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Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C

The Hasselblad 907X and CFV 100C were just announced. This is my kind of digital camera kit. I don’t think I would ever spend this kind of money on a camera, but I look forward to the secondary market where the prices are more my style.

Hasselblad 907X and CFV 100C announcement

Catalina Island Sunset From Seal Beach

I shot this one evening after work. I love the colors that Portra gave me for this shot. I made a video about this and have included it below.

Catalina Island from Seal Beach

Tag Name Data
Title Catalina Island From Seal Beach Pier At Sunset
Image Description Catalina at sunset from the Seal Beach Pier. I shot this with a 6x12 roll film back and cropped to 1x3.
Keywords 6x12 film, 6x17, 6x17 film, cargo ships, catalina island, clouds, drum scan, film, film scan, kodak portra 160, ocean, panorama, seal beach, seal beach pier, ships, sunset
Copyright Copyright ExpertPhoto.com All Rights Reserved
Artist ExpertPhoto.com
Make Toyo-Field
Camera Model Name Toyo-Field 45A
Lens Model Schneider 120mm f/8 Super-Angulon
Focal Length 120.00mm
Focal Length In 35mm Format 38.00mm
Shutter Speed Value 1/30 second
Aperture Value 22.00
ISO 160
Date/Time Original Thursday November 30, 2023 04:44pm
City Seal Beach
State California
Country United States
GPS Altitude 3.048 meters (10.0 feet) above sea level
GPS Latitude 33.735419
GPS Longitude -118.109169849969
Map Google Map Link

I went back about a month later and shot a digital panorama. This is an eight shot stitch using PTGui. I like both shots, but I prefer the film version.

Catalina Island From Seal Beach Pier At Sunset

Tag Name Data
Title Catalina Island From Seal Beach Pier At Sunset
Image Description Catalina Island From Seal Beach Pier At Sunset. This is an eight shot stitched panorama.
Keywords 6x17, cargo ships, catalina island, ocean, panorama, seal beach, seal beach pier, ships, stitched panorama, sunset
Copyright Copyright ExpertPhoto.com All Rights Reserved
Artist ExpertPhoto.com
Make Canon
Camera Model Name Canon EOS R
Lens Model RF85mm F2 MACRO IS STM
Focal Length 85.00mm
Focal Length In 35mm Format 37.00mm
Shutter Speed Value 1/125 second
Aperture Value 16.00
ISO 400
Date/Time Original Monday January 01, 2024 04:53pm
City Seal Beach
State California
Country United States
GPS Altitude 3.048 meters (10.0 feet) above sea level
GPS Latitude 33.7354133166739
GPS Longitude -118.109178133242
Map Google Map Link

Dales Donuts Compton

I woke up early the morning after Thanksgiving otherwise known as Black Friday. Before sunrise, I drove out to Compton and took this shot that I had already shot using a digital panorama stitch technique. After getting the film back, I realized that I liked the film shot much better than the digital shot. I made a video explaining all this. I have embedded the video here.

Dales Donuts Compton

Dales Donuts Compton

Tag Name Data
Title Dales Donuts Compton
Image Description I shot this with my Chamonix 5x7 view camera with my 6x17 roll film back. Love the colors and fun things you can see in the photo.
Keywords 6x17, 6x17 film, compton, dales donuts, donut shop, drum scan, film, film scan, kodak ektar 100, morning, morning light, panorama, sunrise
Copyright Copyright ExpertPhoto.com All Rights Reserved
Artist ExpertPhoto.com
Make Chamonix
Camera Model Name Chamonix 57Fs-2
Lens Model Schneider 180mm f/5.6 Apo-Symmar
Focal Length 180.00mm
Focal Length In 35mm Format 38.00mm
Shutter Speed Value 8.00 seconds
Aperture Value 22.00
ISO 100
Date/Time Original Friday November 24, 2023 06:17am
City Compton
State California
Country United States
Location East Compton
GPS Altitude 20 meters (65.6 feet) above sea level
GPS Latitude 33.8889240166472
GPS Longitude -118.19310558335
Map Google Map Link

Large Format Photography On Location - Catalina From Seal Beach

Large Format Photography On Location - Catalina From Seal Beach

**Description**

Film photography and large format photography with a large format film camera.

I head to Seal Beach, California where I shoot Catalina Island across the Long Beach Channel.

**Camera Gear**

Schneider 120mm F8 Super-Angulon Lens

Toyo Field 45A 4x5 Camera

Horseman 6x12 120 Roll Film Back

Toyo-View 3.6x Groundglass Focusing Aid

Manfrotto 3021N Tripod Legs

Manfrotto 3029 Pan Tilt Tripod Head

Vello TSR-40 Threaded Shutter Release Cable (15.75")

**Video Gear**

EOS R with Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens

Manfrotto 190CX3 Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black)

Manfrotto MH804 3-Way, Pan-and-Tilt Head with 200LT-PL Quick Release Plate

DJI Mic 2-Person Compact Digital Wireless Microphone System

Shure MOTIV MVL Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone

SP-E-240B SpectroLED Essential 240 Bi-Color LED Light

Giottos QU 200 Compact Tabletop Tripod/Monopod with Ball Head

**Bags and Cases**

Think Tank Photo Airport Accelerator Backpack for large format gear

Lowepro CompuTrekker Camera Backpack for video gear

**iPhone apps**

Mark II Artist's Viewfinder - https://www.artistsviewfinder.com/ (I love this app)

**Computer software and scanner**

Adobe Creative Suite

Epson Scan with Epson Perfection V850 Pro Scanner

Drum Scanner: https://www.alexburkephoto.com/drum-scanning

**DISCLAIMER**

Not affiliated with any brands. No paid products or sponsors. This video contains no paid endorsements of any kind.

