It seems clear at this point that my film camera fascination is spinning slightly out-of-control. It seems nearly justifiable that I might seek out cameras that fill a gap in the collection, like Mamiya RB67 (with its 6×7 image format), or the Mamiya Press Super 23 (with its 6×9 images). But there are already multiple 6×4.5 cameras in the house, and yet, an M645 1000S had been in the back of my mind for some time now, and one finally joined my growing family of film cameras.
Continue reading…July 2020
Tips for View Camera Newbies
While I’ve truly only just started my large format journey, it feels like I’ve made so many fundamental mistakes that it seems the perfect time to begin documenting all of them in the form of written tips before I forgot all the stumbles I’ve made. It’s my hope that if you’re new to view cameras, you’ll benefit from the effort.
Continue reading…Review: Ilford Ortho Plus Orthochromatic Black and White Film (120)
In 2019, Ilford Photo started hinting at a new product. Late in the year, we learned what it was to be — a “new” orthochromatic film in 120 and 135 formats. The word “new” is in quotes because the emulsion isn’t new; it’s been available for years in large format sheet film, but it is new to roll film users. I was particularly excited to try Ortho Plus, and after shooting several rolls of the film, I feel I’m finally in a position to write a proper review.
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