Isle of Skye | Large Format

Isle of Skye | Large Format | Ilford HP5

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5 жыл бұрын

The last of my landscape photography vlogs from the Isle of Skye. In this one, I use my large format 4x5 camera and some Ilford HP5 film to photograph some rock details just a few yards from where we are staying in the village of Ord in the southern part of Skye.
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Gear used on this vlog:
MPP 4x5 large format camera (1950s)
Schneider Kreuznach 135mm f4.7 lens
Mark II Artist's Viewfinder app
Ilford HP5+ amzn.to/2DBQSi4
Manfrotto bag amzn.to/2rPbQlu
Manfrotto 055 tripod amzn.to/2wPVC04
Manfrotto XPRO ball head amzn.to/2rU15xb
rocket blower amzn.to/2GwWxlI
Epson V850 scanner amzn.to/2HoSzwa
Ilford Ilfotec DD-X film developer amzn.to/2xOiIon
Stearman Press SP445 tank amzn.to/2MOno0I
Archival 4x5 sleeves amzn.to/2OGx2mF
filmed on:
Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8 amzn.to/2wNSsdk
Panasonic G9 amzn.to/2M2ayvq
Rode Videomic Pro amzn.to/2GvTcDw
Zoom H1 recorder amzn.to/2KAjgQg
lav mic amzn.to/2KDJcuf
SLR Magic variable ND filter amzn.to/2rTAgt4
My music is from: player.epidemicsound.com/
Song used this episode...
Quiet Mood Guitar 17 - Anders Ekengren
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Пікірлер: 84

@iainmc9859 2 жыл бұрын

Cracking shot. Wherever you point your camera in Skye you get compositions, other than the tourist shops.

@synlfo7828 Ай бұрын

Watching your videos now have a completely different sense of melancholy and sadness.

@joemcglue2881 5 жыл бұрын

love your camera digital does not give the same level of fun

@mbolan1 5 жыл бұрын

in this day and age when you buy a new camera and its been replaced 6 months down with a new model its refreshing to see someone using old film camera's and taking the time to set everything up correctly and making great images, Just goes to show that you don't need all the bells and whistles to get great images well done Craig.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian, I shoot digital too mainly for my work and I do get GAS from time to time, but I do also like a bit of slow photography. I think it works well with landscape photography and being outside in calm and peaceful locations.

@magnusa.5599 3 жыл бұрын

I can just repeat myself in thanking you for providing this kind of content. I'm waiting for my 4x5 camera to try it out myself. not sure of how to go about the development but nevertheless I'm eager to use that 180mm lens got to start out. I'm pretty sure I'll come back to any of your videos. Cheers, Magnus

@CraigPrentisPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Magnus, I'm waiting on a new camera myself. Good luck with it.

@thomaspopple2291 4 жыл бұрын

Recently discovered and subscribed. Really enjoying the videos. I shoot medium format. 6x7 but am very interested in large format. Suits my slow and measured way of shooting. Thank you for taking the time to make your videos. Good inspiration while drinking a coffee and planning my day.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas, I'm glad you've been enjoying the vids

@robvanvalkenburg522 5 жыл бұрын

Inspirational, informative and even soothing! One of my favourite youtube channels.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

thank you, much appreciated

@lensman5762 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the tonality that the HP5 yielded. Great video. Thanks.

@baptistepayendessinphoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this very relaxing moment and these nice images. I went to Scotland 22 years ago, and I felt like I was there again during the midges attack !

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

thank you, I'm glad I brought back some fond memories for you (and some itchy ones)

@tonyb2760 5 жыл бұрын

Always love some film shots. Thanks for sharing

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony

@fbraakman 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work, Craig. You have such great scenery in the UK; I would love one day to do some shooting there. I am itching to get back to large format myself. Watching your videos really helped me to decide to revert back. Now all I have to do is purchase a camera and a dog:)

@CraigPrentisPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. I love having my furry friend along.

@UncleDansVintageVinyl 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice! I especially appreciate the decision to forego the more obvious shots and choose instead the lovely details that you found.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

thanks

@tapasbasu730 5 жыл бұрын

Good Work! My young days I used a Wista 5x4. u did all Darkroom work with Deep tank developer & Devere 5x4 enlarger with Ilford Multigrade Head. It used to be hard work but a lot of enjoyment in very Creative B&W Images. Now I am 78 years young with some disabilities. I lived on the shore of Loch Fyne made few trips to the Isle of Skye. I wish you well.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you tapas basu. The last time I darkroom printed 4x5 was as a student back in the 90s. At the moment, I have this hybrid system of shooting film and scanning it to add to my digital workflow. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll set up a wet darkroom and start printing again but for now, I’m enjoying getting use out of these old cameras. I love that area - very tempted to move up there.

