LARGE FORMAT landscape photography | 4x5

LARGE FORMAT landscape photography | 4x5 | Broadwater Warren

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5 жыл бұрын

This week, I'm at Broadwater Warren Nature Reserve in Kent with my 4x5 large format camera. I photograph a clump of five conifer trees using Fomapan black and white film and a red filter early in the morning.
Later, I try to find a composition at Eridge Rocks - a place with giant sandstone boulders and a Site of Specific Scientific Interest due to the community of plants growing on them.
I processed the film in my SP445 tank. The Fomapan was developed in Ilford ID11 (1+1) for 10 mins and the Ektar was dev'd using the Tetenal C41 kit.
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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
Minolta Spotmeter F
ExPro Filters for B&W amzn.to/2RElzKl
Fomapan 100 b&w film amzn.to/2B3RCsw
Kodak Ektar 100 film amzn.to/2NmCZIt
Manfrotto bag amzn.to/2rPbQlu
Manfrotto 055 tripod amzn.to/2wPVC04
Manfrotto XPRO ball head amzn.to/2rU15xb
Tetenal C41 kit amzn.to/2PcOT5I
Ilford ID11 developer amzn.to/2JlSeN4
Stearman Press SP445 tank amzn.to/2MOno0I
rocket blower amzn.to/2GwWxlI
Epson V850 scanner amzn.to/2HoSzwa
Archival 4x5 sleeves amzn.to/2OGx2mF
Gloves amzn.to/2WlspD6
filmed on:
GoPro Hero 7 Black amzn.to/2W5Edt1
Joby Gorillapod amzn.to/2RUtqTo
Zoom H1 recorder amzn.to/2KAjgQg
Blixxo lav mic amzn.to/2W4EIUk
website www.craigprentis.com
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Пікірлер: 91

@trevorinsaigon 3 жыл бұрын

We need you back with more videos Craig!!!!

@focalplane3063 2 жыл бұрын

Love the trees! Nice one.

@Machster10 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid Craig. Informative. Great photo of the five trees.

@Foxglove963 2 жыл бұрын

You commented four is an odd number, four was much used in medieval city planning, four wards and its centre, but since at least the Iron Age the number three was considered to be importqant, it is a formulaic number; 3, 6, 9, etc. which was much used in divisional space.

@chuckbarney3945 5 жыл бұрын

I have to admit I was somewhat worried about Barney when he didn’t appear right off. Good to hear he’s okay! Great images, too. Lovely shot with Ektar.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chuck, he's fine and will hopefully be back for the next one.

@DarkAngelEU 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Craig, I'm just commenting to say I'm not a big fan of your landscapes but the last shot in the video already had something more interesting to show. The left part of the composition feels very flat, almost like it was a backdrop in a zoo. Just a penny ;)

@debozebever 5 жыл бұрын

Just discovered this channel. Although i shoot almost the smallest of the smallest sensor in the world (APSC and phone), these vids are so entertaining en informative. Besides someone talking so calmly and with passions about what he does is exceptional.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, it's good to have you along. I'm glad you've been enjoying the videos.

@andrewfrost8866 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely images. You present with such calmness and clarity. Love watching and listening.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Great, thank you Andrew.

@BillMcCarroll 5 жыл бұрын

Always good to see you post a video Craig. The light really didn't cooperate with you but both images are good. I prefer the first one in black and white and the tree growing from the rock is just a story by itself. Hope to see Barney soon!

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was just one of those slightly frustrating days where I could have done with a bit more light but it was enjoyable nonetheless.

@charlesk323 3 жыл бұрын

Love both of these images! The first with the 5 trees....classically brilliant, the second, sublime and moody. I want to purchase the first! wow. Thanks again for the graduate level tutorial, wish I was there!

@CraigPrentisPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks. I must go back some time to see if they are still standing as they have cleared a lot of this area. Email me if you would like a print. Cheers.

@neilt 5 жыл бұрын

Another couple of lovely images Craig. Give Barney a big hug from here :)

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

thank you NeilT, will do!

