn more about large format photography and wet plating, so your energy would probably be about the level I would be experiencing. Great little story, solid info and content. I gotta find link with my photography nerd friends too lol. Thanks for sharing!

I’ve been debating selling my intrepid mk iv to buy a standard camera, because I found I like my Cambo monorail more. Only downside is, it’s heavy as shit. Thinking the lighter monorail style of the standard may be the move. Thanks for putting up a review. I’ve been waiting for someone to do one! You killed it and just subscribed to see what you put out in the future. May even have to do my own review in the future.

The quality of the content is CRAZY!!! This videos is so fun and engaging to watch! Love the editing and jump cuts, everything flows so well in explaining the process

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I really put my foot in it. I’m so glad that you watched this. It means a lot.

@Meiflowers_

5 ай бұрын

Of course! I know I'll always enjoy your content and photography!!

Doing the A-Roll in the snow is insane. Great video! I can feel your excitement through the screen!

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

3 ай бұрын

Agreed! :)

Great video! Loved your energy and enthusiasm! ..and cool camera too! (I'm a fellow KZreadr and just got the Intrepid 4x5 latest version so I'm going through the same happy mood phase as you! Hats off to you for making the camera in the park? You're crazier than me!! (That FP3000B film is probably more expensive and more rare now than you realised! I was just given 2 packs to shoot too so I plan to make a video but if you check eBay it ain't cheap!). Great images too btw, loved the natural happy smiley shot of your mate. That proves you can take non-static portraits with 4x5s! Cheers Matt, UK

thats soooo interesting

Very well done and looking forward to the next and hopefully many more. You are on my list of ones to definitely watch. The others are Nick Carver, Graineydays, BadFlashes, and Ben Horne.

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

DANG!! That’s high praise!! Carver is a huge inspiration. I totally copied his video style @8:20 (of course I put my own little spin on it).

@04ctsvader

5 ай бұрын

@LBCRPhotography I have a few of his classes and look forward to his videos the most. I loved everything about yours and your laugh and happiness just makes it so much better. Please keep them coming

Leviiiiii this videooooo is sooooooo goooooood. 😊

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Zack. You’re really helping to push through this work. I feel like I don’t know anyone that relates to the struggle like I can relate to you. I’m grateful to have you around and I feel really special to be your friend.

I'm looking forward to getting mine in soon it just shipped and will be building it as well. I have an Intrepid camera to compare it to so that is what it will be it's challenger to compare to.

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

Interesting! I like the intrepid cameras. The biggest difference is the focusing. I think the the Standard camera is easier to move around in a studio environment and find focus. The intrepid has that one knob that you have to twist forever just to get focus. The rail system makes it easy to just slide the elements forward or backward to find focus, especially with a moving subject.

@davidedley2931

5 ай бұрын

@@LBCRPhotography yep that's why when I first saw his video that had this camera I looked it up and liked what I had seen. For me the loss of a screw focus is not that bad I like this rail camera because I can change the lens and do it fast as to where with the Intrepid I have to unscrew the front every time just to adjust.

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

@@davidedley2931 the intrepid certainly has it’s merits but I think that the standard 4x5 has a few advantages. (The bellows on the standard are also a little better)

@drew_nikonowicz

5 ай бұрын

@@LBCRPhotographymassive shoutout to my partner who hand makes all the bellows and she does them perfect every. Single. Time. 🤯

This is baller af, very cool.

This looks to be quite a bit more of a solid offering vs Intrepid. Perhaps I'll finally give large format a go. Not sheet film, too much futzing, but I think 6x12 would be a blast. Great stuff - subscribed.

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

You can always get a 6x7 back for a large format camera. Nice alternative.

@jw48335

5 ай бұрын

@@LBCRPhotography You can actually go from 6x6 all the way to 6x12 😁 I think if I'm going to lug around a 4x5 beastie I'd option for the biggest option.

One of the most entertaining photography videos I've seen in a long time. Is wet plate the same thing as tin type?

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

Yeah. I just tend to stay away from the words “tin type” cause no one actually uses Tin. 😅

More long form videos 🧡 from Sf

The smiths ❤

I really hope you kept the negative part of those sheets of FP3000. Did you know that you can remove the black layer and recover a very funky looking negative? All you need is a sheet of glass, a bit of tape and some gel bleach.

