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by brijphoto
Tue Jan 18, 2011 3:11 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTS: Magnifying Reflex Viewer For Wista 4x5 - monocular fold
Replies: 0
Views: 1675

WTS: Magnifying Reflex Viewer For Wista 4x5 - monocular fold

An unwanted gift that I would like to find a home for: For Wista 4x5, a folding monocular magnifying reflex viewer, new, unused. I have a Wista 45vx I shoot with a wista so this was going to be for me, but I am changing my large format so its going to be useless. The viewer helps turn the image righ...
by brijphoto
Sun May 02, 2010 5:58 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pre-viewing with digital or with instant film?
Replies: 14
Views: 7503

Re: Pre-viewing with digital or with instant film?

Thanks a lot for all the postings. I am planning to use Kodak nc 160, rated at 100iso. I will be shooting portrait and landscape images and in the 10 days I have, I only want to walk away with 10 landscapes and 10 portraits that would form the beginning of a new project and a new working method (i.e...
by brijphoto
Sun May 02, 2010 7:08 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pre-viewing with digital or with instant film?
Replies: 14
Views: 7503

Pre-viewing with digital or with instant film?

I am about to go on my first 10 day shoot with a lf, and wanted to get some advice on what option would work in making lf images. Should I spend a lot of extra cash on instant film to preview the images before shooting on a neg or should I just take my 5d along and use that to preview the exposure? ...
by brijphoto
Sun May 02, 2010 7:02 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How best to use spot meter in lf colour landscape
Replies: 11
Views: 6851

Re: How best to use spot meter in lf colour landscape

dear all,

Thank you for the postings...I have just bought a spot meter, and am planning to go out tomorrow and try out some of the techniques suggested in the postings.
If the rain gives it a rest...

Cheers

Brij
by brijphoto
Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:01 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any use and familiar with Schneider tele-xenar 270mm f5.5?
Replies: 1
Views: 2028

Any use and familiar with Schneider tele-xenar 270mm f5.5?

This is going to sound silly but I need help in understanding how to use this lense.

Anyone who has one and can talk me through it, that would be great. Feel free to PM me...

Cheers

Brij
by brijphoto
Tue Apr 27, 2010 5:37 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How best to use spot meter in lf colour landscape
Replies: 11
Views: 6851

How best to use spot meter in lf colour landscape

Hi, I would like some advice on how to use a spot meter when shooting landscapes in color. Where are the best parts of the scene to make a reading from and how best to follow on from there? Is there a method that can work in most cases for shooting landscapes in the early morning or late evening mag...
by brijphoto
Sat Jan 23, 2010 6:52 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to LF: I Want to Learn Portrait & Landscape Photography
Replies: 12
Views: 7621

Re: New to LF: I Want to Learn Portrait & Landscape Photography

Hi Steve What lens should I be going for in LF for environmental portrait? I will shooting full length exclusively and outside in natural light. I have finished reading the pdf for beginners on viewcameara.com which was a perfect start! I am still not sure what camera to buy. Here in the UK there wa...
by brijphoto
Tue Jan 19, 2010 7:52 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to LF: Need Advice on a Starter Kit
Replies: 20
Views: 11007

Re: New to LF: Need Advice on a Starter Kit

Hey Guys Thanks a lot for the postings... I have so far only looked at 4x5 options. And there are a few things on e-bay, however its a difficult decision to make in taking the first step. The difficult is in deciding what will work and what won't in terms of my experience as a total beginner. Steve,...
by brijphoto
Fri Jan 15, 2010 1:37 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to LF: I Want to Learn Portrait & Landscape Photography
Replies: 12
Views: 7621

Re: New to LF: I Want to Learn Portrait & Landscape Photography

Hi Paul

That sounds good...thanks for the info.
Yep, I shoot portrait and I would love to get some experience with another photographer but like you said, the only courses I came across where landscape.

Brij
by brijphoto
Fri Jan 15, 2010 1:31 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: New Members
Topic: Another Londoner Taking the Plunge into LF...
Replies: 3
Views: 4269

Re: Another Londoner Taking the Plunge into LF...

Hey Guys

Thanks for the posting...I am excited to explore the LF territory and to get to grips with seeing and composing in a new way.
Need to get the gear sorted first...

Have a good weekend

Brij
by brijphoto
Thu Jan 14, 2010 7:44 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to LF: I Want to Learn Portrait & Landscape Photography
Replies: 12
Views: 7621

New to LF: I Want to Learn Portrait & Landscape Photography

Hi

Is there anyone who teaches portrait and lf photography?
I am moving from medium format to lf and have no experience in this. If you are teaching a workshop in a group or one to one
pls let me know. I am based in London.

Cheers

Brij
by brijphoto
Thu Jan 14, 2010 7:40 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to LF: Need Advice on a Starter Kit
Replies: 20
Views: 11007

New to LF: Need Advice on a Starter Kit

Hi UKLFPG I am new to lf, and would like some suggestions as to what would be a good stater kit without spending thousands of pounds. I will be shooting environmental portrait (outside) and landscape (urban and nature) and am keen to get a setup that will get me going in my first project in India. I...
by brijphoto
Thu Jan 14, 2010 7:36 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTB: A Starter LF Kit to Get Me Going
Replies: 0
Views: 1692

WTB: A Starter LF Kit to Get Me Going

Hi

I would like to start lf photography and am in the look out for a kit to get me started...
I have been reading about the Crown Graphic as an option. I will be shooting portrait and landscape photography.

Pls let me know if you have a kit that you want to sell...

Cheers

Brij
by brijphoto
Thu Jan 14, 2010 7:31 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: New Members
Topic: Another Londoner Taking the Plunge into LF...
Replies: 3
Views: 4269

Another Londoner Taking the Plunge into LF...

Hi LF-Photo...

Looking forward to being part of the UKLFPG...
I have been shooting with 5D MARK 2 AND MAMIYA 6 and now finally decided to give a lf a go and get make some new photograph.
I have never used one and don't have one right now...

cheers

Brij
http://www.brijesh-patel.com