@kevin-parratt-artist - yes, I am quite familiar with the Sinar system as well as their brilliant shutters. In this application the bulk of a Sinar camera system resting on a tripod in a New England pond would be somewhat ridiculous. The vintage Speed Graphic is, in my opinion, more fitting to the lens and quite useful in this situation. Precision is not exactly the requirement nor the ultimate goal here. Further, I am not sure if the Sinar system could accommodate the size of the Aero Ektar. Regardless, I am happy with this combo when I decide to set aside my Sony's and settle into a film mood. Thanks for watching. Happy shooting!

Hi Seth - thanks for watching. Honestly, that strap was on the Speed Graphic when I bought it. I don’t know of a source for them.

Thank you. I tend to shoot either Ilford FP4 or HP5 most of the time. Developed in HC110 at 1:31. But I am also a fan of Kodak TMax films. Ilford has been less expensive over the years. For film exposed with the Aero Ektar I sometimes develop in D76 diluted 1:1. Because my lens lacks an aperture mark, I am guessing the settings. Plus I am not sure of the accuracy of the shutter in the Speed Graphic. The longer development times for D76 allows the film more time to mellow and, I believe, compensate somewhat for exposure differences. Of course, that’s total voodoo rationale. But it works for me! BTW, I have found that my Aero Ektar needs to be stopped down slightly to achieve focus.

Check out my good friend @pgumaskas. He shoots a lot of 5x7 as well.

Thank you for your kind words

Hey Sheldon - thanks for the nice comment. I think you are focusing, pun intended, one a key aspect of shooting portraits with a view camera. The process is very slow and deliberate. The subject must respond in a very specific way for the process to be successful. This reason is what I like about large format portraiture. The subject participates in the process and the images take on a different look and feel. It’s also good practice for expanding my limited patience!

Thank you!

Hi Russel - thank you for your kind words. I am, in fact, planning more large format videos. Let me know if there is anything specific that you would like to see. Thanks

Alexander - thank you for you kind and insightful comments. I appreciate your understanding of the small details that go into a photo shoot - planning, posing, and light. Thanks for watching.

HI Mike - thanks for watching. Have fun out there.

Right? Almost as bad as chirping ankle biters!

Clearly you haven’t done your homework. Dave has spent his entire career as a successful commercial photographer. He’s a wealth of information and talent.

Amazing. I’ve been looking to get the aero Ektar for my GFX too. How did you mount it to the GFX?

Thank you.

Hi Bob, thanks for watching. Hope all is well with you.

Thank you! I have had that loupe for many years. I would call it one of my possessions. It's more than a piece of gear. Thanks for watching.

Thanks Evan, Amanda is pretty special. Thanks also for the drone footage. It fit in really well.

Thanks, Rafael. We certainly had some beautiful summer evening light.

Thanks, Matt. Next time you are in New England I will shoot your portrait!

@@davewhite138 if I’m ever in that neck of the woods, I’ll take you up on that offer.

Thank you for those nice comments. The Aero Ektar definitely has a special place in my work.

Thanks Sammy! Hope you are getting out and creating some great photos.

Thank you, sir. I appreciate the feedback.

Thank you, my beautiful wife!

Hey Terry, thanks. I am a B&W guy at the core.

Steven, thanks for watching.