@kevinthephotographer9346 5 жыл бұрын

Craig, I've just discovered your channel and I'm enjoying your style. You give a good description of the intent behind each image.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that's good to hear!

@BillMcCarroll 5 жыл бұрын

Really nice Craig...thanks for the tip on focusing with tilt. Going to use that

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Great, thanks Bill

@steveonions4819 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Craig, very enjoyable..

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Steve

@mortenfrolund 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely video Craig, Thanks for it:). The location seems amazing.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

yes, it sure is

@DiegoMcCartney 5 жыл бұрын

Some great detail there Craig. Glad this area was less cluttered with all those smidges!

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Diego, it was a much calmer set up this time

@martincutrone5816 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice black and white images. Sometimes we forget about the near images. We don't always need to go for the big, grand images. The images you showed today reflect excellent technique and composition. Fred Newman's videos are great inlearning how to shoot large format. Thanks for sharing, looking forward to more content.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Yes Martin, I was in this beautiful location with fantastic views all around but the rock details were just as worthy of my attention. Glad you liked the images and thanks for watching.

@davidgault1802 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig great tip for frount to back focusing will keep that in mind

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

No problem, thank you David.

@ceritat625 5 жыл бұрын

Just stunning Craig!

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Filmnut Girl thank you!

@acidsnow5915 5 жыл бұрын

man that is amazing that 4xt looks amazing! thanks for sharing this great content with us really enjoyed watching this

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks ACID SNOW, I’m glad you liked it

@mamiyapress 5 жыл бұрын

Great video as always.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

thanks

@victor.marchenko 4 жыл бұрын

please tell us more about your metering techniques

@dominiquepierre-nina6120 5 жыл бұрын

Inspirational , I am coming to Northern Europe and the Arctic Circle in July, looking to bring my Hasselblad. Thanks, Dominique

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Nice one, that should be a great trip.

@markboweringphotography4408 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing work. You must have the patience of a saint.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mark, it is slower but that’s no bad thing.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer 5 жыл бұрын

Craig love the quality of your videos, your knowledgeable an delivery is just excellent, well done! May I make one suggestion? I think if you include the fact that you are using large format cameras in your titles, your videos will attract the amount of viewers they deserve (eg... Isle of Skye | Large Format | Ilford HP5). And PS I just love that dog!

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, I'm glad you been enjoying my videos and that's good to hear from somebody that's doing great stuff themselves. I do try to add as much info into the title as possible especially when it comes to camera types/formats. I know that as the channel progresses, many are subbing for the film stuff. Like you, I shoot both digital and film so I have to make decisions about keeping it the same or going more film rather than digital. Whichever way it goes, you're right, at this stage I would like to get as many views as possible - these vlogs take a lot of time and effort to produce, so your advice is appreciated. And yes, I know that it's really Barney (my dog) that pulls in new subscribers ;-) Maybe I should put some dog references in the titles?

@EwanDunsmuirImages 5 жыл бұрын

Aaaaahhhhhh! Proper photography!.... = ) Keep up the great work Craig - Your patience and dedication should be commended! Regards Ewan

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ewan, it's been an enjoyable experience revisiting film after all this time. I must say I loved being up in your area recently and I'm going to take a look at some of your Orkney stuff. Very tempted to up sticks!

@EwanDunsmuirImages 5 жыл бұрын

You know it makes sense Craig ! lol

@IsabelCurdes_photos 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful images and I love your 'slow paced videos' - somehow lost my subscription but I am glad I found you again ;-)

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Good to have you back Isabel! Thanks and I’m glad you liked it.

@JDubyafoto 5 жыл бұрын

You definitely got a stretching workout with those images, but they looked like they were well worth the effort. You obviously know your camera well. Well done!

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, it wasn't the most comfortable set up kneeling on the rocks!

@JeffCreates 5 жыл бұрын

Another lovely vlog, well done Craig. I have to say i didn't quite grasp what you were saying about the front-to-back focussing technique, but i think i'm just tired (stupid).

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff, it sounds a bit complicated but actually it's fairly straightforward in practice. In the end, it about how you get this stuff across to an audience so I'll bear that in mind ;-)

@FourIntoOne 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed and subscribed, thanks! I may even give large format a try myself (only ever got up to medium format) . Another reason to acquire new gear, not that we photographers ever seem to need a reason to get more gear......

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marc. Yes, that gear will just keep coming and it's hard to resist but shooting a bit of film now and again is a good leveller.

