I am a single camera photographer, and I have been using 28-35-50mm lenses exclusively. This said, I am seriously thinking about getting a 4x5 because of the movements and the ability correct perspective. It is a look that I wish I could achieve.
First and foremost congratulations on your son’s wedding and your surviving the celebration. I certainly could not have thought of a substack post the day after my own son’s wedding!
I found your article informative and triggering my thoughts. In fact I had long been under the sell of the “better” equipment. However at that time, while fascinated by photography I did not really have a project mind. (Exception were family pictures where BW silver processes were required.)
The rest was just happening. Which means cameras / lenses etc were not necessarily making sense.
Focused now on certain projects I have specific combos that work extremely well, for that specific usage.
Do I still think of 8x10? Yes I do. However it is now within a specific project in mind, contact printing (platinum ideally). In this 5x7 and 8x10 could be equally appealing, Doing a test run to check.
The thought though is constrained by the exact specifications I need for that portrait project. So less of idle thought and musing, which may be sad in a way.
All this to say that the managing with our equipment (or not) may simply be linked to our uncertainty / lack of clarity around what we want to do with our photography.
Congratulations on the nuptials! Great article too, in light of the film explosion. My compass keeps pointing me to 35mm, 28mm FOV but sometimes I rebel :).
congratulations to your son! may they live happily ever after!
Thank you.
I am a single camera photographer, and I have been using 28-35-50mm lenses exclusively. This said, I am seriously thinking about getting a 4x5 because of the movements and the ability correct perspective. It is a look that I wish I could achieve.
Congratulations on your son’s wedding!
Thank you Jakub.
Good evening Andrew,
First and foremost congratulations on your son’s wedding and your surviving the celebration. I certainly could not have thought of a substack post the day after my own son’s wedding!
I found your article informative and triggering my thoughts. In fact I had long been under the sell of the “better” equipment. However at that time, while fascinated by photography I did not really have a project mind. (Exception were family pictures where BW silver processes were required.)
The rest was just happening. Which means cameras / lenses etc were not necessarily making sense.
Focused now on certain projects I have specific combos that work extremely well, for that specific usage.
Do I still think of 8x10? Yes I do. However it is now within a specific project in mind, contact printing (platinum ideally). In this 5x7 and 8x10 could be equally appealing, Doing a test run to check.
The thought though is constrained by the exact specifications I need for that portrait project. So less of idle thought and musing, which may be sad in a way.
All this to say that the managing with our equipment (or not) may simply be linked to our uncertainty / lack of clarity around what we want to do with our photography.
Thank you for your extensive reply Patrick, have you considered a Sinar system? You can add different sized backs at any time. 5x4, 5×7, or 10×8.
Very informative. Your book on Home Photography continues to inspire me
Thank you Tony.
Congratulations on the nuptials! Great article too, in light of the film explosion. My compass keeps pointing me to 35mm, 28mm FOV but sometimes I rebel :).
Much of my photography is confined to home and the immediate area. I found your book a great source of inspiration. Highly recommended.
Thanks Adrian.