Portraits from 2023

[Tin Can]

I don't keep notes, I lose them anyway

Pretty sure 10.5" Cooke SF, it is a V700 scan 8X10 2X not cropped

Notice there are no notches and the side 'lines'

I find the eyes odd as one is not sharp

They may have been killed in earthquake

So good. Was this a modern lens or retro lens?

[ericantonio]

I don't keep notes, I lose them anyway

Pretty sure 10.5" Cooke SF, it is a V700 scan 8X10 2X not cropped

Notice there are no notches and the side 'lines'

I find the eyes odd as one is not sharp

They may have been killed in earthquake

I barely keep notes as well. I write as much as I can on the plastic printfile. I do know know "generally" what lens I've used since I only have a handful. I noticed the eyes. Maybe she was sitting slightly sideways.

[faraz]

Looking for some portrait advice. I'm a landscape shooter, but recently have been taking some family portraits on 8x10 with a Fujinon 250mm/6.7 mostly at f8 or 11 on Fomapan 200 for around 3-10s. Well 3 shots today and none of them are sharp, I mean not even close. I'm baffled, f11 is shallow but what I want is in focus on the ground glass and the subjects are still enough. So I'm thinking its the movement of the standards as I insert the film holder is shifting things out slightly.

Anyone have any advice on this? I don't shoot a lot of 8x10, mostly work in 4x5 and MF and seldom have focus issues.

[Dugan]

It is possible that your ground glass isn't calibrated to the film plane in the film holder.

[faraz]

It is possible that your ground glass isn't calibrated to the film plane in the film holder.

I had considered this but the thought was too distressing, I quickly moved on . I'm using a aluminium and carbon Gibellini (one of the older models) with a Chamonix or Fidelity film holder - so the gear is relatively new. But admittedly I haven't shot it below f22, usually higher until now and this certainly worth testing for.

I guess I could use a laser pointer without the lens and test for distance to the film plane with the GG and a open Film holder, not sure if this is accurate enough.

[Ootsk]

Looking for some portrait advice. I'm a landscape shooter, but recently have been taking some family portraits on 8x10 with a Fujinon 250mm/6.7 mostly at f8 or 11 on Fomapan 200 for around 3-10s. Well 3 shots today and none of them are sharp, I mean not even close. I'm baffled, f11 is shallow but what I want is in focus on the ground glass and the subjects are still enough. So I'm thinking its the movement of the standards as I insert the film holder is shifting things out slightly.

Anyone have any advice on this? I don't shoot a lot of 8x10, mostly work in 4x5 and MF and seldom have focus issues.

Can I toss in a question here? In 35mm there's a guideline that the shutter speed should be equal to the focal length of the lens used.
What's the guideline with larger formats? Is 3-10 seconds ok with 8x10? Or?

[cuypers1807]

Can I toss in a question here? In 35mm there's a guideline that the shutter speed should be equal to the focal length of the lens used.
What's the guideline with larger formats? Is 3-10 seconds ok with 8x10? Or?

Depends on a few things. Do you have a sturdy tripod? Is it windy? Portrait shooting beyond 1 sec is difficult for the subject to remain still without sitting or the use of a brace.

[Mark Sawyer]

Can I toss in a question here? In 35mm there's a guideline that the shutter speed should be equal to the focal length of the lens used.
What's the guideline with larger formats? Is 3-10 seconds ok with 8x10? Or?

That's for eliminating shake in hand-held cameras. Not many people hand-hold an 8x10.

[faraz]

That's for eliminating shake in hand-held cameras. Not many people hand-hold an 8x10.

Yes, not relevant for most LF work, I don't think anyone shoots 8x10 handheld! My tripod could be sturdier though, going to steady everything and try again - just wondered if there are any tips from portrait shooters that might help other than the obvious.

[Tin Can]

now, that is a goal!

That's for eliminating shake in hand-held cameras. Not many people hand-hold an 8x10.