Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
Passchendaele 100 1917-2017
Kodak (Folmer&Schwing Div.) Auto Graflex (pre-1916 version)
Ross Xpress 7-1/4" f/4.5, Fomapan 100
Slight issue lens-film registration distance with the film sheaths in the plate holders
philosomatographer
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SAA DC-3 "Klapperkop"
SAA DC-3 "Klapperkop"
I recently photographed one of the final flights of Ex-South African Airways DC-3 "Klapperkop" before it will lose its original livery (a separate and sad story..).
All were photographed on Ilford FP4+ 4x5in using a Linhof Technika V. They have been printed on Ilford MG Art 300 paper. The effect of the ultra-fine rivets and detail on this textured, slighly shimmery paper is wholly remarkable - it looks like they have been embossed, and I cannot capture the effect digitally.
This series will be going on sale soon (edition of 20 prints of each in 20x24in on MG Art 300 paper, clad in the most beautiful hand-made frames).
Lenses used were:
Just also wanted to thank all the posters in this thread for the many beautiful and/or interesting images shared here.
May this thread be an inspiration and a call to action to those who do yet experience the unparalelled satisfaction that the large-format camera and negative can provide.
(Once you get past the first X years of frustration and will to give up... it does take time to become adept)
SAA DC-3 "Klapperkop"
I recently photographed one of the final flights of Ex-South African Airways DC-3 "Klapperkop" before it will lose its original livery (a separate and sad story..).
All were photographed on Ilford FP4+ 4x5in using a Linhof Technika V. They have been printed on Ilford MG Art 300 paper. The effect of the ultra-fine rivets and detail on this textured, slighly shimmery paper is wholly remarkable - it looks like they have been embossed, and I cannot capture the effect digitally.
This series will be going on sale soon (edition of 20 prints of each in 20x24in on MG Art 300 paper, clad in the most beautiful hand-made frames).
Lenses used were:
- Zeiss-for-Linhof Sonnar 250mm f/5.6 (first and third, both wide open, a magical lens)
- First-gen Schneider chrome 75mm f/8 (second)
- Schneider APO-Symmar 150mm f/5.6
Just also wanted to thank all the posters in this thread for the many beautiful and/or interesting images shared here.
May this thread be an inspiration and a call to action to those who do yet experience the unparalelled satisfaction that the large-format camera and negative can provide.
(Once you get past the first X years of frustration and will to give up... it does take time to become adept)
Spanik
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Oh well, I just got started in 4x5 with a Wista. Not a RF but I really like it. That said I'm now certain I need a darkroom as my changing bag has a serious problem. Can you guess what?
Wista SP45, Fuji 75/5.6 1/125 f/22 fomapan 400 scanned on the V700
Wista SP45, Fuji 75/5.6 1/125 f/22 fomapan 400 scanned on the V700
Corran
Well-known
That sucks. Good photo otherwise. I like the foreground interest on the left.
I usually don't post images here, just on the LF forum, but here's two I shot yesterday:
Chamonix 45n1, 150mm APO Symmar, TMX, FX-39, slight crop to 2:3:
Chamonix 45n1, 90mm Nikkor, TMX, FX-39
I usually don't post images here, just on the LF forum, but here's two I shot yesterday:
Chamonix 45n1, 150mm APO Symmar, TMX, FX-39, slight crop to 2:3:
Chamonix 45n1, 90mm Nikkor, TMX, FX-39
Dayrell bishop
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Corran
Corran
Both great pictures but love the trees in the fog.
Corran
Both great pictures but love the trees in the fog.
Corran
Well-known
Thanks...definitely printing that one in the darkroom.
blue4130
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Corran
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I've started working on a new project this month. Inspired by classic still-life images and the fading knowledge and/or experience with early computer technology, I am photographing some of the digital detritus I have collected over the years. Much of it came from my grandfather after he died or was part of my early childhood and teen years learning MS-DOS, BASIC programming, and tinkering with building my own computers and playing with audio gear.
