ULF Why do it?

[Craig Roberts]

Jim,

You win!

Actually, we all win.

Craig

[Craig Roberts]

Old-N-Feeble

sand? I'll have to check

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Craig, yes we all win! But you have the pretty models to shoot!!

[Gary Tarbert]

,Wow ,I am amazed at the response to this question , There are obviousely a lot of very passionate ULF shooters on this forum , I was asking the question really based on the experience of jumping from 5x4 to 5x8 and 8x10 , with each jump in format came restrictions and new challenges , And quite frankly improvements in technique were required , I find 4x5 far easier to shoot than 8x10 , So it got me thinking what about these guys shooting up to 16 x 20 where diffraction and D.O. F issues are multiplied , i don't think i will get the opportunity to try ULF here in Western Australia as the people shooting it here is Zero , But i will keep an open mind and if the opportunity arose i would give it a try

[plaubel]

I am new in ULF 12x16", and your question is one, which I asked to myself after riding this beasts.
Life had been a bit easier before...

Enjoying the pure size, enjoying the wonderful lenses, this special feeling in using the big machine, the view of the groundglass, the feeling of the right photography for me,the "products" - this may be reasons enough to me.

But now it feels like I graded up my complete LF photography, that is a good reason to me.

And I want to start up with alternative processes by contacting next time - this has been the first reason.
Luckily, if I feel weak, I am able to shoot with 5x7" or 4x5".
A lot of fantastic options !

Cheers,
Ritchie

[Lachlan 717]

i don't think i will get the opportunity to try ULF here in Western Australia as the people shooting it here is Zero

Gary,

Why is this stopping you? I didn't know anyone here in Melbourne shooting ULF but still jumped at it.

Might have to look at building an 11x14 and a 12x20 soon as well.

[Gary Tarbert]

Gary,

Why is this stopping you? I didn't know anyone here in Melbourne shooting ULF but still jumped at it.

Might have to look at building an 11x14 and a 12x20 soon as well.

hi lachlan ,because i only want to try it , Not buy it only to discover it's not for me , But i do travel to Melbourne occasionally ....

[Lachlan 717]

hi lachlan ,because i only want to try it , Not buy it only to discover it's not for me , But i do travel to Melbourne occasionally ....

I'd be more than happy to show you the 7x17" if you get over here!!*

Just let me know when; we can head out for a day's shooting.

*I take NO responsibility for you then heading back West and buying ULF....

[Gary Tarbert]

I'd be more than happy to show you the 7x17" if you get over here!!*

Just let me know when; we can head out for a day's shooting.

*I take NO responsibility for you then heading back West and buying ULF....

Sounds great . I will let you know when i am coming , Hopefully it works with your schedule . Cheers Gary

[TML74]

because we are crazy...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwI5By945R0
Thierry M.L.