Calibrating the Nikkor SW 90mm on a Fotoman 6×17 for hyperfocal focus with field tests, film notes, and image results using 510 Pyro and AGO processor.
Calibrating New Glass to a Fotoman 6×17 Lens Cone: Part Two
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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.
Fitting New Glass to a Fotoman 6×17 Lens Cone: Part One
Learn to fit a new lens on a Fotoman 6×17, install a Nikkor 90mm f/4.5, adjust spacing for infinity focus, and replace screws for a secure fit.
What Darwin Saw: My First Steps into Digital Photography
My Nikon D200 debut in the Galápagos taught me invaluable lessons: prepare before traveling with new gear. Mistakes can lead to exceptional images like What Darwin Saw.
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.
HASSELBLAD FILM AND DIGITAL CAMERAS
For those seeking the ultimate medium format camera system, look no further than Hasselblad. Renowned for its robust, modular design, Hasselblad cameras are built to withstand the rigors of a commercial photography career. With interchangeable components like lenses, viewfinders, film magazines, and digital backs, Hasselblad offers unparalleled flexibility and dependability. Whether shooting film or digital, on location or in the studio, Hasselblad’s V-series and digital backs deliver exceptional image quality and durability. Discover the timeless appeal and innovative features of Hasselblad, a trusted name in professional photography.
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.
Panorama In Pieces
While away on a quick personal trip to Marietta, Georgia, I tried using my favorite point-and-shoot camera, the Fujifilm x100t for panorama making. Earlier in the week, I instructed my students to make a panorama using Lightroom (LR), vertical slice shots, and manual focus for their weekly shoot assignment. After a brief walk around Marietta Square, I thought I would try and photograph a beautiful church and challenge the software with vertical and horizontal slices to see if a tourist with a point-and-shoot camera could make a decent-looking panorama and then share the results with my students.