@hupginteo6519 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Craig, may I know what is this large format you're using? And what lenses do you use for it? love your videos btw.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, links to all gear used in video description

@domgreco7 5 жыл бұрын

Love the photos. Fantastic composition. You process all of your images,correct? It would be interesting to hear about that side of your images. Just saying. 👌

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes, I'm doing all the processing and I've made a couple of videos on this.

@jaewoongyoon8904 5 жыл бұрын

Since I'm from the United States, what are midges? Does your large format camera have more wider settings? You seem to use f32 with a slower shutter speed. Is there a reason or just preference?

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Basically, they are a small, flying, biting insect. www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usfeatures/midges/index.html Yes, I can use apertures from f4.7 on that lens but I stop down to get a greater depth of field as this can very quite shallow using large format. Mostly use f11 and smaller for landscapes.

@kevinflynn6306 5 жыл бұрын

Nice shots Craig how do you develop the 4X5 negs? (Time and Temp) I think I am using the same tank as you, actually Steve Onions uses the same setup we have been in contact regarding stand development, I have been using it for 4X5 and 120 and it works very well I can give you the information if you would like, once again beautiful work and video regards Kevin

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, SP445 tank, Ilfotec DD-X (1+4) at 20degC for 9 mins. Agitate every 30secs. Haven’t used stand development but would be interested in your timings etc

@kevinflynn6306 5 жыл бұрын

OK Craig here is what I use in the same tank presoak for 4 or 5 min, I just use the water from the tap it is usually 62 to 65 degrees f then mix Rodinal 10ml to 1000ml (a liter of water). Dump the prewash add developer, gently agitate for 30sec then let the tank stand untouched for 30 min, then gentle agitation for 30 sec then let stand for 30 min untouched, then a couple of washes in water and fix the regular time. I never bother about temperature anymore with this method, as long as it is in the 60s f. You can use Kodak HC110 and you use 5ml from the bottle with a 1000ml of water, I use an hour with the HC110 some use 45 min with agitation at the beginning and at the 20min mark. If you get any bromide drag marks change the agitation method either more or less. I think I have got much better results with HC110 with the faster films. Rodinal seems to work better with slower films. You will get a fairly flat negative with very good shadow detail, and no burned out highlights so be sure you get good exposure in the shadows. Hope this helps give it a try and see what you think, shoot a test first and check the results. Kevin

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin, that's really helpful. I think it's worth doing some tests with one lot of regular development and another with stand dev. I'd be really interested to see the two negs side by side. Food for thought. Much appreciated. Cheers

@jerrybrodrick 5 жыл бұрын

"Mullered" not heard that for a while! Your suffering with the midges was awful, I felt for you! We get bucket loads of mosquitoes here; dreadful; things that appear to serve absolutely no purpose in the eco-system, apart from torturing humans! Nice videos and work Craig, subscribed :)

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jerry, I think this comment got posted in the wrong video. Perhaps you were watching my Scottish Midges/Lone Tree before? Anyway, yes, it wasn't a pleasant experience but I'm glad I went back in the end as it all turned out OK with the tree image. Thank you for your sub, much appreciated ;-)

@jerrybrodrick 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely this one Craig, you mention the 'mullering' near the beginning :)

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Oh sorry Jerry, you're right! Definitely mentioned being mullered in this one (about a different vlog). My mistake!

@mike747436 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Craig. Nice video. Did you try wetting the rocks to accentuate the contrast? Works sometimes. Or would that be cheating ;-)

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, no I’ve seen that done before. Not this time but I’ll keep it in mind for the future. Thanks

@mike747436 5 жыл бұрын

Hat off to you for lugging all the video kit around as well as the LF gear! Really nice presentation and photos.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, yes it is a bit of a faff, but I’m glad you’re enjoying them. Cheers

@tapasbasu730 5 жыл бұрын

Very Creative, I would have liked the Contrast to boost up.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I think you've got a point. It could take a little more.

@jameslane3846 5 жыл бұрын

I find HP5 too low contrast for my taste...

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

what do you prefer?

@jameslane3846 5 жыл бұрын

@@CraigPrentisPhoto Pan F if I want a lot of contrast or FP4 if I want less contrast

@Dan-jg7zl 3 жыл бұрын

Push it to 800 then. In large format grain isn't an issue. I only shoot hp5+ at 800 and even on MF. Pan F is great, but has it's downsides and far to slow for 4x5 and ideally you don't want to shoot PanF in bright sunlight. If you want more contrast and flexibility then go with FP4+. It has a huge latitude and gorgeous tone and character.