10:16 - exceptional image. Thanks, Robbie. I have no desire to shoot large format but I have been curious about the experience of using an Intrepid. I appreciate how you take us on a thoughtful journey with your videos. You are an artist and a storyteller. Don’t stop.

Those images of urban decay are outstanding. Great compositions and use of ambient lighting. Very atmospheric. Though I was worried when I saw that hole in the floor!

You are one of the folks who inspired me to go large format with a 4x5 camera. I ended up with a Chamonix and I do not regret that decision! The interesting thing about my LF kit is that it is lighter than my MF Bronica kit. Fully agree with you on the Stearman tank! It is very good and thanks to folks like you I completely avoided the Mod(whatever number it is) holder and tank. I have yet to shoot colour 4x5 but just picked up a 50 pack of well cared for but expired Velvia100 so that will change soon :-). I do love B&W though... always have!

Really enjoyed your calm and moody video :) Perfect balance between speaking, music and nice subjects to explore. Cheers from France !

Enjoyable video as always Robbie, it's great to hear the personal views on choosing the right medium for the task, and the shot of the light through the window and basin on the floor shows just how special the 4x5 image can be!

Beautiful camera, beautiful photos 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

Nicely done video and I agree with G S, great image at 10:16! The Intrepid 4x5 would certainly be a great way to go if I decide to take the plunge in to large format. Most of my film experience was in 35mm back in the day. I've just recently started to shoot film again and have been playing with medium formats 6x6 and 6x9. I have a 6x6 pinhole camera and now a 6x6 and 6x9 folding Ansco cameras to play with. Each presents creative aspects but I can really appreciate the abilities of large format too!

Thanks for the Intrepid video Robbie. Been awhile since we had a walk and talk, and it's not raining or snowing!! I have to agree with Orion 77 below on the price of the Intrepid for what you get for your money. I understand the value in the lightness of the Intrepid compared to many field cameras at double or triple the cost but you get what you pay for and the Intrepid construction just doesn't cut it for my money. Anyways everyone has an opinion, but stay safe and hopefully we will see more of your videos soon. The train ending has to be a classic...lol. Cheers...

I'd just like to say how informative and inspiring your work and videos are - just getting into 5x4 here in the UK and enjoying it immensely.

I was, quite simply, blown away with your images with composition and exposure. The lonely desk chair was terrific.😊

Dude! That shot at 10:15 is just astounding! The light is perfect. Great video as usual man.

I have the Intrepid 4x5 and it really has some good points, light weight, low price point, plenty of service and support, good front swing movements. I also have the Toyo 45A and Tachihara 45 camera and they are more robust, but definitely heavier and expensive. The advantage of the Intrepid is that they offer a 4x5 enlarger that can fit to the camera to make darkroom prints. Ultimately, it’s the photographer that makes the photos and the camera is the tool. I think the Intrepid is a great introductory tool to learn the process and get some experience and then decide whether large format is something to pursue. Large Format is capable of great quality images, but it’s more slowed down, methodical and planned. I suggest anyone that’s thinking about LF to just get an Intrepid or a 4x5 that’s low in price to learn the process. No sense in investing 1,000.00 and up in a camera and another 500.00 in a lens and holders to find out it’s not their thing.

Just found your channel, first video I’ve watched. Excellent work man this was a fantastic video, I’ll be bingeing your videos for the rest of the night

I enjoyed that video Robbie. I’ve picked up some tips from your 4x5 videos and the 1 year recap was a good idea. I use the Mod54 and haven’t had any problems that I’ve noticed; although I’m only comparing it to itself. Extra points for the Indy pace car. I spent a year in the USA as a teenager and was near Indianapolis. On the few times I’ve been back, I always plan my trip to be there for race day.

Some absolutely fantastic images!!

Great shots and great presentation of them !

Awesome work Robbie, i just got into 4x5 and have a Chamonix 45 F-2 landing next week, my lens choice to begin will be a 135mm Rodenstock, thank you for this video. That Old pace car photo OUTSTANDING.

When it comes to shooting, I’m much more of a planner than a wanderer. But if you’re in a situation where you might be in a place and feel the need to get more shots off, you can look at a horseman back or something similar. That way you can still use the large format and all of the bonuses that come with that (rise, tilt, lens quality etc) while shooting to 120. Keep up the good work mate!

Wow! Every your video like meditation, thank you 🤝)))

Thank you for showing us, such a beatutiful video. I just got a 4X5 camera, and I will try it.By the way, nice photos!!!

@8:59 - Immediately I saw that and wondered if it would be possible to shoot from that position but align your focal plane with the collapsed ceiling and how that would impact the resulting image. Great video, keep up the good work, the struggle is real.

Great video nice Photo shots 👍

Good point on some format requires a lot of thought I’ve bought a 4x5 and out of the 6months I’ve own it I’ve only taken one shot. I keep telling myself is it worth taking the shot.

I liked the video. If I could make a suggestion, get that camera even lower to the ground or up even higher. It would add a ton of drama. Also some forced foreground.

