Hello from London
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Hello from London
Hi Everyone!
my name is Valerio and I live in London. Since I began taking pictures about 20 years ago and looked in awe at Ansel Adam's masterpieces, I wanted to have a large format camera. In the past I owned both 35mm and medium format cameras, and in recent years I enjoyed working in digital. However, I started missing working in the darkroom and the pleasure of seeing the picture slowly form on the paper.
So instead of buying a full frame 35mm digital camera, a couple of days ago I realised my dream and bought my first large format kit. Initially I thought of buying a brand new one, but then the person in the studio proposed me a second hand camera and lens that were in very good condition, so I went for it. Here's what I've got: a Linhof Kardan Super Color 4x5 with a Sinar Sinaron S 150mm f/5.6 lens (which, I understand, is the same as a Rodenstock Apo-Sironar N).
I also bought a Fuji PA-45 instant film holder and both colour and B&W instant film. This will allow me to check immediately if I'm doing something wrong, since I've never used a large format camera before and I rather have immediate feedback, instead of waiting a few days to get the sheets developed. After that, I will start taking pictures on sheet films and (hopefully) enjoy the results.
Anyways, here I am and I hope to make new friends in UK passionate about large format photography.
Ciao!
my name is Valerio and I live in London. Since I began taking pictures about 20 years ago and looked in awe at Ansel Adam's masterpieces, I wanted to have a large format camera. In the past I owned both 35mm and medium format cameras, and in recent years I enjoyed working in digital. However, I started missing working in the darkroom and the pleasure of seeing the picture slowly form on the paper.
So instead of buying a full frame 35mm digital camera, a couple of days ago I realised my dream and bought my first large format kit. Initially I thought of buying a brand new one, but then the person in the studio proposed me a second hand camera and lens that were in very good condition, so I went for it. Here's what I've got: a Linhof Kardan Super Color 4x5 with a Sinar Sinaron S 150mm f/5.6 lens (which, I understand, is the same as a Rodenstock Apo-Sironar N).
I also bought a Fuji PA-45 instant film holder and both colour and B&W instant film. This will allow me to check immediately if I'm doing something wrong, since I've never used a large format camera before and I rather have immediate feedback, instead of waiting a few days to get the sheets developed. After that, I will start taking pictures on sheet films and (hopefully) enjoy the results.
Anyways, here I am and I hope to make new friends in UK passionate about large format photography.
Ciao!
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Re: Hello from London
Welcome Valerio
good to have you on here - sounds like you've picked up some decent kit for starters
good luck and best regards
andrew
good to have you on here - sounds like you've picked up some decent kit for starters
good luck and best regards
andrew
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Hi Andrew,
thank you vey much. I'm very happy about my kit and I can't wait to play with it.
Cheers,
Valerio
thank you vey much. I'm very happy about my kit and I can't wait to play with it.
Cheers,
Valerio
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thanks Valerio
best regards
andrew
best regards
andrew
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Hi mate
Have fun
Have fun
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Thanks! I will certainly do.
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Hi Valerio and welcome to the forum.
As you will find for yourself the Kardan Color is a super bit of kit, and very underated. I also have one, and find it almost as good as the Technika in 5x4. They are certainly cheaper and give most of the benefits of a monorail but with a quick and easy set-up. Linhofs seem a bit out of favour at the moment which is a shame.
Susie
As you will find for yourself the Kardan Color is a super bit of kit, and very underated. I also have one, and find it almost as good as the Technika in 5x4. They are certainly cheaper and give most of the benefits of a monorail but with a quick and easy set-up. Linhofs seem a bit out of favour at the moment which is a shame.
Susie
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Welcome Valerio,
It's great that instant film is still available in 5x4 isn't it. Instant, one-of-a-kind LF photos have a wonderful "look" to them in their own right beyond just being used for test shots. I wish they still made it in 10x8, though I don't think my wallet could stand it
Their are quite a few members here either based in London or, like me, not far away.
All the best,
John
It's great that instant film is still available in 5x4 isn't it. Instant, one-of-a-kind LF photos have a wonderful "look" to them in their own right beyond just being used for test shots. I wish they still made it in 10x8, though I don't think my wallet could stand it
Their are quite a few members here either based in London or, like me, not far away.
All the best,
John
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Hi Susie,Susie Frith wrote:Hi Valerio and welcome to the forum.
As you will find for yourself the Kardan Color is a super bit of kit, and very underated. I also have one, and find it almost as good as the Technika in 5x4. They are certainly cheaper and give most of the benefits of a monorail but with a quick and easy set-up. Linhofs seem a bit out of favour at the moment which is a shame.
Susie
and thanks. I do love my new camera, though I must find a rucksack big enough so that I can carry it on my shoulders. At the moment I'm using a very robust and bulky case, which is good to transport on airplanes or cars, but not so much for climbing up mountains...
Why do you think Linhof is a bit out of favour?
Cheers,
Valerio
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Hi John,John Hamlen wrote:Welcome Valerio,
It's great that instant film is still available in 5x4 isn't it. Instant, one-of-a-kind LF photos have a wonderful "look" to them in their own right beyond just being used for test shots. I wish they still made it in 10x8, though I don't think my wallet could stand it
Their are quite a few members here either based in London or, like me, not far away.
All the best,
John
and thank you. I like instant film, both for testing and as a medium itself. I'm particularly impressed with the black and white one, which unfortunately has been put out of production very recently. It's a real shame...
I sincerely hope to get to know you guys in real life very soon.
Ciao,
Valerio