The new(old) 4x5

[remylebeau]

Picked this up over the weekend after months of searching. Finally found a 4x5 field camera in great condition locally. It's very basic though not as much movement as a Shen Hao or Chamonix, but I think it's a great start, can't wait to pick up some film tomorrow.

 

[tirediron]

Dang, that's purdy!

 

[limr]

Nice! We want pictures when ya have 'em

 

[Rick58]

Wow. That's a great find! Very nice!

 

[minicoop1985]

Who cares if it's basic-it's mighty pretty.

 

[terri]

Very pretty indeed - looks like you did well!

Now put this baby through its paces and let us see what it gives you. Have fun!!

 

[dxqcanada]

Ah, I love the smell of wooden field cameras in the morning !!!

 

[remylebeau]

Thanks guys! So excited to get started. Loaded up 10 sheets earlier. Unfortunatley, it turns out the two largest photo retailers in my city don't carry 4x5 slide film, I actually got the last and only pack of 4x5 Fuji 160NS. I asked and they said it's special order.

I can't even find them online in other canadian retailers, was really looking forward to using some Velvia or Provia. Looks like I'll have to order some from BH.

 

[remylebeau]

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Picked up from lab few hours ago and just finished scanning. Shot on Fuji 160NS

 

[minicoop1985]

That's an interesting effect. It's like a vertical depth of field instead of three dimensional. Great image quality.

 

[remylebeau]

That's an interesting effect. It's like a vertical depth of field instead of three dimensional. Great image quality.

Thank you, yeah I was trying to shift the depth of field to cover only the highway, but it looks as though I didn't shift enough and got most of the building as well. Good thing I decided to develop a sheet before I shot more lol, I don't think I've quite gotten it yet.