Getting the perfect shot with a large format camera can be tricky, but the results are worth it. The combination of a large negative and precise control over focus and depth of field can create stunning images.
Coming to you from Eduardo Pavez Goye, this insightful video follows Pavez Goye as he takes his Speed Graphic 4x5 camera and Dallmeyer Pentac f/2.9 lens to the streets for a portrait session with his friend, Rose. Pavez Goye discusses the challenges of using a large format camera, such as the need for a tripod and the difficulty of focusing. He also highlights the unique look that the Dallmeyer Pentac lens gives his images, creating a shallow depth of field and a beautiful, blurry background. Pavez Goye's experimentation with action shots, capturing Rose jumping in the middle of the street, showcases the versatility of this classic camera.
The video provides valuable insights into the creative process of a photographer who clearly understands the strengths of his equipment. Pavez Goye's commentary, explaining his choices and the challenges he encounters, provides deeper look at the intricacies of large format photography. His ability to capture both static portraits and dynamic action shots demonstrates the camera's adaptability.
Beyond the technical aspects, the video emphasizes the importance of experimentation and embracing challenges in photography. Pavez Goye's willingness to try new things, like the action shots, encourages viewers to step outside their comfort zones and explore the full potential of their own cameras and abilities. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Pavez Goye.
Always great to see how photographers take on challenges with different cameras for learning is the key for self satisfaction in life. Some years ago there was a photographer who had made a digital extra large format camera I think larger than this one for it was the same size as the glass plate cameras of the 1800's. He went around getting images of the areas Ansel Adams photos, BUT he had to use a trailer to carry the digital cooling equipment as well as the developmenting gear as it was color I believe. He had to stay hooked up to the gear in the trailer. Kinda like the covered wagon of the past!
maybe here but not the article I saw
https://fstoppers.com/diy/photographer-creates-gigantic-ultra-large-form...
My example is one of my younger brothers was given a small camera like one of those spy cameras you see in a lot of movies. We were a Air Force family of the 50' and 60's to the 70's and during the 60's we traveled a lot like for me the oldest 40 moves and 30 schools just to give a sense of learning and skill by my brother's hurdle's were. But self learning is again a key to accomplishments in life. At about 8 or 9 he got the camera and film then he learned to develop but in the bathroom late at night but also he got a enlarger to make 4x9's and larger photos all black and white. To give an idea we were 4 boys and lived out of a single suitcase and the space of one closet for four. Long story short he went to college on a grant from Kodak and then was hired by Kodak and helped in the making of Kodak instant film and cameras. Was with Kodak till it went down to nothing but a few people. And even today is lead programer for a company of many projects with many patents to his name for many cameras.
To me everyone using manual mode only but with today's digital cameras not realizing that all the other modes built in the camera are programed by many of the engineers with info learned in the film days. I mean many just use Auto like those using their phone cameras' and the real cameras but some group had to put those programs in the camera to work with all the unseen parts moving when one pushes that button!
Kinda like when I went Sony in '14 and I learned you could buy apps to put on the camera and the camera processed the images, but the apps did many things we learn to do in manual modes, but great to play with making a busy mind of learning.
1. The one on the couch wearing one of my shirts I wore when at his age.