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Fred Newman
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The View Camera Store, Inc. helps you get the most out of large format photography and Leica cameras.
78. The BTZS Incident Metering Video: Part 3
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one other fyi, this feature, as installed on Shen-hao (F2 / N2 cameras) has a dashed line on the Ground Glass for just this purpose, to know where the axis of focus is, and to do a focus /tilt technique.
one tip, Fred, you do need the standard base tilt, it allows for "indirect" movement, mainly to get extra rise or fall, by tilting the base rail up/down, then using the base tilt to "re-square" the standards, so everything is back to normal perspective.(then the micro-metric takes over for fine tilt control, aka selective focusing).
great video, but as you are cramped up in a house, would you have a wide angle lens on?, and if so, you need to account for bellows draw in the exposure metering, as if you did use a 90 or 75mm lens the bellows look about 1.5 to 2x that focal length in draw, so will need to compensate some.
When using ExpoDev bellows correction is no problem. They might have left that off. When using ExpoDev you have the focal length of the lens you are using and when you enter the data instance from the ground glass to the lens board - ExpoDev takes care of the bellows correction. Please see myself video #41 on ExpoDev. Thank you for your question.
If only today's film photographers understood the huge amount of work, skill, accumulated knowledge and practice that went into high end darkroom printing and development of film. Film was a very sophisticated and difficult science which we are in danger of losing. Many careers were ended as industries mindlessly gorged on the new digital consumerism at the expense of a much higher art form. Film has unique qualities that digital can never reproduce. Most photographers nowadays could not gauge a 1/4 stop push process of a slide film for example, yet 20 years ago this was a common skill. Now with automation there's little thinking in photography. If you're serious about being an accomplished photographer it would be wise to know how to expose film correctly. Long live film.
Thank you for your comment. You are correct. That is why I teach large format and BTZS film & paper testing. I was very fortunate to learn and do workshops with Phil Davis. I find - when a photographer does a BTZS film test and uses ExpoDev for the iPhone/iPad - I can get a beginner to get really good negatives that are very easy to print. My goal is to help photographers get really good negatives, so when they get back to the darkroom they have negative that they can make good prints from. I want them to enjoy their film cameras and take really good photographs and of course have fun. Lets all help so that we have more film photographers. Also - I think film photography is still hanging in - Ilford does a special order for Ultra large format films once a year - film sizes from 2.25x3.25 to 20x24 and this year I was surprised to see amore orders than last year. Thank you again for your comment - Fred
on the older lenses for the speed graphic, how can I attach GND filters on them? They don't have any threads or anything. Any work around?
You might contact - skgrimes.com - they might be able to make an adapter for you.
Hi, does it have degree markings on each standard for tilting?
There is no degree scale as the movement is from optical observation, your eyes, so would not help. Despite some thinking it is true, you cannot transfer the rear tilt to the front accurately. Even this would not work as MicroOrbix tilt is not a rear standard option.
I like watching this guy! I wasn't sure at first but this is great content..!
Hi Steve - That guy is Phil Davis. He is the author of "Beyond the Zone System" 4th edition. He is a wonderful teacher.
ExpoDev for Android?
I don't think that will ever happen. I would recommend getting the least expensive iPad mini. In the video #41, I used the iPad mini. I found it easier to use than the iPhone.
Great stuff, but why is it only 240p?
It is converted when uploaded.
As a newbie I didn't get what "Copal" was all about.
Hi, what’s a good bag for this? Is it packable?
Thanks for this, very well explained. Does the geared shift have indents every 10mm or so for repeatable shifting?
There are no indents but the gear is very smooth and you should be able to get very close to the setting each time.
@@viewcamerastore Thanks!
Good video. What opinion do you have about the Core Lever for 4x5? I am considering one either the 60/75 to use with my Chamonix 45F-2. Do you find it limiting? I don't tend to shoot in unusual angles or do macro etc, mostly portraits and landscapes. Your insights would be helpful. I haven't find someone else using this head with 4x5
Hi Francisco - The Arca Swiss Core 60 Leveler should work fine for your Chamonix 45F-2. I prefer the classic over the flip lock. I have tried both and did not like the flip lock.
Hi and thank you for the video! I have a question, maybe you can help me. I got a dallmeyer pentac 4" f2.9 barrel and I'd like to see how it performs on large format. Unfortunately, I don't have a shutter with it. I made some research and found some article that suggests to get a copal shutter for this kind of lenses. The lens has an M40 thread on it's back. Would it be possible to srew it in to copal 0 or 1?
I would check with S K Grimes (skgrimes.com) - I have seen many lenses they have mounted in shutters. If I had a lens to put in a shutter, I would have them do it.
This is a gem
Thank you so much for your comment. I learned incident metering from Phil Davis many years ago and it is all I have used ever since.
Very useful for beginners like me, thank you
Hi Abhik Sil - Thank you for watching my video and your comments. This video was designed for beginners like you.
