I worked with the Toyo 8 x 10 Field Camera for 25 years...from about 1980 to 2005. What a beast. It fell over in the wind once and I replaced the bellows three times but it never failed me. I often would swear at it because of its weight but it didn't warp and was always dead true. Hiking down into the Cava Romana marble quarry outside of Trieste in Northern Italy one summer in 100 F heat in the early 90s was memorable, particularly hiking back up. I wish you the very best with this most formidable of instruments.

@shanedignum

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Neal! It certainly is a fantastic instrument to make photographs and definitely heavy! Haha! I use my Toyo as much as possible, but for further hikes, I bring a Canham.

Dude, I follow hundreds of photographers. I like to think I learn something from them all. I don't know 'anyone' who sees and captures more unique compositions than you.

@shanedignum

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Brian. I appreciate it. Composition can be very intuitive after some years of practice.

Absolutely stunning! Thanks for sharing!

I used to have a 4x5 field view camera and when I would mount the camera on the tripod people would oohh and aww and ask me hundreds of questions. That camera (Wista 4x5 field camera) was a rock star. My wife would sometimes run interference for me and answer questions while I was trying to compose a shot (thanks Lovey). I miss 4x5 or 8x10 cameras like this one.

Away from all the crowds.....first image with the leaves is a real beauty....another beautiful video, Shane.

@shanedignum

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Shot one is magnificent

That establishing shot of pre-dawn Tunnel view with the lights from people's camera LCDs was a fucking brilliant piece of film making! 😀

@shanedignum

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I have been catching up watching your videos. I have to say you are an amazing photographer. I would say your are truly an artist. Not a photographer. Your art is achieved through your lens. It really is amazing. I would say you are easily on par, or at least very close to the big AA. Truly inspiring and amazing work.

@shanedignum

6 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Superb series of images

looking forward to your next new video ,i cant wait anymore haha

Thanks so much for all your hard work on these. Recently discovered your channel and have gone back to watch them all. Really enjoy your work. I have recently been shooting medium format and film can be a real joy, as you demonstrate. Thanks again.

Thank you Shane, always enjoy your video.

Great episode. Love love love shot 1

Fantastic episode as always !

@shanedignum

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, John!

Another inspiring photographs, gorgeous location and stunning photographs!!!

@shanedignum

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Nat. It’s a fun place to visit in the off season.

Beautiful work.

And that's why I can't wait for your next video, wonderful photos and wonderful nature, I enjoyed it, thank you very much 👍

@shanedignum

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate you commenting 👍🏼

Loved that first image! Great video as always.

@shanedignum

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jay! I appreciate you commenting.

Enjoyed "catching up" with you. We had corresponded when your were building out a van years ago, then I lost track of you (perhaps a quiet period). I especially liked the Provia shots of the rock/reflection and the leaf on grasses. Provia colors, in right conditions, are beautiful. Well-done, and thanks!

Thank you, sir!. Your videos are very very inspiring.

A fine set there and looks glorious there with those colours and light.

@shanedignum

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I was a bit early for fall color, but I’m happy with what I found.

Gorgeous stuff.

Very enjoyable as always 👍🏻

@shanedignum

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Tim!

So relaxing Shane! Nice to watch real photography again, especially with an 8x10. Shot tons of 8 x10 film in the studio (and even some 11x14) for retail/print purposes back in the early 80's. Used both Deardorff's and Cambo's. Took my 4x5 out to the Canadian Rockies and always cherish those moments when releasing the shutter. Used both b&w & transparency film. Still have the camera tucked away. Been once to Yosemite and was easy to see how Ansel fell in love with the park. Muir Woods was amazing too! Enjoy your channel that just recently popped up on my feed and just subscribed. Quality video content and editing. Cheers!

Used to shoot medium format for portraits and 4x5 for landscapes with a Speed Graphic but since it cost so much and Polaroid type 55 is discontinued I shoot with either my Canon 5dm3 or much more so video and stills with my S22 Samsung. Just still enjoy the shooting as much. No need to make it a chore.