@Prashant.Khapane 5 жыл бұрын

Craig Good to see you back.first one is the winner; unsure of the second. It looked promising from where you stood

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you - it's good to hear your thoughts

@julianwilliams4750 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Craig, just wondering if you would consider making a vid showing how you go about using the spot meter with large format photography. I have one of these and would love to understand how I add this to the 4x5 workflow. Keep up the good work. Awesome!. Cheers Julian

@CraigPrentisPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

OK, maybe one for the future. Thanks

@trailimagesphotography6635 5 жыл бұрын

Another nice photo outing with the early 4x5 unit. Looking forward to seeing Barney again too.....Trail Images

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@amg231 5 жыл бұрын

This gets me excited to shoot. I just got my 4x5 system all completed, going to try and shoot this week. Thanks for the inspiration!

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

That's great - enjoy your trips out!

@martincutrone5816 5 жыл бұрын

Craig, your metering is right on. Good work. I like the 5 conifer shot, with the use of a red filter to add some separation to the sky. I shot a few sheets of 4x5 film this weekend in similar conditions, but did have some early morning sunlight to work with. I'd say you did a great job, with the light you had to work with. I do miss Barney!

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Ahh, good stuff Martin. I hope your shots turn out OK. Thanks for watching.

@Jpackardphoto 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, images, everything. Thanks for keeping the medium alive.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, much appreciated

@Analog_Refined 4 жыл бұрын

Great photos Craig! Always a pleasure to tune in to your videos 😁.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it

@tonyb2760 5 жыл бұрын

I am a big fan of Ektar but I actually prefer the first image. Love the deep contrast of the branches against the sky. Thanks for sharing

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@tanke1818 5 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you back.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Marlon Ramos thanks

@wetpossum 5 жыл бұрын

Liked despite absence of Barney

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

thank you

@RobbieMaynardCreates 3 жыл бұрын

I love everything about this video - well done, Craig!

@TL-xw6fh 5 жыл бұрын

Nice ... Poor Barney! Thank you for inspiring me to take out my film cameras and enjoy taking photos with them again!

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

thank you, that's good to hear

@billpickle2875 5 жыл бұрын

Cant beat the MPP...Had mine out in all conditions and it just never gives up. Great stuff man. Enjoyed the video

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Bill, yes it's built like a tank. Thanks for watching.

@EwanDunsmuirImages 5 жыл бұрын

Well done Craig. I smile watching you work. I laughed to myself as i remembered that if it were digital, you would just shoot shoot shoot, but the large format, makes you super economical with the shutter. I had also forgotten how much DR the old film cameras have. Image 2 with the dark shadow under the rock.... Detail! Regards Ewan

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Ewan, I often wish I had a bit more flexibility in the amount I shoot and using digital would solve that. But shooting film does come at a cost and there's also the developing and scanning to take into consideration too, which all adds time to these trips out. I'm also limited with my lens choice which is sometimes frustrating too. I may start shooting a bit more digital alongside the film stuff as it will allow me to work a scene a bit more and doing a side by side comparison with any film shots would be interesting. You're right too about the dark shadow under the rock. It was seriously dark under there but there's a good bit of detail in the neg. All the best.

@markboweringphotography4408 5 жыл бұрын

I am really loving that red filter with the black and white. I might have to dig out some of my old cokin A's.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Go for it Mark!

@jonnyc5441 5 жыл бұрын

I'm enjoying your videos and particularly your unassuming approach to large format photography! A lot of work surely goes on behind the scenes into developing and scanning the film and editing the video. I'm looking forward to the next one!

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you've been enjoying the LF stuff. Yes, I could make life easier for myself but where's the fun in that?

@RobinsBookClub 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video and photos, I especially liked the b+w one.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

thank you for watching, I'm glad you liked it.

@nigelmorley8092 5 жыл бұрын

Two great images Craig. I'm hearing rumours that Barney's so annoyed he's setting up his own channel !!

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

It's OK Nigel, I'm quite happy playing second fiddle to Barney!

@jamesvdm 5 жыл бұрын

Great video again thanks.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

thank you

@adamm4926 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work. Inspires me to get out and use my 4x5 :)

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

That's great, thank you

@christopherhowell3209 4 жыл бұрын

Give Barny a treat or two from me!lol!

@vinny3908 5 жыл бұрын

Great job Craig! Loving the Fomapan, i switch to Foma 400 myself to put it true my OM1 an Canonet 28. The HP5 is great but so expensive over here in the Netherlands, Foma is halve cheaper and looks beautiful if you ask me. Great photos, i love your landscapes, hope to see Barney again next time. Greetings, depressed shutter.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. Yes, I've only ever used Fomapan 100 and 200 and like them both. Good price too. Hopefully, Barney will be back for the next one. Cheers.