Hi Fred, thanks for the great video! Could you please make a new video for different lenses brand? I'm looking forward to learning more about it!
Hi Yu Yu - Thank you for your comment. I won't be doing any videos for a while. Basically for the modern lenses - Schneider and Rodenstock were the last to discontinue making large format lenses. Nikon and Fuji did it a few years earlier. I have specific focal length lenses I prefer from each manufacturer. Can you email me at viewcamerastore@gmail.com with more specific questions.
@@viewcamerastore I don't believe that is true. Cooke In the UK is still making large format photography lenses: *Cooke PS945, 4x5" large format still lens* Soft focus www.cookeoptics.com/l/largeformat.html *Cooke XVa Triple convertible, 8x10" large format still lens* Five lens combinations. www.cookeoptics.com/l/xva.html Terry Thomas... the photographer Atlanta, Georgia USA
Hi, is that for sell ?
Hi Mariano - That one has been sold but I have another one coming in soon on consignment. Please email me viewcamerastore@gmail.com so I can get you the information and answer any questions you may have - Thank you - Fred
Great illustration
Thank you for your comment!
Great job!
Hi :), where can i find this kind of pinhole shutter? Thanks!
Hi - I don't think he still makes the Zendada Pinhole Shutter. I would recommend checking out Ebay for pinhole shutters.
I thought this camera is designed to have axis tilt in the front standard rather than the more common base tilt. Isn't that what the Micrometric Orbix does?
Yes you will get an axial movement with MicroOrbix tilt. But this tilt mechanism is far more and better and more efficient than garden variety axis tilt. It operates the same as base tilt, by the way, focus far, tilt near. Axis tilt is correctly operated focus near, tilt far. For a PDF on the Orbix and MicroOrbix Tilt please email me at viewcamerastore@gmail.com.
not quite, it is a topic related to "yaw free tilt", this enables you to tilt, Without changing the focus on the standard (moving the carrier on the rail) too much, ie: for "press camera" designs, where the focus rack is limited, so the less motion when tilting the better(gives more of it to focussing)-esp. for long lenses, as at infinity you don't have too much room left, due to the infinity distance about equal to the bed extension limit!! the "micro-metric orbix" is similar, but designed around the focus "breathing", like in dslr lenses, but for the sensors used in phase one and other backs, so that the tilt is available (this focus breathing is within the limits of the sensor to focus the light), as if it were too tight, then the sensor couldn't be focused on all of the subject, as that part would be so back or front focussed, it 'disappears' into the out of focus area.
Great video, just got my first 4x5 lens and I had no idea how it work, after watching your video I feel a lot better how to manipulate this lens. I bought Nikon 150mm. Thanks you so much 👍
Thank you for your comment. Enjoy large format!
Hi Fred, thanks for the info. Do you know if you can approximate the shutter dials on large format lenses? Say if the meter reads 1/6th of a second and the dial only has 1/4 - 1/8, can I approximate the shutter in between the 4 and the 8? The f stop dial is free to move between the notches so I can approximate that dial, just not sure about the shutter dial. Cheers!
Hi Paul - I would recommend sticking with the standard shutter speeds and adjusting the f/stops. They are notched for the shutter speeds. I would adjust your meter reading so you have standard shutter speeds. I use ExpoDev for my exposures and it shows what you described and also settings with the standard shutter speeds and the f/stop adjusted for the standard shutter speeds.
Fred Newman Hi Fred, no worries. Thanks very much for clearing that up. 👍
Hi, nice to see new updates. Is this head the Arca L60?
Hi Xiaotong Yang - Yes it is the Arca L60 Leveler Classic - great head for 4x5 cameras, such as the 4x5 Metric in the video. Thank you - I will be working o more videos soon.
Nice video! Tell me please, what is the longest lens on this set? 300mm?
You can add the 15cm extension rail with this bellows if you are using a 300mm lens. I will be doing a video on using this extension rail in a future video.
@@viewcamerastore Thank You!
@@4erep_4x5 You are welcome!
very helpfull videos, all of them :-) i like !
Thank you for taking the time to comment on my videos, very appreciated. I found doing videos was the best way for me to share information.
hey, nice to see some posts again!!, not much since the ice- bucket challenge video in 2014; and thanks again for the lens video you did , helped me a lot.
Thank you for your comment, very appreciated. Glad the lens video help you. I will be doing more soon. My next video will be on the Arca Swiss Universalis - really like this camera!
@@viewcamerastore thanks for the comment, but isn't the Universalis for Digital photography using dslr's and MF digital backs,NOT film? different approach to the channel, not seeing a film camera anymore; pity about Rodenstock, etc. not making LF lenses anymore.
@@andyvan5692 The Universalis is for digital but there is a version for 4x5 also. It is nice and light weight - about 4 lbs. Film is still alive and well. Many photographers are getting into large format and away from digital. Here is a description of the The Universalis can be ordered in DSLR, medium format, and 4X5 configurations. Conversion kits are available between the formats and all accessories are modular components as normal within the Arca-Swiss design philosophy.
