The 10(plus) most useful tips-to-self before taking the shot

[Heroique]

Here they are – finally! – the key tips you’ve been waiting to read & share :

1. Confirm the lens shutter is closed before pulling the darkslide.

2. [?]

While in the field, I record whatever tips might improve my work the next time. I even devote a section of my spiral notepad to the topic, and when back home, transcribe new entries to a master list. Every now and then, I’ll review the master list, top to bottom. Above I’ve listed the very first “tip-to-self” I ever committed to paper. Glad I did! For this single tip has reduced the tormented screams hikers used to hear in the forests & mountains of Washington state. It has also saved more than a few sheets of film.

What’s your next tip for the LF photographer, whether beginner or veteran?

[BrianShaw]

2. Always bring a roll of toilet paper.

[Gem Singer]

Be sure to re-insert the dark slide before removing the film holder from your camera.

And, be sure that film holder is loaded with film before you use it.

[ROL]

Be sure to re-insert the dark slide before removing the film holder from your camera.

Doh! I can hardly admit to having done that more than once.

[ROL]

Make certain your shirt is tucked in the back and your belt is tightened before bending over for one last look under the darkcloth.***





















*** applies mostly to "Norge Men".

[ROL]

Make certain your shirt is tucked in the back and your belt is tightened before bending over for one last look under the darkcloth.

For those of you who remember, that was also part of Lady Bird Johnson's "Beautify America" campaign.

[Ari]

Make certain your shirt is tucked in the back and your belt is tightened before bending over for one last look under the darkcloth.

I do all that, but the end result is still the same...

[rdenney]

Make certain your shirt is tucked in the back and your belt is tightened before bending over for one last look under the darkcloth.***

*** applies mostly to "Norge Men".

Particularly those of the hippie persuasion who go commando.

Rick "yeah, TMI" Denney

[Quantumcat]

Make certain your shirt is tucked in the back and your belt is tightened before bending over for one last look under the darkcloth.***

Dammit Jim, I am a Photographer not a Plumber!!




















*** applies mostly to "Norge Men".

[Bogdan Karasek]

Be sure to re-insert the dark slide before removing the film holder from your camera.

And, be sure that film holder is loaded with film before you use it.

and that the darkslide has the darkside out....after exposure.

Yes, some of my best shots were recorded with empty film holders.... it's magic