Large format photography shoot | Old Doors

Large format photography shoot | Old Doors | 4x5

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5 жыл бұрын

This week, I'm in South Oxfordshire on a private estate visiting a friend who manages the area. I'm using my 4x5 large format camera to photograph a couple of the neglected parts and in particular, a couple of old doors which are overgrown with foliage.
As ever, my dog Barney has come along too.
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Gear used on this vlog:
MPP 5x4 large format camera (1950s)
Schneider Kreuznach 135mm f4.7 lens
Mark II Artist's Viewfinder app
Minolta Spotmeter F
Manfrotto bag amzn.to/2rPbQlu
Manfrotto 055 tripod amzn.to/2wPVC04
Manfrotto XPRO ball head amzn.to/2rU15xb
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Kodak Ektar 100 film amzn.to/2NmCZIt
Tetenal C41 kit amzn.to/2PcOT5I
Stearman Press SP445 tank amzn.to/2MOno0I
Archival 4x5 sleeves amzn.to/2OGx2mF
filmed on:
Panasonic GH5 amzn.to/2wSyrlN
Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8 amzn.to/2wNSsdk
Rode Videomic Pro amzn.to/2GvTcDw
Zoom H1 recorder amzn.to/2KAjgQg
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Пікірлер: 73

@iainmc9859 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely shots, perfect for a large format camera. I used to live on a run down Victorian castle estate, before I had really taken to photography. I was more interested in getting the orchard back up and running to make cider. I rue the missed opportunities for arty shots but still have a lot of very special photo's of my kids in the grounds when they were young.

@wyopobo5339 4 жыл бұрын

Nice photos. I especially like the b&w.

@jozefmalik7992 5 жыл бұрын

A very placid, calming video, thank you.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jozef

@charlesk323 3 жыл бұрын

Marvelous. I am still discovering these videos which are amazingly educational. As a recent 4x5 shooter, gaining insight into composition, exposure, and film choice is really useful. You had a good eye (of course) but walking us through the process is invaluable. Also, one can wonder about the history and beauty of this place in its prime. In the US we have remnants of this in our west.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's a shame because this walled garden and this fabulous greenhouse would have been would have been highly productive in their prime. They have been left and uncared for many years now but this gives it a neglected charm.

@andrewfrost8866 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your video Craig, thank you. I generally lean towards black and while, hwver, I was quite taken by the colour version of the door in the greenhouse, lovely.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Me too, I'm just favouring the colour version. Thanks for watching.

@pepeg.luthier566 5 жыл бұрын

I love you dog. He seems like he is understanding what you are saying about the subject and keeps looking at it when you describe it.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

He's great to have around but he does get a bit bored at times. It's all in the editing!

@tonyb2760 5 жыл бұрын

I really like the b&w image of the door more than the color version. Thanks for sharing

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Tony Blackwell thank you Tony

@myronhensel 5 жыл бұрын

At the end I think I like the color shot over the black and white. Although I definitely do appreciate the b&w. Keep these videos coming!!

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Myron

@AnthonyGrisier 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the black and white shot.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Anthony

@darrenwall5439 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job! That greenhouse is awesome

@CraigPrentisPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

thanks, it sure is

@FotodioxInc 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work! Shooting with 4x5 looks so relaxing!

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you - it sure is!

@robertbergstrom7029 5 жыл бұрын

Fascinating to watch you working. I esp like the soft colors and light of the fig trees in the old greenhouse.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert, I’m glad you enjoyed it.

@SteveONions 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely work Craig, perfect film choice too.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve, much appreciated.

@andysiddens 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos are such a refreshing change. Although I'm a digital shooter i try to work in the same manner on occasions.ie tripod, shutter release, taking time and only a couple of photographs. I have also spent time taking many photographs of old doors! Great stuff, thank you Craig

@ShawnBrezny 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the photography Craig. I was thinking I would have liked the black & white better, but when comparing against the color I ended up preferring the color separation of the leaves from the door at 9:23. Peace!

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Shawn, I think I may be with you there about the colour shot. Thanks for your feedback.

@tomgamble5927 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Craig, the black & white shot of the greenhouse is my favourite, I have to say the grapes looked good too, I probably would've tried at least one to photograph/eat !!!

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom, don't worry I did try the grapes and the figs too!

@matlockcopy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the inspiration and confidence you videos are giving me. I am starting to make use of a MPP Press Camera which predates yours by a number of years. Does not have the swivel film holder or rear adjustments you have but does have a rear focal plane shutter which is best not used due to age. I also don't have a side swivel on the front frame but do have rising lensmount which will also move from side to side. As a result, I watch your workflow carefully to see if I can garner any useful tips. After gathering all the bits I think I will need to venture down this route, I'm hoping to capture my first images soon.

@naturelvr123 Жыл бұрын

I like the b/w. :)

@RomulSpiel Жыл бұрын

Крэйг, отличное видео! Снимки получились прекрасные. Ты не думал использовать светофильтры при чёрно-белой фотосъемке? Береги своего рыжего помощника. Удачи и здоровья тебе!

