Hand-coloring 4×5 film brings Micanopy’s charm to life. From large-format photography to Photoshop colorization, discover the art behind the image.
Hand-Coloring 4×5 Film: Capturing Micanopy’s Timeless Charm
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Binocular Viewer Customized for Ebony 4×5 Cameras
A binocular viewer modified for Ebony 4×5 cameras by S.K. Grimes with easy switching between landscape and portrait orientations.
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.
EBONY CAMERA
The Ebony Camera Company was started in 1981 when Hiromi Sakanashi, a photographer from Kyushu, Japan, could not find a large-format camera that was lightweight and portable like a field camera but with the rigidity of a monorail. So Hiromi decided to create his own, and other photographers noticed and asked him to build them one, too; thus, the Ebony Camera Company was born.
LINHOF CAMERAS
Explore the world of Linhof cameras and gear, including the Baby Color 6×9, Master Technika 3000, Techno Rollex, and bellows focusing viewer. Discover the precision engineering and craftsmanship that make Linhof products a top choice for professional photographers.
CAMBO CAMERAS
Discover the versatility of Cambo cameras, from the Wide 650 to Schneider lenses and digital backs. Explore film and digital panoramic photography with ease.
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.
4×5 Film Holders: Care & Carry
Learn how a simple pastry brush keeps dust out of film holders—a timeless technique I learned in photography school and still use today for clean, sharp images.
Polaroid 55 P/N: How I Shoot It
Polaroid Type 55 film was designed for large format cameras and was popular among professional photographers and artists. It offered a unique and versatile feature: each exposure produced both a positive print and a high-quality negative. This made it a favorite among photographers who needed an instant print for quick reference and a negative for further processing and enlargement.