@sidceaser

5 ай бұрын

I've got 'em sitting on my desk. I need to clean 'em up.

Hellz yeeah

@4:00 you don't need a ratchet, just hold the key between your pointer and middle finger and use your thumb to spin it.

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

It’s not a ratchet. They’re needle nose pliers. And they were pretty useful during the build.

@Broken_Orbital

5 ай бұрын

@@LBCRPhotography "My boy drew, who makes these cameras, has a little ratchet situation for the hex screw.."

@Broken_Orbital

5 ай бұрын

@@LBCRPhotography again, you don't need a "ratchet situation" for the hex screw, just hold the key between your fingers and twirl it with your thumb.

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

@@Broken_Orbital oooooooooooh. Yes that’s true. You don’t need a ratchet! I think that my video is proof enough that you don’t need a ratchet. What I failed to express is that my hands got tired from using my fingers to twist the hex key. The racket would have made it a little faster and would have kept my hands from cramping. Sorry I didn’t understand your original comment.

Silly question but where do you get the lens portion of this build?

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

You buy it separately.

So the thing that I always feel the need to point out to people with 3d printed cameras is, you cannot 3d print precise mechanical parts like shutters. That means that all "3d printed cameras", at least that I'm aware of, rely on cannibalizing pieces from existing cameras, and are usually built around lenses from cameras like the Mamiya RB67, which has the shutter mechanism in the lens. These 3d printed cameras are actually 3d printed camera _bodies_. The more popular 3d printed bodies get, the more difficult it's going to be to get lenses for legit RB67 cameras, which sucks if that's your camera system of choice.

@sidceaser

5 ай бұрын

I believe a majority of rail cameras and view cameras use lenses mounted to a front mounting board. These lenses are still being made, and I don't believe it takes away from other camera lenses. Can you share an example of this. My Toyo 4x5 field camera uses a Schnider Copal lens.

Focussing is a problem with this camera. Makes it nearly unusable for more serious applications. Would've been okay for me, being into LF pinhole photography (no focussing needed ;-)), but it is missing some important features (like back standard tilt, which is much more important than it might look on first glance). Still an interesting camera with some room for improvement.

Now they need to make a large format enlarger…

@drew_nikonowicz

5 ай бұрын

hmmMMMMmmmmmm maybe when I finish grad school lol

This is nothing, a few months ago I printed a 5X7 field camera at home. It wasn't cheap mainly due to the bellows that I bought, but it is a working camera with interchangable lenses. It took two months though as I could only print in my spare time and some parts took nearly 36 hours to print. Enjoy the camera.

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

Hahaha. That’s impressive! I admit, effectively using a 3D printer is a learned skill that I do not possess. Maybe I’ll try again one day.

I guess I have to watch this with sound. I don’t get the running around like an animal. Not one professional does this.

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

Hahaha. Yeah. I’m no professional. Hope you enjoy the video with sound!! 🙌

@sidceaser

5 ай бұрын

Please don't try to quash someone's excitement for photography.

@drew_nikonowicz

5 ай бұрын

@@sidceaser seconded!

junk

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment! 🙏

@Delphisteve

5 ай бұрын

You can get a Sinar P used for 389.00 and it has focusing knob. I made the mistake of getting an intrepid 8x10 .. You can't even load the film without knocking the whole camera out of focus

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

@@Delphisteve oh yeah! The Sinar P is a Great camera. But it’s an absolute TANK. Super heavy. And you can’t travel with unless you wanna take a huge briefcase everywhere. Considering that the Sinar p and the Standard 4X5 are about the same price. I would say that the Standard is a better option for (me personally and) anyone thinking about getting into Large format photography. But based on your comment about intrepid. I’m assuming that you prefer a heavier camera so that it stays in focus while you’re loading the film? I suppose that’s a good point to make. Totally valid.

Hex Key Influencer. Let’s go!!! OK, but really. This was a mega fun video for me, a digital guy who tempts himself with the thought of getting into film for these large format and panoramic film cameras. Oof. Thank you for tempting me with an impending addiction.

@LBCRPhotography

5 ай бұрын

Hahahah. Photography is really addicting in every single way. I hope that you do get into large format and it’s as fun as you’re expecting it to be