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Hey y'all, I know this is a bit late, but you guys helped me out too! I was able to go to a local hardware store and get a 1x1" aluminum rod and cut it down to a more portable size (9" length). It...

Thank you all again for your thoughts! My opinion on the original topic has changed a bit because of your ideas. I'm glad I could ask here and find good answers.

Maybe, Eye See?? ;)

According to a quick search, it is "message", not "messenger." I can see why both fit though.

Those are interesting points! I hadn't thought about how other art forms are affected by their mediums, such as different paint types like you said. They all have different nuances that change the...

One of my first ideas for an image on 4x5 film came when messing around with my brother. Just for laughs, I extended the bellows out all the way, but it turns out the lens could focus very, very...

I feel the same way. That is one of the reasons I started learning large format photography in the first place. I wanted to see how it felt different to create a photo than with digital/35mm film.

What would you consider a photograph that is separated from its medium?

I would debate against your point about digital being an abstraction. Digital (binary code, electrical pulses moving through...

Thank you all for your thoughts. They have been interesting to read! I am of the opinion that the medium isn't as important as the end result.

A follow-up question: If the medium/format/whatever...

Often I hear people compare specs of cameras, lenses, formats, etc to each other. Some people say this matters, some say what only matters is the end result. What do you guys experience when you see...

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Thank you guys for the advice! I will watch videos and look into setting up a darkroom or getting a changing bag, and the equipment/chemicals needed. I found a development canister and 6-sheet drum...

I recently acquired a Cambo SC2, and I'm looking forward to getting into the world of large format photography! I've had lots of questions and several of the answers were found on this forum. There...