Large Format Landscapes

[Ezzie]

I used a "digital" spotmeter, a Fuji 6900Z, .....

Oh well, probably just as good as any modern Sekonic, and much cheaper. I´ve two digital cameras that could be used, but the one with spot metering is a bit big (D2x).

Nothing special this, but since you asked (in another thread) I´ll post the first image from my DIY 4x5/6x12 P+S. Taken in the shade from under a bridge, as luck had it, meant it was the only frame of the day to come out without (too much) damage. The Graflok back was ever so slightly warped and let in light. Oh well, not to worry - repairs are in progress already. I got the focus wrong too, but at least exposure was not too bad, and I managed not to screw up my first film development in 20 yrs.

I also took a digital capture which doesn´t compare really, the highlights are much better in this version, without loosing shadow detail. And I´m a newbie wrt scanning too, so this can only get better.

Sande I Vestfold, Norway

TMY-2 (TMAX 400) @f16, 1/30s (on a tripod). TMAX developer 1+4 @ 5:30s, Epson scan 24bit colour @ 3200dpi.

[mdm]

Something else to break the monotony of unimaginative 90mm big sky and rocks.

[seabird]

I got really wet that day.

... but given the resulting image, it was well worth it!

Cheers

[Nana Sousa Dias]

[QUOTE=Ezzie;599919]Oh well, probably just as good as any modern Sekonic, and much cheaper. I´ve two digital cameras that could be used, but the one with spot metering is a bit big (D2x).

Nothing special this, but since you asked (in another thread) I´ll post the first image from my DIY 4x5/6x12 P+S. Taken in the shade from under a bridge, as luck had it, meant it was the only frame of the day to come out without (too much) damage. The Graflok back was ever so slightly warped and let in light. Oh well, not to worry - repairs are in progress already. I got the focus wrong too, but at least exposure was not too bad, and I managed not to screw up my first film development in 20 yrs.

I also took a digital capture which doesn´t compare really, the highlights are much better in this version, without loosing shadow detail. And I´m a newbie wrt scanning too, so this can only get better.

Sande I Vestfold, Norway

TMY-2 (TMAX 400) @f16, 1/30s (on a tripod). TMAX developer 1+4 @ 5:30s, Epson scan 24bit colour @ 3200dpi.

Nice Photo, Ezzie

4 years ago I bought a Gossen Ultraspot, wich is a great spotmeter.

[David Hedley]

Great images over the last few pages, everyone.

This photograph of the Alplihorn near Arosa is from a year ago, and we have just arranged to return in a few weeks time;

Toyo 4x5, Schneider 180mm, Acros (my last batch of Quickload) / Xtol

[Peter Mounier]

David
That is awesome! Did you hike in? How far?
I hope you're bringing your LF gear again on this upcoming trip and post more like it after your return.

[David Hedley]

Hi Peter - it's about a 90 minutes hike, with moderate gain in height, across some wonderful streams and with a bit of a scramble just before this lake. I am definitely planning to take an LF camera there again!

[jnantz]

thanks daniel!

john

[spkennedy3000]

David Hedley, amazing shot...



Schneider 150mm xenotar, toyo vx-125b fuji provia 100.

[jim kitchen]

Alplihorn near Arosa...

Dear David,

An excellent image...

Nicely done.

jim k