Everyone hates the Mod54, but I’ve never had an issue with it! I didn’t like the Stearman Press. To each their own I suppose.

One way to make shooting with a 4x5 fast and easy is to start shooting with an 8x10. And to make 8x10 easy, get an 11x14. You’ll be amazed at how much easier tiny formats like 4x5 are.

Love that chair in the turret shot, I would be happy to have taken that.

Hey Robbie, what backpack are you using for your Intrepid and tripod? All the best, mate!

The Fujifilm X-T3 it's a mirrorless camera not a DSLR. However, thanks for the review and for sharing your experience.

Probably you already know, but the raw files from Fuji cameras has its quirks because of x-trans filter color array, and files are much better decoded by Capture one. The messiness you showed when zoomed in looks kinda similar to familiar "worming" artifacts (or "watercolor effect"), which is a known issue when Fuji raw files placed directly in Lightroom. I have no idea if it pays any result, but have you tried convert those scans into tiff (or to dng with Iridient X-Transformer), and then work around with negative lab pro in Lightroom/ps? This might a quite an issue for me as well, because I recently bought macro lens and wanna do scanning with my X-T3, but 35mm for now only (slowly moving to 6x4.5 and 4x5 hopefully in near future).

I'll have to hard disagree re: customer service responsiveness. They probably replied to you so quickly and took care of things so promptly because of your status as a KZfaqr/your following. I've noticed this with Intrepid: People on KZfaq/Instagram/etc. with a following get nice cameras with little to no issues, and get prompt replies to customer service. Meanwhile, myself and quite a few people I know had to deal with Live Chat directly, e-mails would go unanswered otherwise. It was very hit and miss on the customer service/quality control front.

I don't think there is better / worse photographer. I am sure Nick would agree ;-)

I must say I was happy with the Mod54. But I was shooting 40 year old Agfa 100 (a gift), so I did do stand development.

Way to scared to buy a 4x5, from not knowing what is a good lens to purchase online, to the cost of development...so I'll live through you and your wonderful experiences.

Something I've fancied trying for years. Please keep off the railway lines though.

That image of the chair is awesome! I have to ask, how did you meter that scene?

G'morning Robbie, I'm a fujifim shooter, but i love large format photography, I'm referring to the "my 1st year with the Intrepid 4x5 camera"...at the start of the video I you do a shot in b/w of a door and i thought "wow"..then you change to Portra 160 color neg film, in my humgle opinion that place was crying out to be shot in b/w..especially how contrasty and bright the light was , was all this the same green house area or not ?

Are you ever creeped out or scared that some bad people are going to be in those abandoned buildings? I would love to do that, but I don’t think I could do it alone. I’m to much of a chicken.

How did you meter for these shots? Thanks!

What lens did you use here?

good show chap, i am looking to maybe buy that model, what is it about that camera it lacks any advice?

Dont trust any sign/grafity from abandoned building

what happened? I just watched this video last week.... lol. was it the silence at the end? is that why you deleted it and reuploaded the video? no matter. you are still enjoyable to watch, I give you "mad props" for your love of cigars and including them in the videos. still not a fan of the Intrepid company though. cheap plywood products at a overinflated price structure..... they are just not worth the money they charge for their stuff.

I just couldn't get a Intrepid. I just couldn't get a plywood and plastic camera. Many friends have them and the plywood has begun to de-laminate and warp. Plastic knobs broken. I needed something that will last generations, something I can pass down to my kids, and them to their kids.I went with a Shen-Hao HZX45-F.

What happened to your bellows? Genuinely curious. I'm getting my Intrepid 4x5 in a few days!

Robbie, I'm down in MA and shoot LF. Lets grab a beer and talk some shop.

Was that a stogie at 3'15"????? ;-)

Excellent photography. I also endorse your statement that people who want to start in LF photography should first study the books by those who used the 4X5 for a living, and not listen to the B.S that has exploded on social media in the past couple of years. People who do not know one end of the 4X5 from the other, start publishing videos about how to do this and that. Over 95% of the advice available is just pure S>H>I>T. As for the Intrepid camera, it is just a tool. Photography is a combination of craft, sceince and art. People should learn to use the tool they have before criticising it. At present the Intrepid 4X5 costs £280.00 in the UK, which is less than the price of 20 rolls of TriX film. I have no affilliation with Intrepid, nor do I own one, I have Wista DX Rosewood, MPP MKVII micro Technical camera and a Cambo studio monorail. If people feel that £280.00 is not worth the price for this camera, then there is always the option to find an Ebony , just remember to remortgage your house.

Did you not take other cameras on purpose?

Be careful in those places. Loaded with asbestos

I can't wait the day till you will use a linhof or a sinar camera.. should you have a chance to be in New York or New Jersey area.. message me

Sell that Intrepid 4x5 and buy a Wista 4x5 or other KNOWN quality brand. I dont know how this company Intrepid stays in business, i guess the low price point, but they dont make a good camera.