madNbad wrote:
lifeandmylens wrote
My first large format picture. I've taken about 12 pictures so far on 4x5. Mostly just shots like these. I've messed up on something on every single one of them haha. Whether it's forgetting the wings on the reels, or loading the reels wrong, or pulling the dark slide while the preview lever was left open, haha it's always something. But fun to learn - and a very unique experience!
Chamonix 45F-2 + 90mm f/6.8 Rodenstock Grandagon + Portra 160 As silly as it sounds, a check list is a useful tool wile learning large format. Nothing is automatic. Open the shutter and aperture to focus, set the aperture, close the shutter and cock it. Shiny side of the dark slide out for unexposed and the black side after the exposure. Learning the film notches and how to position it correctly in the holder. It requires you to be methodical abut as you see, the results are worth it.
Wait until you're out in the wind. Then the real fun starts!
Thanks, that's a great idea.