I know this is an older video but I'm trying to figure out why my PC sync port doesn't trigger my flash. The flash works with my flash meter but not connected to my fujinon 150 5.6. I cleaned the outer part of the connector but maybe the inside is dirty and not contacting? Any other problems it might be? Thanks for any help.
You should check with someone that knows how to repair shutters such as S K Grimes and see if they can help you. Sorry, that is out of my area of expertise.
Great old school !! :-)
Thank you! Jobo processors are a great way to process your film - B&W or color.
Interesting this video shows up just as I received batteries for my Pentax Zoom 90WR camera that I'm about to take out and shoot a couple rolls! CZcams has taken over my brain I tell you!! :)
Yes it is fun to watch many of the videos. The Jobo ATL processors are amazing as they make film processing easier than doing it manually. Enjoy your Pentax camera. Thank you for watching my video.
That was a nice camera, better than point and shoot but not requiring a hobbyist. The WR stands for water resistant. The built in remote is pretty cool too. It has a macro function as well.
F9 makes for a compact carrying lens. More difficult to focus In low light. Scneider lenses are great. The Xenar 135mm f4.5 is a good starter lens. Not much coverage for correcting converging verticals with Rise. 90mm 6.8 Schnieder Super Angulon is my favourite. Use it with a rollfilm back and it's a normal lens. Compur shutters are often sticky and slow. Copal much more reliable. Lenses last forever. Buy from reliable suppliers. Ffordes in the UK are great.
A fresnel lens on the groundglass will mostly compensate for slow lenses like f9. If a standard lens has a small maximum aperture, it has little significance. If it is a wide-angle lens, the fresnel lens will be good to have regardless of speed.
hi fred and the internet! i am looking for a lens around 110mm under 600 dollar, wanna use it on a shen hao hzx iia can you and or anybody recommend me some? and i guess that i want to use it for portraits.. love j
Thanks Toby for making me understand metering
Many thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching and you comment. I just remember when I was a beginner & wanted to share this info on how to.
It very useful for me.
Glad I could help. Have fun!
If I got a larger camera than my 4x5 (not ever likely) this would be the size and then make contact prints.
I agree - 7x17 is a great size!
It looks big! Isn't this 8x20?
I borrowed this 7x17 from Keith Canham for this video. You can go to canhamcameras.com/larger.htm - for the ULF Canham camera info. The 8x20 is 4" longer.
What's the URL to part ii of the Large Format lenses series?
I have a Nikkor 90mm SW f4.5 coming in from Japan for my new Chamonix F1 4x5 camera. Rated as a mint lens so hoping they are correct.
Good choice for a 90mm lens. Always be sure that you have a return policy if you are not happy with the condition of the lens.
I bought the same lens from a japanese seller. He said it was mint. When I opened it, it was mint :). To my eyes it looked brand new.
Me too, just ordered the same for my Calumet CC-402 I went f/4.5 because I'll use it in low light and that'll help with focusing.
It is in beautiful condition. I have since bought a Nikkor 65mm and a Nikkor 210. All of them in perfect condition from Japan. Very happy
I like the violinist playing Kreisler. Not every darkroom tech can afford a violinist.
He is a good friend of mine and a violinist for the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra. I asked him to play for my video to make it a bit for fun. I didn't expect him to be wearing a tuxedo. He had as much fun as I did making this video.
Does the middle portion fold down so I can put small light stands running the length of the backpack?
No - it is designed with 2 sections. Most photographers use the larger bottom for an 8x10 view camera and the top for lenses, light meter and accessories.
Where is part 2 and what manufacturer brand would have the sharpest lenses? Great information and thanks
Nice video!!!! Would u please tell me what camera it is?? It looks lighter than regular 4x5
Shen Hao 4x5 PTB - yes very light - 3 lbs!
Thank you!
Whats happens when you want take in Portrait mode?
You need an "L" bracket for your digital camera to use in portrait mode.
Thanks you for the video!
You are welcome!
hi Fred , thanks for all the tutorial videos ! for beginner in large format like it's very useful ! but i got question, on 1:00 you tell to remove the index in screw ? what do you mean by remove ? if you remove so you have to keep it out of the lens ? i don't get it, thanks !
Most lens boards today don't have a cut out for the screw, so you remove it - now you can position the shutter any way you want.
A very beautiful and solid piece of engineering. But at $1500+ for a tripod head, it is not for me. These are for professionals who needs an accurate measurement of every angle made. Thanks for making the video.
It is a very sturdy and precise tripod head. I have used it and yes it is pricy but once you use a head like this it's hard to go back.
Thank you very much for your explanations and sharing the pdf. It has been very helpful.
You are welcome. Glad I was able to help you. Have fun!
Great review, will this camera work with a 545 instant film holder? thanks!
Yes it will.
very nice ...thanks
You are welcome