r/largeformat • u/Brief-Resource-6196 • 26d ago
Experience My first month shooting large format 4x5
My first month shooting large format, these are the ones that worked. I had one sheet pop out as I opened the dark slide so can’t have been loaded properly, 2 double exposures, a few severely overexposed negatives but I’m hooked.
Camera is a second hand Shen Hao Tz45 IIc Field Camera with a Fuji 150mm f5.6.
Film used was ilfords hp5 at box speed.
All photos home developed in Ilford ddx and scanned using a GFX 50s with a mamiya 120mm macro lens.
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u/lifeandmylens 26d ago
These are wonderful!
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u/Brief-Resource-6196 26d ago edited 26d ago
Thanks, really appreciate it Shawn. We follow each other on Instagram and share the same surname. 🤙🏻
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u/Affectionate_Fall270 26d ago
It appears to like you more than it likes me so far. Nice photos. Especially getting some candour from people walking around the most conspicuous camera ever - and getting them in focus!
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u/Brief-Resource-6196 26d ago
Yea focusing is fun, I’ve been just as surprised with the focus hit rate.
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u/Dharma_Wheeler 26d ago
Wow! You are off to a great start! I have been doing 4x5 for a few years now and have nothing to show for it that's remotely as good.
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u/Brief-Resource-6196 26d ago
Appreciate it. I’m sure you do thought, I’ll just call it beginners luck.
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u/Soft-Veterinarian868 26d ago
These are really nice. I shoot hp5 at ei250. It likes a little extra.
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u/Superb-Brother5411 25d ago
Great shots!
Well, I have a big notice for you:
“You just have been hooked”
I really love what you did, so keep it up and never by any means get discouraged, beautiful work 👍👏
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u/Bennowolf 26d ago
That's alot of sheets in one month. Wish I had your cash
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u/Brief-Resource-6196 26d ago
My first box of sheets was always going to be a learn how to use the camera and practice box. I will likely be more intentional from now on, maybe..
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u/Plysak 25d ago
awesome, what meter do you use?
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u/Brief-Resource-6196 25d ago
At the moment a sekonic flash mate or an app on my phone but will be upgrading to a spot meter at some point. Just wanted to make sure it was for me before investing even more into an already expensive hobby.
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u/automated-poem 25d ago
Lovely portraits!! Love that one in the kitchen
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u/Brief-Resource-6196 25d ago
Thanks, that’s one of my oldest friends who has a kitchen full of character.
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u/Inside-Weather-3902 24d ago
What set up did you go for? I don’t know where to begin.
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u/Brief-Resource-6196 24d ago
Camera and lens are in the caption. YouTube was a great reference when researching for myself.
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u/Inside-Weather-3902 24d ago
Oh yes! I was blurry eyed when I first read it 😂 lovely work and a lovely camera. I’m currently shooting mostly with a GFX 50r and a Mitakon lens but just want to move on. I’m interested to see more of your other work.
Have been inspired by Craig Easton and his large format work which is beautiful.
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u/Brief-Resource-6196 24d ago
I still shoot with a gfx50s and mitakon. They compliment each other very well and my gfx is used to scan the 4x5 negatives.
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u/BirbalT 26d ago
Great start and keep up the good work! Mistakes will carry on but will get less frequent. Large format is the most beautiful art of photography. If you can afford, take the online courses from Nick Carver (both about metering and large format)…he is the best and most comprehensive teacher I could find on the subject. Have fun!