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Thank you for the positive feedback Peter.

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It's been a while since I've posted but thought I'd share a personal project which is currently being exhibited at the Architectural Association in London.

'Defensive Structures in the British...

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This one was shot on an Arca Swiss C monorail, Provia 100F and then processed as a monochrome post scanning.

This one is a composition at sunset on Kuaui where the lava flow meets the sea. I was certainly feeling the pressure of the elements. The wind was getting up, the sun was setting fast, it was...

Velvia 100 schneider 90mm

This one was shot on a recent trip to Kuaui. I always wanted to shoot a canyon.

I Have just travelled with quickload E6 film and insisted on hand inspection.

They key thing in the UK is to ask for a supervisor as they are more knowledgeable and understanding. The US seem...

The decisive moment..... wonderful

The refurbished Pirelli Tower, Milan

Ilford Delta 100 Super Angulon 5.6 / 90mm F 32

The Royal Hospital, London

Provia 100F symmar-s 5.6/150 f32

Drum scanned by Metro Imaging, London

I recently purchased some out of date Quickload velvia 100 which had been refrigerated. The lab recommended I store it in the freezer. I removed a couple of sheets from the frozen stock and tested...

I shot this early in the morning on the second day of a three day thick fog in London. Ilford Delta 100, 150mm, Arca Model C.

I have finally started using the 5x4 for my personal landscape work. I shot this in the Lake District, UK Christmas 2008.

Arca Swiss Model C 120mm Provia 100F

I have to say that the quality of...

I tend to shoot buildings at twilight in that all important 3 minute window when the relationship between the ambient and the artificial light become balanced. That is specifically within the brief...

My method in CS2 is to switch to monochrome in a channel mixer layer and key in R:66 G:24 B:10 as a starting point and adjust accordingly making sure not to exceed a total of 100%. Then use a simple...

Thank you all for your advice.

I think working with older speeds will be fine after a little experimentation. Very inventive suggestion to record the sounds. Following the advice I will do some...

I am thinking of buying a second hand lens with the older shutter speeds as they are so much cheaper. I shoot mostly on Provia 100F and wondered if I am being unrealistic to think that I can achieve...

According to my data chart this lens has one of the largest image circles going at 491mm. Assuming it is multi-coated it would have probably been near the £2,000 mark when purchased new. In UK this...

The actual product name for helping to search on ebay is Fujifilm PA45 holder. This back holds a cassette containing 10 sheets.

Be aware of the issues involved when using Fuji Quickload film in anything else than their dedicated quickload single sheet holder. Using other backs causes a pin-cushioning effect on the corners of...

I also feel unhappy shooting with a dslr as it does not compare in working process and quality to 5x4. It is useful on small jobs where there are budget restrictions. For me the only possible...

The Fuji instant film back is a PA-45 which can be found on ebay for anywhere between £70 and £140. I find instant film invaluable when composing an image and would recommend this fuji back as a...

The old Arca Swiss model C with wide angle bellows is perfect for architecture. It's light, easy to use and affordable. What ever brand you settle on it is vital that the camera has rear standard...

To help with the high contrast situation you may want to try and shoot just after twilight rather than full dark. It is all about the relationships between the ambient light and the artificial...

I find this table a great resource when researching / buying lenses. For each lens it details number of elements/groups, image circle, aperture, MC and film to flange distance etc.
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When shooting 10 shots a day in architectural photography the volume of images is not high enough to justify the £15,000 investement. I reckon to scan and retouch a trannie takes the same time as a...