Hat method...........slowest film you can get ya hands on summat like asa 25 that's 40 years ood so can be shot at asa 2....
just me and the Wista
Sounds like a nice romantic getaway for the two of you
Yes, we will be sharing a pod at Low Wray Campsite. Candlelit dinners and romantic music.
At least I won't be in a carpark.
https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/camping-in-colder-locations.637994/
What we need is some enterprising chap to design a cartridge system that you can load with sheet and wind on somehow.
The Graflex Grafmatic is the 6 sheet 'autoloader'. I looked at using one on the Polaroid 110 to save carrying holders but they're about 3 times deeper than a standard holder (because they hold 6 sheets at a time!) so just added bulk to the camera so I didn't bother.
well as far as lugging all the gear about ive just literally weighed up my options....
D800 + 2 lenses = 2609g
Bronica 6x6 + 2 lenses + 3 film backs = 3049g
Wista 5x4 , 7 film cartriges, 2 lenses, light meter = 3597g
There are filters and various odds and sods that would be common across them all but i was suprised to see the nikon the lightest of the lot!
I'm thinking of a longer lens for my Wista. I believe that the longest it will take is around 240/250mm but are there other options for using a longer lens, say 300mm? Tele lenses, recessed lens boards? Any other suggestions and would my suggestions work?
Cheers
Andy
The question is discussed re your camera (well, not yours, but the same model ) here.
The only relevant maths is the 1/f = 1/u + 1/v relating the focal length, extension and subject distance. 10mm isn't a lot - remember the 10mm extension tubes for 35mm cameras? You really need all the extension you can get, a telephoto design or see if you can somehow modify the camera...
I'll admit I haven't read all the replies in the link I gave, but I'd suspect that a telephoto design is the best option. The short bellows draw were the biggest reason for my buying my third (in sequence) 5x4 camera.
It might be possible to create a bespoke lens board using a box to extend the lens more, depending on the optical paths etc. Early cameras used sliding boxes rather than bellows for focusing, so something along those lines might work.
Yes, an extra long lens board should be a reasonably easy thing to fabricate, especially as I have tool room at my beck and call.... well if I ask nicely they could probably rustle one up for me. One of the replies did suggest that there are a few 300mm lenses that have a smaller flange and do actually work so I may look into those as well.
Thanks
Hiya all,
Is there anyone in North Staffs/South Cheshire with a 4x5 camera that wouldn't mind me tagging along on a shoot when convenient with them?
I wouldn't mind checking large format out, and would like to see a camera in use/up close to get a feel of how they operate.
YouTube videos etc are all well and good, but I wouldn't mind seeing one in action, in the flesh.
Many thanks,
Shane
I always watch this thread and it is very interesting,but, guys one photo in two years,come on now what is the problem.
LF is like sex Richard. The actual shot may only take a few seconds or maybe even a fraction of a second, but the foreplay is very tactile and intricate, as is the afterglow.
I deliberately used a very large aperture so as to get a narrow depth of field on this one.
I've never taken enough photos on a single trip to worry about it. I have 4 film holders and I think the most photos I've taken in one outing is 4 (at the Peaks meet!)
I'd be inclined to get more film holders instead of taking a changing bag personally. If you already carry 7, another couple wont be much heavier I can't think of anything worse than fighting against the wind whilst crouching on the ground, trying to unload and load film in what is basically a small wind sail!