Build a pinhole. Shoot cut down X-ray film or paper.
This will tell you if you enjoy and want to continue shooting 12x20.
If you already have an 8x10, a 450 M should cover 12x20 when you find your camera.
Have fun!
Build a pinhole. Shoot cut down X-ray film or paper.
This will tell you if you enjoy and want to continue shooting 12x20.
If you already have an 8x10, a 450 M should cover 12x20 when you find your camera.
Have fun!
"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority"---EB White
A lot of good advice here. Now as someone who shoots 3 ULF formats all I can say is that I do it because I love it and the process of the big cameras. Using them in the field and studio. When I manage to get everything right on the negative I'm in heaven. Also, as a carbon transfer printer working with in camera negatives I have to get it right on the negative. No dodging or burning for me when it comes to printing. Not a right or wrong way to do it, just my way. Carbon transfer is inexpensive when it comes to materials but takes time to really master. My 8x20 negatives and prints are something to see and I've always be one to just go for it and learn as I go. That is one of the reasons why I learned carbon printing, because it was cheap but most importantly because I found my soul when I found carbon printing years ago.
Do what moves you. It may be expensive but the rewards are great. Good luck.
Nice words, spoken with heart and humility, Jim.
Thank you. I appreciate you nice comment.Originally Posted by h2oman
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