A detailed review of the Cambo C-243 6×12 film magazine: build quality, film loading, operation, and why it’s a top pick for panoramic 4×5 shooters.
Hands-On with the Cambo 6×12 Film Magazine C-243
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Basics and Applications: Creative Large Format
A must-read for Sinar users, this book delivers precise, system-based instruction on large format photography with timeless technical insight.
The Glamour of Shooting Film
Capturing the quiet mystery of a moonlit beach with 4×5 film—where craft, memory, and midnight tones come together in a soulful creative process.
Bellows Extension Compensation Made Simple: Methods, Tools & Tips
If you use a 4×5 or any bellows camera, knowing when and how to apply bellows extension compensation is key. This guide covers simple, effective methods.
Why Pet Portraits Matter: Rusty Rocket
A timeless pet portrait captured on Polaroid Type 55 film—a story of trust, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between a photographer and her rescue dog.
Pinhole Photography: 4×5 Field Camera Pin-tography
In this article, I share my approach to crafting images with a 4×5 field camera with interchangeable pinholes attached to a dedicated lens board.
Shading and Enhancing: The Matte Box Advantage
I discovered that a matte box, typically used with DSLR and video cameras, can also be an excellent accessory for other camera types, like panoramic and large-format cameras.
photoscapes: The Next Chapter
As photoscapes.com transforms, a veteran photographer shares decades of experience with film, cameras, and creative projects in the art of photography.
EBONY CAMERAS
Founded in 1981 by Hiromi Sakanashi, Ebony Camera Co. crafted lightweight, rigid large-format field cameras that quickly gained attention from photographers.
FOTOMAN 6×17 CAMERAS
Explore Fotoman 617 cameras and gear—from specs to DIY accessories—and discover the beauty of panoramic film photography with this iconic camera system.
FILM + PROCESS
Explore film photography gear, formats, and tools—plus personal insights on testing films, processing equipment, and favorite formats from hands-on experience.
NIKON CAMERAS
From my first Nikon F3HP in 1985 to mirrorless APS-C today, my Nikon journey spans film, DSLRs, and large format lenses—each with a purpose and story.
ARCA SWISS CAMERAS
A photographer shares their experience of using Arca Swiss field film cameras and the M-Line Two made-for digital view camera tethered to a Phase One P45 digital back for studio work.