@eltinjones4542 5 жыл бұрын

Not withstanding the first image, would love to have seen it in colour also👍 Both Steve O'Nions and You are true craftsmen 👌

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I suppose it could have worked either way. Thanks for watching.

@SteveONions 5 жыл бұрын

Very good video Craig and the first shot in particular came out extremely well - I would have been less brave and used a yellow or orange filter.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, yes the red was a bold choice but I still didn't have the ideal sky/clouds conditions for it. Maybe next time.

@photographingwithcarl8729 5 жыл бұрын

Soon 3k subscribers!!

@iainmc9859 2 жыл бұрын

Liked the first shot but thought you went a bit too square on with the second. Might just be the elongated crop.

@stuartbaines2843 5 жыл бұрын

Both images work well, interesting use of iso for filter allowance. Any allowance for the Reciprocity on Ektar? Colour holds well for 15sec.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Not a lot. I checked out the reciprocity for Ektar and saw that it was good for 15 secs. As I was metering just over 8 secs, I just gave it a couple more and went for 10 secs.

@michaelgermundson8166 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. I was hoping you would shoot the scene at 7:26. It looked good in the video. All around well done.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

There are some interesting tree/rock combinations there and I'm sure I'll be back there again on a day with better conditions. Thanks for watching.

@erichstocker8358 5 жыл бұрын

What tripod are you using? It looks nice and tall even with the legs splayed out giving a nice steady stance.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Erich, the links for the tripod and head are in the description notes. I'm pretty happy with it overall.

@erichstocker4173 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, guess I should have opened the Show More

@josephasghar 5 жыл бұрын

BARNEEEEEEEEEYYYYYY! 😭😭😭

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

I know... :-(

@Hybridvanguard 5 жыл бұрын

hi craig. i was wondering what gloves you are wearing in the video? I have been looking for a pair that allow me to operate the camera but still keep my hands warm! Thank you

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Alessandro Perchiazzi I put a link to the Vallerret gloves in the description. They’re very good.

@Hybridvanguard 5 жыл бұрын

@@CraigPrentisPhoto thank you Craig this is really helpful

@dominiquepierre-nina6120 5 жыл бұрын

Mate greta work, I am still debating between a Toy or a Hasselblad. I know they very defferent in format but weight is of the essence as I travel a lot. I have looked into a Mamiya 7 but the pricers are exorbitant ! How do you find lagging a 4x5 around do you travel with it ?Thanks, Dominique.

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

My MPP is heavy at over 3kg and that's without the extra stuff like film holders, meter, filters, dark cloth etc. So it's slow work but if that's what I'm fancying that day, that's how it is. The Mamiya is expensive and holds its value very well. At the moment, I only have one lens for it and funding other lenses would be a struggle, but at least it keeps my workflow simple. It's portable, light and the results are excellent. Only you can decide what is right for you but whatever you go with, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

@dominiquepierre-nina6120 5 жыл бұрын

Hi thanks for the reply . When shooting in the fog do you over expose +1 or 2 stops? Because I've noticed your shots are clean and mine seam on the grainy side Thanks, Dominique .@@CraigPrentisPhoto

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

@@dominiquepierre-nina6120 yes, it's a bit like photographing in snowy conditions. In the fog, the camera's meter will often tell you it's brighter than it is so I find it's best to over expose. I prefer to spot meter for the darkest part in the scene and stop down 1-2 stops from there - that will be my exposure. With b&w or colour neg you'll be fine over exposing.

@dominiquepierre-nina6120 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Thanks for that I thought so. Ive got some shots on my instagram have a look and let me know if I need more exposure. The photos in question is on the fifth row down a lone tree and three cabbage palm trees. Many thanks for the tips. Dominique@@CraigPrentisPhoto

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

@@dominiquepierre-nina6120 possibly, all this stuff is subjective. It's hard to say without seeing the neg. You could probably afford to go a touch lighter but it looks good to me.

@waynesimon2963 5 жыл бұрын

No Barney? What the heck? All we have is this bloke with his camera for cripes sake..lol. Ok it's a short video so might as well watch the whole thing :) Say high to Barney Craig...Cheers..

@CraigPrentisPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, there's a common thread going on here. Barney will be back soon!