Mat Marrash responds to a question regarding bellows factor when shooting Large Format and other bellows cameras. When focusing a camera with moveable bellows, any extension of the lens beyond it's infinity focusing distance (focal length) will result in the loss of light during the exposure. You can correct this by compensating for the bellows draw, with two easy measurements, and two quick ... [Read More]
Archives for June 24, 2013
Wet Plate Collodion, First 8×10 Plates
My three very first 8x10 clear glass ambrotypes, shot at the University of Findlay, in Findlay, OH. All images shot on an Eastman Commercial B 8x10 camera with a 300mm f/4 Fujinon barrel lens. ... [Read More]
How to Load Hasselblad 500c C12 Back
The basics of the Hasselblad 500c C12 film back. It takes 120, roll, film and here I'll show you how to load it yourself. ... [Read More]