Hey, amazing photos! I especially like shot 6. I've scrolled quite a bit down in the comment section and haven't seen anyone mentioning it... The woman in shot #7 is Bianca Balti, an Italian top model from the '00s 😃
@@Tom-Humble picked up a elan II after your last video, what kind of battery did you use with it? I got an energizer 2cr5 and the mirror is locking up at 1/500 and above. pretty bummed as it looks mint for $30
@@codyallen3729 I had the same issue with mine. Fixed it myself though with an ear bud! The shutter needs a clean as they build up residue or something and end up sticking. I found a video online about it. Can’t remember where though
RU-vid has been a dull space for inspiration recently and this karate chopped that sentiment. Cheers for the inspiration to just get out and get at it.
Love the way you interact and guide the people as you take the photo. Very relaxed and calming. I like this style very much. I been using a gfx 100s and the 80mm lens. I think the quality of the files is similar but good on you for sticking to film. Love the Ektar colours.
Thank you, I'm currently waiting on the new voigtlander 55 f1.2 to use with my GFX50R. It roughly converts to a 45mm f0.9 and I'm planning to go shoot some street portraits with it for a test video.
@@Tom-Humble It shouldn’t be a bother if you keep using a tripod. I’ll be interested to see the video. I used a voigtlander 75 f1.5 for a while when i had the 50r. It was ok, the small size made it a good match for the 50r, i thought it might be a cheaper substitute for the 80mm but i really think you get the best experience with the native lenses. Also i didnt have an arsenal of excellent lenses from other systems that i didnt want to sit idle. The 2 things that made me go to the 100s were ibis and phase detect af. I dont see a huge difference in the af and i would never use continuous bursts. I tried it and it just doesn’t work. It’s not my style anyway. Ibis is a big improvement though. Biggest change for me is lenses. I have several gf lenses and have used them all at one time or another. Most i will keep. Anyway the big change for me was the 80 1.7. I had it for a year or so and used it occasionally but for the last 7 or 8 months its been my only lens. Ive found it incredibly versatile. It can produce portraits of similar quality to the ones in your video and i also use it for wider shots as i walk around.
It's hard enough with digital, but large format is on a whole new level ....respect to you and the speed at which you take the picture! ......I take forever to set my Cambo 4x5 up for a still life getting focus right...I couldn't cope with that sort of pressure.....lol
Really good and enjoyable video - great job. I shoot with a Mamiya TLR and I find it easier to ask for portraits with that - I think it’s the ceremony that people enjoy!!
Love the fact you shoot on 4x5. It has been my choice since 1959. I have three 4x5 cameras and a 5x7 view camera. People are fascinated when they see my cameras.. I even use press 25 flashbulbs. I would like to suggest that you use a lens shade ( rubber preferred) on your lenses. I never never shoot without a lens shade. I also use a yellow filter all the time for black and white. This combo gives me greater contrast, saturation and less flare when shooting into bright light sources.
This was fantastic, as someone else said, I didn't want it to end. Stunning portraits, amazing nobody blinked at the wrong moment. I do the same sort of thing on the streets of Shanghai with my Rolleiflex cameras, but my pictures are not even close to being as good. However, I do find using the Rolleiflex makes it a lot easier to approach people (sometimes they approach me!) and I suspect it's similar with your 4 x 5. More videos like this please.
I very much enjoyed watching this video, the interaction, the gear, the results... actually the pics are amazing, I didn't expect them to be so sharp, rich in colour and with that great blurred background. You got a new IG follower ;-)
You really know how to take Large Format Portraits! it is a process to do it, you make interesting conversation with people to get them comfortable while focusing and preparing, that is key! never found anybody else doing great street portraits with large formats, congrats.
congratulations fot the brilliant shots and fabulous portraits. these remind me of shooting 4x5 years ago, altough i never tried street. excellent music selection as well. would you mind to give me a hint on the song in minute 6, please?
This is great in all ways. Love your approach and framing, choice of media etc. I have a Chamonix with a bunch of great lenses, sitting unused for the past few years. I was thinking of a project photographing some of the older (ancient) members of our golf club and doing a bit of a write-up on them. Your vid has given me a very timely kick up the bum and I'll ramp it up! Big cheers from Sydney mate - Dave
Thanks Dave, I love when people find my videos entertaining but definitely love it even more when it inspires them to get out and shoot. Good luck with the project!
@@Tom-Humble Thanks Tom - I've just enjoyed this again and will share it with my handful of buddies who also shoot with "janky old cameras"... 🙂 I'm sure together we can do some great shooting around Sydney! Cheers and thanks once again. Can't wait to get out there! Dave
Kept getting triggered every time you called your Toyo a “janky” old film camera when It’s like the Rolls Royce of press cameras haha 😅! Great video and lovely portraits! Such a shame about that Portra, right after you acknowledged saving the sheets you brought for just the right moment for cost reasons 😅
This is truly a great video. I've only recently got a 4x5 camera myself and I'm looking forward to walking around Munich with it soon. It would be great if you could tell us which focal length you used.
@@Tom-Humble hey, thank you very much. I have the 135mm myself. The video is really, really great. Everything fits: the music, the editing, the charming way you approach people and of course the great photos. It's very motivating and makes me want to do it myself.
