Author Topic: Hello! Large format amateur... (Read 3618 times)

Morgynn · « **on:** February 06, 2013, 04:31:36 PM »

Hello all! I've just joined the other day after stumbling upon filmwasters.com trying to learn about my new Graflex Crown Graphic. I've figured it out just a bit... here is my first proper exposure. I am currently using Fuji FP100C45 with a polaroid 550 back. Don't worry... next I shall delve into sheet film and large format b&w development.

Any comments, feedback, criticisms, suggestions... are encouraged! I'm really just trying to find a community of people who are passionate about what I'm passionate about, you know? And I do have other cameras! This 4x5 is just my current obsession. It may remain that way for a while.

FYI I took a photo of a photo... with my phone... so it's less than ideal quality.

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #1 on:** February 06, 2013, 05:07:31 PM »

Welcome to FW Morgynn, large format... fuji instant... film... yup you're on home ground here. An excellent first image, look forward to seeing more!

Paul

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2013, 05:30:57 PM »

Morgynn, you seem to have landed in the perfect place. I'm sure you will find everything you need here

Who knows, you may well even embarrass into using my LF camera

Welcome.

Nigel · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2013, 07:36:27 PM »

Morgynn, that's a gorgeous portrait - good work! A crown graphic is on my 'I'd love one but I'm scared' list!

LT · « **Reply #4 on:** February 06, 2013, 07:39:40 PM »

Hi Morgynn and welcome to FW.

large format? Instant film? I think you've found the right community

LEAFotography · « **Reply #5 on:** February 06, 2013, 07:41:00 PM »

This looks great to me!

I've not used mine yet and have sheet film to start with, but I'll get there. Keep posting and I WILL get mine going in the spring. Bought it from a great guy David Duhan in the south of England. I'm in the 'have one, but haven't made the time to use it' category, as shameful as that might sound

Welcome to the group!

Francois · « **Reply #6 on:** February 06, 2013, 09:38:35 PM »

Bonjour Morgynn!

Nothing wrong with using some Fuji instant film. For color, you can't beat the convenience!

sapata · « **Reply #7 on:** February 06, 2013, 09:42:01 PM »

Nice portrait Morgynn... Crown Graphic is my latest toy and I love it! It'll probaly be your obsession for quite some time, or maybe forever?

Terry · « **Reply #8 on:** February 07, 2013, 12:32:04 AM »

Welcome! A smashing start...but be careful: you take that one step down the road of LF and next thing you know you're shooting 8x10.

original_ann · « **Reply #9 on:** February 07, 2013, 02:12:15 AM »

What a beautiful capture! Welcome to a wonderfuly supportive group of filmwasters

Fluminian · « **Reply #10 on:** February 07, 2013, 07:28:51 AM »

Hello Morgynn. Stunning photo. Large format you say? Maybe when I start wearing long trousers.

Late Developer · « **Reply #11 on:** February 07, 2013, 08:33:21 AM »

Welcome Morgynn, I'm sure you'll find this place a home from home.

I dabbled, briefly, with 5x4 (Wista) before realising that my passion is really 120 roll film (for landscapes and portraits) and 35mm (for travel and street).

Looking forward to seeing more of your work. The portrait you posted is lovely.

jojonas~ · « **Reply #12 on:** February 07, 2013, 09:15:39 AM »

shots like that make me want to give large format another try!

ohyeah, hello! morgynn was it? welcome to the forum~ or should I say GAS station? I'm sure you'll fit right in

Alan · « **Reply #13 on:** February 07, 2013, 12:18:14 PM »

Welcome to FW...er's

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #14 on:** February 07, 2013, 02:41:06 PM »

Welcome welcome welcome

That's a great portrait. Lovely composition, excellent use of DOF and what I suspect is a very patient model/subject. She has managed to look pleasantly surprised and spontaneously happy at the same time. Well done. I suppose the beer helped.

My own dabblings with LF portraits involve protracted periods of "hold it there...don't move...wait...now look a bit to the left....hang on, I meant right....yes RIGHT...LOOK TO THE RIGHT.....what? You were looking to the right?.....OK, sorry. Right, here we go.......(click)....Oh sh*t.....nope, nothing wrong, just left the darsklide in....let's try again....oh, the sun's disappeared......OK, just let me meter that again....hold on....wait, where are you going? Come back." etc.

Francois · « **Reply #15 on:** February 07, 2013, 03:37:05 PM »

This was definitely a classic Ed style adventure

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #16 on:** February 07, 2013, 03:56:00 PM »

Very nice work..I use a lot of instant film but also love using paper in my crown graphic..BTW..Welcome..this is a great place..You are just in time to get involved with the latest collaboration.

Morgynn · « **Reply #17 on:** February 07, 2013, 06:05:43 PM »

Quote from: Ed Wenn on February 07, 2013, 02:41:06 PM

Welcome welcome welcome

That's a great portrait. Lovely composition, excellent use of DOF and what I suspect is a very patient model/subject. She has managed to look pleasantly surprised and spontaneously happy at the same time. Well done. I suppose the beer helped.

My own dabblings with LF portraits involve protracted periods of "hold it there...don't move...wait...now look a bit to the left....hang on, I meant right....yes RIGHT...LOOK TO THE RIGHT.....what? You were looking to the right?.....OK, sorry. Right, here we go.......(click)....Oh sh*t.....nope, nothing wrong, just left the darsklide in....let's try again....oh, the sun's disappeared......OK, just let me meter that again....hold on....wait, where are you going? Come back." etc.

That's pretty much exactly how it's been going! I will run out of patient models very quickly I am sure. She is a good friend of mine and very supportive of my hobby, but you can only sit still for so long... ! Especially laying on some pretty uncomfortable rocks in the Texas hill country.

Morgynn · « **Reply #18 on:** February 07, 2013, 06:07:23 PM »

Quote from: Diane Peterson on February 07, 2013, 03:56:00 PM

Very nice work..I use a lot of instant film but also love using paper in my crown graphic..BTW..Welcome..this is a great place..You are just in time to get involved with the latest collaboration.

I've actually found someone in my city who is an "expert" at shooting 4x5 (and 8x10 for that matter) sheet film and developing it... he's teaching me next Friday... can't wait! What is the latest collaboration?! I'd love to get involved!

Morgynn · « **Reply #19 on:** February 07, 2013, 06:09:22 PM »

Quote from: Terry on February 07, 2013, 12:32:04 AM

Welcome! A smashing start...but be careful: you take that one step down the road of LF and next thing you know you're shooting 8x10.

I wouldn't be surprised if I spent the rest of my student loan money on an 8x10 setup sometime in the next year! Sadly...

Terry · « **Reply #20 on:** February 08, 2013, 01:09:24 AM »

Tough choice--education or LF. For me it was food or film (in the fridge). Film seems to be winning.

jojonas~ · « **Reply #21 on:** February 08, 2013, 01:01:28 PM »

Quote from: Morgynn on February 07, 2013, 06:07:23 PM

Quote from: Diane Peterson on February 07, 2013, 03:56:00 PM
Very nice work..I use a lot of instant film but also love using paper in my crown graphic..BTW..Welcome..this is a great place..You are just in time to get involved with the latest collaboration.

I've actually found someone in my city who is an "expert" at shooting 4x5 (and 8x10 for that matter) sheet film and developing it... he's teaching me next Friday... can't wait! What is the latest collaboration?! I'd love to get involved!

http://www.filmwasters.com/forum/index.php?topic=5892.0 join up!

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