Old car... older camera

[D_M_J]

This is my first shot with a 5x7 Graflex Press camera, after a recent urge to go hand held with large format. First time developing in trays too.

riley_graflex_slr_01 by David M Jones, on Flickr

Fomapan 200
R09 (1+50)

 

[Ian-Barber]

Really like the look of this. I have some FomaPan 200, I may need to put it to more test

 

[D_M_J]

Really like the look of this. I have some FomaPan 200, I may need to put it to more test

Thanks Ian. First time I've used FomaPan, plus with a new camera and developing process, so I didn't really know what to expect as a result. Pleased so far though.

 

[Keith Haithwaite]

A good result from an all round new set up Dave.

 

[martin henson]

I really think that the older lens produce a more pleasing rendering than the ultra sharp coated optics of today, this image has a look that I get from my 1938 Bessa RF with an uncoated Heliar lens, very pleasing image to look at.

 

[robclarke]

This is a really great shot. Hand held large format photography seems to be quite rare these days but this shot shows that it is worthwhile. I plan to do some handheld shots with my linhof technika having recently had lenses rangefinder calibrated.


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[D_M_J]

A good result from an all round new set up Dave.

Thanks Keith.

I really think that the older lens produce a more pleasing rendering than the ultra sharp coated optics of today, this image has a look that I get from my 1938 Bessa RF with an uncoated Heliar lens, very pleasing image to look at.

Thanks Martin, I tend to agree!

This is a really great shot. Hand held large format photography seems to be quite rare these days but this shot shows that it is worthwhile. I plan to do some handheld shots with my linhof technika having recently had lenses rangefinder calibrated.


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Thanks Rob. Plan is to do some handheld shots at some events this year, if I can get the hang of it!

 

[Monsta]

love the 5x7 graflex. mine has a 8 inch dallmeyer pentac f2.9 on there which gives a lovely dreamy image wide open. hand held is quite doable on these big old beasts. it is surprising how low a shutter speed you can hand hold.

 

[D_M_J]

love the 5x7 graflex. mine has a 8 inch dallmeyer pentac f2.9 on there which gives a lovely dreamy image wide open. hand held is quite doable on these big old beasts. it is surprising how low a shutter speed you can hand hold.

That lens was the first thing that went though my head when I found the camera! Not sure how usable the focal length would be with this one though.

 

[Monsta]

it's a nice combo on mine. these were all shot on the pentac: https://www.flickr.com/photos/21075475@N02/albums/72157635218127566

 

[D_M_J]

it's a nice combo on mine. these were all shot on the pentac: https://www.flickr.com/photos/21075475@N02/albums/72157635218127566

Lovely stuff!! I may have to give one a try just in case, could put it to use somewhere else if not