About film and large format

As you might have noticed, I am a bit special about my tools and techniques when it comes to photography. I want to explain why I use large format cameras and film, since it seems to be so much easier and more convenient to use smaller, lighter, faster cameras (especially digital camera systems)…but I don’t think easier is always better.

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Industrial Architecture

Continuing my cladding series…

Weathered Wall

Linhof Master Technika 3000, Schneider-Kreuznach APO-Symmar 5,6/150, T-Max 100 (scan from negative).

Unfortunately, the negative holder doesn´t allow a full-frame scan, so the pipe on the left is slightly cut off.

This is one of my first self-developed negatives. XTOL 1+1 11:30min @20°C (agitating for the first 30s, then 5s every 30 seconds using Jobo 2520 with 2509n, 4 sheets), citric acid stop bath, Moersch ATS Schnellfixierbad alkalisch 1+4 for 6 minutes.

Swampland

I recently re-visited this area close to the Dutch border. Have been there with my parents quite often for a walk, almost 20 years ago. Found it to be a good place to haul my 4×5 backpack, although the muddy ground really made it hard to set up the tripod without sinking into the soil…

Wooden Cathedral

Linhof Technikardan S45, Schneider-Kreuznach APO-Symmar 5,6/150, T-Max 100 (scan from negative).

Like a bridge over silent water

Linhof Technikardan S45, Nikkor-M 300mm f/9.0, T-Max 100 (scan from negative).

Muddy Waters

Linhof Technikardan S45, Nikkor-M 300mm f/9.0, T-Max 100 (scan from negative).

Balearic colors

From my third trip to Mallorca

Traces of Time

Rolleiflex SL66, Planar 2,8/80, Rollei-R1,5 (Skylight), Velvia (scan from slide).

Llevant

Rolleiflex SL66, Sonnar 4/150, Cokin Z121M ND-Grad, Velvia (scan from slide).

Cova

Rolleiflex SL66, Distagon 4/50 (tilt), Rollei-R1,5 (Skylight), Velvia (scan from slide).

Hidden Bay

Rolleiflex SL66, Planar 2,8/80, Circular-Rolleipol (Polarizer), Velvia (scan from slide).

Alcúdia III

Rolleiflex SL66, Planar 2,8/80, Circular-Rolleipol (Polarizer), Velvia (scan from slide).

Alcúdia IV

Rolleiflex SL66, Planar 2,8/80, Circular-Rolleipol (Polarizer), Velvia (scan from slide).

La Victoria VIII

Rolleiflex SL66, Planar 2,8/80, Circular-Rolleipol (Polarizer), Velvia (scan from slide).

Màquia

Rolleiflex SL66, Planar 2,8/80, Circular-Rolleipol (Polarizer), Velvia (scan from slide).

Màquia II

Rolleiflex SL66, Planar 2,8/80, Circular-Rolleipol (Polarizer), Velvia (scan from slide).

Màquia III

Rolleiflex SL66, Sonnar 4/150, Circular-Rolleipol (Polarizer), Velvia (scan from slide).