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.
Bellows Extension Compensation Made Simple: Methods, Tools & Tips
read more
search/results
back to: [ post index ] or [ keyword tags ]
Same Scene, Different Vision: Film & Digital Photography
Explore the unique visual stories behind two images of a bouquet in a purple vase, captured with different cameras and processing techniques. #photography
Film Digitization: Technique and Exploring Creativity
Insights into my process of digitizing film using cameras, reflecting on my journey from film to digital and the importance of technique over equipment.
Twelve Plus Two
What a curious title, “Twelve Plus Two,” for this image, wouldn’t you agree? Learn how I turned a 4×5 black & white negative into a unique colored palette of my choosing.
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.
The Cutting Room Floor: A Creative Exploration Story
This article explores the rationale behind utilizing high-megapixel cameras or merging multiple images of a scene to produce a high-megapixel composite.
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.
Digitizing Film Part 3: APS-C, Lightroom, Film Storage, more
I have been digitizing my film at the kitchen table with my very capable Kaiser RS 2 XA Copy Stand, Fujifilm X-Pro3, and Skier Sunray Copy Box. I have learned a few things from doing this and felt it was time for an update.
Balancing Light: A Simple Guide to Pinhole Exposure
Learn how to determine perfect exposure for pinhole photography using a light meter reading and a simple conversion factor—no gadgets required.