@Luudite 5 жыл бұрын

I think the color shot at the end was better than the b&w. Partly because the color added something to it, but the framing worked better for my liking.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

thank you Luudite, I appreciate your comments. Thanks for watching.

@BillMcCarroll 5 жыл бұрын

Great location Craig...favorite was the color shot in the greenhouse. What wonderful light there was in there.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Bill, yes it worked quite well I thought. Thanks for watching

@neilt 5 жыл бұрын

What a lovely location! Great images, the detail in large format is astonishing.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, yes there's plenty there in those big negs!

@smdphotogphotography7726 5 жыл бұрын

Love the location! Always nice to see a bit of real photography in action! For me, the colour version works best, only due to the range of colours given by the leaves, great vid!

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was a little cramped in there but the shots worked out well.

@acidsnow5915 5 жыл бұрын

oh man that 4x5 looks amazing. really always get tempted to try one when i see videos like this! thanks for sharing this great content with us and i really really enjoyed watching this!

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

thanks ACID SNOW, I love using my 4x5 - nice and slow and it gets you thinking. Cheers for watching!

@domgreco7 5 жыл бұрын

Love your work. I’m having a hard time choosing between the color and bnw. Thanks for the video.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching

@jeffpettittphotography576 4 жыл бұрын

I’m partial to the B&W door photo. Enjoy your channel!

@pirminis 5 жыл бұрын

love the last photo! B&W works here very well IMO :). BTW, this video is amazing with it's background lack of music!

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

thanks odisssss, I'm glad you liked it. I prefer to record the ambient sounds and work them into the vlogs.

@josephasghar 5 жыл бұрын

Restful weekend viewing. Keep it up :)

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Will do, thanks Joseph

@ceritat625 5 жыл бұрын

I love all the shots, but the BW are my favorites :). Lovely work!!

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Filmnut Girl, I really appreciate your comments!

@charlesk323 3 жыл бұрын

Meant to say, you "have" a good eye!

@williamhalligan7086 5 жыл бұрын

Do you darkroom print? You should show off the behind the scenes work

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Not at the moment, only scanning and inkjet printing. It may be coming in the future though.

@JamesRBurnsVLOG 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely feel to the overall session. Very relaxing. Im favouring the colour version as the pastel colours seem to have more impact. It certainly is an art is large format film photography. Have you considered doing a vlog comparing digital with film? Nice work as always Craig👍

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, yes the colour is just edging it for me too. I did do a vlog a while back comparing a 4x5 film shot to a digital file (Beach Still Life - Isle of Skye) and I may do it again. It is interesting to see the results. There are reasons I don't do it every time (as it would be possible) when I go out on the film photography trips. I think it would make for an interesting vlog to try to get over why I'm choosing to shoot more film over digital. Cheers James, you've got me thinking.

@Shoot-Film 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Craig, nice episode, mate. Did you convert to a B&W file in PS or shoot B&W stock?

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

iShoot120Film this vlog was two sheets of colour neg and two sheets of b&w neg. Thanks for watching

@richardstollar4291 3 жыл бұрын

Love the shot of the greenhouse door but personally I would have gone a little lower. What scanner do you use?

@CraigPrentisPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Epson V850

@richardstollar4291 3 жыл бұрын

@@CraigPrentisPhoto Yep! Seems to be the most popular and mine arrived a couple of days ago - just figuring it out.

@SimonBoothPhotography 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Craig - Does the artist viewfinder allow for 6x17 crops or other pano formats? Lovely kit by the way!

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon, yes I've just checked and the you can input any format you like. There's a huge line up of camera/lens options. I added the Fuji GX617 from their list and it gave me an option to add one of four lenses to it.

@DonKittle 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks fo the vid again. I'm curious which of the shots of the door (in the greenhouse) you like better, color or B&W?

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Don, I'm just preferring the colour at the moment. I like the way the greens and yellows frame the image on all sides keeping the white door as the focal point. With the b&w shot, the yellow and green leaves show up as quite different tones so there's a nice separation there. I think it's one of those compositions where it works well both ways.

@steveh1273 5 жыл бұрын

As a 5x4 photographer myself, I enjoyed seeing this. Do you have any other lenses for the MPP? I assume the lens you used is a 150mm. I have a Linholf classic Technika built in 1976 that I bought and it was like new, just a little lubrication and another viewing glass with fresnel lens was all it needed.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, I'm mostly using my 135mm but also have a 90mm but this has been tricky to use as the screen on the MPP is not the greatest. I've recently added a cheap fresnel to this which has helped a lot.

@chrislim6851 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent photos! It's amazing how much detail you can get with 4x5. Love that scene at 3:45 and wish you got a shot of that. Do you think the artist viewfinder is worth it if I don't shoot large format and only 35mm/120? Thanks as always!

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris, that was a nearby bonfire catching the light. The app is useful for my LF work. I don't use it a lot with 120/35mm as I tend to be more handheld and freer when I work with these cameras. I find it's useful for working out the position to set up in (with LF) when I'm there at the scene and also when I'm out and about without a camera and want to record compositions that I might come back to later as the they just get stored on my phone.