Thanks for making these videos. I'm at the beginning of getting into large format, and I'm very much interested in making sure my compositions are as best as they can be before I capture the scene. Watching you and others talk through your composition process gives me aspects to look for in a scene and will give me more confidence when I set up my first couple of scenes and exposures. With the price of large format what it is, I want to ensure I compose the scenes as best as possible and don't waste a sheet of film.

@shanedignum

Жыл бұрын

It sounds like you’re off to a great start. Good luck with your journey into large format photography 👍

The 3rd photo is beautiful.

Bonjour, les photographies sont superbes , vraiment très beau travail et une grande maitrise de la chambre ... 👍Merci pour ce voyage.

super!!!

Nice Set of Reflections and like the tree with the rock behind very much. 0:11-0:20 good old Ansel had it alone for himself i guess… ;)

@shanedignum

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I’m pretty sure that was a group of people taking a workshop. Finding original compositions in Yosemite is the real challenge.

As always awe inspiring Shane.yes the Yosemite lends itself to Large format and you did justice to these magnificent scenes.yesterday I shot similar themes in an area near Peterborough in UK with my Canon 250 D .I wonder if you can take us through setting the Large format and its various movements.you seem to do those with such elegance and prowess.Have you done Fall colours in New Hampshire and in Canada.?Best wishes.

@shanedignum

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, I will certainly keep that in mind.

Great as usual 👍. What backpack are You using for Toyo 810?

Great vid and photos. What lightmeter do you use?

Nice shots at Yosemite. Always wanted to go there. Interesting lens shade. What make is it?

Hey Shane, I'm trying to upgrade from 4x5 to 8x10 and was hoping you could give me some suggestions for lenses? Keep up the good work!

Hi Shane very very beautyful pictures!!! I want to ask about the meter reading for slide films, you metered on the grey rock and the applyed the value as it was close to a middle gray or what else? I love slide film but still struggling with the metering and right exposition... Thanks a lot!

Just amazing. You are making me move from 4x5 to 8x10. Just one quick question, are you developing sheets by yourself?

@shanedignum

Жыл бұрын

Haha! Don’t do it. 4x5 is plenty good. Sometimes I develop at home and sometimes I have a lab do it. It just depends on how quick I need it done and if I have developer at home.

Awesome video! Your green 8 x10 piece which can buy a bag?

I love the opening clip of all the photographers shoulder to shoulder like sheep . That's my idea of hell

@shanedignum

Жыл бұрын

Haha! I feel the same. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

The image taken with Portra 160 at 7.23 looks very contrasty, was that the plan?

Beautiful images, what do the bellows infront of the lens do

@shanedignum

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. That’s a compendium lens hood, used to reduce glare around the lens.

In solch super schönen Landschaften lohnt sich so ein System ganz sicher noch, Kosten und Aufwand sind hoch. Die Wälder meiner Umgebung sind leider nicht mehr das was sie einmal waren. Gibt es Möglichkeiten die großen Planfilme zu Scannen und als Digitales Foto zu Verwenden, sicher überhaupt nicht günstig.

@shanedignum

Жыл бұрын

Ja, ich kann den Film problemlos zu Hause scannen. Es kann teuer sein, aber es lohnt sich, wenn alles zusammenpasst.

Can you explain a little bit of what you mean by "there isn't much contrast, only four stops"

@shanedignum

Жыл бұрын

Sure! My meter told me the darkest shadow metered at 5 and the brightest highlight metered at 9… A 4 stop difference. Slide film handles non contrasty scenes well, up to 5 stops. Any scene with a exposure range above 5 stops, I use color negative film. I hope this helps!

@RandyPollock

Жыл бұрын

@@shanedignum yes, I'm new to large format 4x5 with an Intrepid and a 90mm, 150mm, and a 210mm it's a challenge from digital, but it's fun learning