All of these images were shot in my basement studio space with a Linhof Master Technika 4x5 camera and Schneider 150mm f/9 G-Claron, on Efke 100 film developed in Pyrocat 1:1:100. Lighting is a single Speedotron head with or without umbrella.
1975 Midway Arcade "Wheels" Logic Board:
Underside of "Wheels" Logic Board:
ISA Slots on the motherboard of my first computer:
Commodore 64 and 5.25" floppy disks:
Over the holidays I brought home a several boxes of computer parts from storage, so I am envisioning this being a long-term project, which perhaps I will pitch to a gallery. I am imagining these printed in my darkroom at 20x24. I have tons of old accessory cards, motherboards, a cornucopia of RAM, etc. Should be a fun time.
All of these images were shot in my basement studio space with a Linhof Master Technika 4x5 camera and Schneider 150mm f/9 G-Claron, on Efke 100 film developed in Pyrocat 1:1:100. Lighting is a single Speedotron head with or without umbrella.
1975 Midway Arcade "Wheels" Logic Board:
Underside of "Wheels" Logic Board:
ISA Slots on the motherboard of my first computer:
Commodore 64 and 5.25" floppy disks:
Over the holidays I brought home a several boxes of computer parts from storage, so I am envisioning this being a long-term project, which perhaps I will pitch to a gallery. I am imagining these printed in my darkroom at 20x24. I have tons of old accessory cards, motherboards, a cornucopia of RAM, etc. Should be a fun time.
Dayrell bishop
Well-known
Toyo field , 90mm S.A.f8 at f22 ,Fomapan 200, Rodinal stand , v700.
Toyo field , 90mm S.A.f8 at f22 ,Fomapan 200, Rodinal stand , v700.
Toyo field , 90mm S.A.f8 at f22 ,Fomapan 200, Rodinal stand , v700.
Moto-Uno
Moto-Uno
^^ OMG , as my daughters would say, a Commodore 64 
. That was the beginning
of a long, love hate relationship with computers . Peter
. That was the beginningof a long, love hate relationship with computers . Peter
Swift1
Veteran
Untitled by Colton Allen, on Flickr
Busch Pressman D
Caltar II-N 150/5.6
Kodak Ektar 100
Epson V750-M Pro
rjbuzzclick
Well-known
Pacemaker Crown Graphic with a sliding-back "mug shot" adapter, 250mm Tele-Optar and 90mm Optar lenses, Fomapan 400, expired Kodak Polycontrast F paper:
trix4ever
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Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
Kodak (Folmer & Schwing Div.) Top-Handle Speed Graphic
Erkos-Freital 135mm f/4.5 Doppel-Anastigmat "Selar"
Fomapan 100 Classic (HC-110, B, 5:15m, 20C)
Mackinaw
Think Different
Years back, we found a box of 4x5 glass plate negatives in the basement of my parent's condo. We're pretty sure they were taken by my dad's great uncle. This is from around 1915 and shows a Ford Motel T someplace in Detroit.
Jim B.
Jim B.
Barry Kirsten
Established
Mackinaw
Think Different
From a collection of 4x5 glass plate negatives we found in my parent's condo years back. Circa 1915, someplace in Detroit.
Jim B.
Jim B.
PRJ
Another Day in Paradise
Polaroid 800/900/110 conversion with a Schneider Symmar, HP5, Pyrocat
Middle of nowhere Arizona.
Larry Cloetta
Veteran
From a collection of 4x5 glass plate negatives we found in my parent's condo years back. Circa 1915, someplace in Detroit.
Jim B.
Maybe it’s just my personal quirkiness, but the hands in that photo elevate it to another level, taking it from a photo I’d look at to one I’d look at repeatedly. Thanks for posting.
JPD
Retina and Rollei user
Mackinaw, that photo made me say for myself that it's the first "reenactment" photo in the thread that looks believable. Then I read the date 1915.