If I wear/show/talk about a brand, I like/own/use that brand in real life and get nothing in return.

I paid two artists to create the logo animation at the beginning of this video.

This was done with my direction and design instructions. It is 100% original.

Large Format Photography On Location - Ektar vs Digital

Large Format Photography On Location - Ektar vs Digital

**Description**

Film photography and large format photography with a film camera. I head to Compton, California to shoot Dale's Donuts and compare the results to my previous shot at the same location

**Camera Gear**

Manfrotto 3021N Tripod Legs

Manfrotto 3029 Pan Tilt Tripod Head

Chamonix 57Fs-2 View Camera

Schneider 180mm f/5.6 Apo-Symmar Lens

Vello TSR-40 Threaded Shutter Release Cable (15.75")

DAYI 5x7 Camera Roll Film Back 6x17 Format

Sekonic L-758DR DigitalMaster Flash Meter

Toyo-View 3.6x Groundglass Focusing Aid

FCXJTU Digital Waterproof Stopwatch

**Video Gear**

iPhone 13

EOS R with Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens

Manfrotto 190CX3 Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black)

Manfrotto MH804 3-Way, Pan-and-Tilt Head with 200LT-PL Quick Release Plate

DJI Mic 2-Person Compact Digital Wireless Microphone System

Shure MOTIV MVL Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone

**Bags and Cases**

Think Tank Photo Airport Accelerator Backpack

Lowepro CompuTrekker Camera Backpack

Belkin Small Laptop Case with divider

**Misc Gear**

The Darkroom Hat

Tydon Guardian Reflective Safety Vest

Streamlight 66601 Flashlight

**iPhone apps**

Mark II Artist's Viewfinder - https://www.artistsviewfinder.com/ (I love this app)

**Computer software and scanner**

Adobe Creative Suite

Epson Scan with Epson Perfection V850 Pro Scanner

Drum Scanner: https://www.alexburkephoto.com/drum-scanning

**DISCLAIMER**

Not affiliated with any brands. No paid products or sponsors. This video contains no paid endorsements of any kind.

If I wear/show/talk about a brand, I like/own/use that brand in real life and get nothing in return.

I paid two artists to create the logo animation at the beginning of this video.

This was done with my direction and design instructions. It is 100% original.

On Location Photography - Donut Panorama

On Location Photography - Donut Panorama

**Description**

I head to Compton, California to shoot a stitched panorama of Dale's Donuts. Many cars have to be removed from the scene

**Transport and Bags**

Lowepro CompuTrekker Camera Backpack

**Camera gear**

Manfrotto 3021N Tripod Legs

Manfrotto 3029 Pan Tilt Tripod Head

Sekonic L-758DR DigitalMaster Flash Meter

Canon EOS R Body

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens

Sunwayfoto PCL-R Custom L-Bracket for Canon EOS R

Neewer Aluminum Screw Knob Clamp Compatible Mini Quick Release Clamp for QR Plate (38mm)

Neewer Gimbal Head Panoramic Head Camera Tripod Head

Canon RS-60E3 Remote Switch

**iPhone apps**

Mark II Artist's Viewfinder - https://www.artistsviewfinder.com/ (I love this app)

**Computer software and scanner**

Adobe Lightroom Classic

**Video gear**

iPhone 13

Canon EOS R @ 4k with Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens and Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens

Manfrotto 190CX3 Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black)

Manfrotto MH804 3-Way, Pan-and-Tilt Head with 200LT-PL Quick Release Plate

DJI Mic 2-Person Compact Digital Wireless Microphone System/Recorder for Camera & Smartphone (2.4 GHz)

Shure MOTIV MVL Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone for Smartphones

**DISCLAIMER**

Not affiliated with any brands. No paid products or sponsors. This video contains no paid endorsements of any kind.

If I wear/show/talk about a brand, I like/own/use that brand in real life and get nothing in return.

On Location Photography - One Hour Photo

Show Notes:

Drum Scan by https://www.alexburkephoto.com/drum-scanning

Description:

I show you an on location video in Norwalk, California. This trip results in a finished drum scanned negative that is gorgeous.

Location:

Norwalk, California

Camera gear:

Kodak 5x7 Portra 160 sheet film cut from 8x10 sheet film

Manfrotto 3033 Tripod Legs

Manfrotto 3029 Pan Tilt Tripod Head

Chamonix 57Fs-2 View Camera

Schneider 210mm f5.6 Apo Symmar lens

Sinar Flat Lensboard for #1 Copal/Compur Shutters

Vello TSR-40 Threaded Shutter Release Cable (15.75")

Sekonic L-758DR DigitalMaster Flash Meter

Toyo-View 3.6x Groundglass Focusing Aid

Stone Photo Gear 5x7 Single Sleeve Film Storage

Fidelity Deluxe Film Holder 5x7 Plastic

iPhone apps:

Mark II Artist's Viewfinder https://www.artistsviewfinder.com/ (love this App !!)

Lightmeter App for reciprocity data https://apps.apple.com/us/app/light-meter-wbphoto/id1524189195

Computer software and scanner:

Epson Perfection V850 Pro Photo Scanner

ExifTool by Phil Harvey command line tool for updating correct exif data to final photo file

Video:

iPhone 13

EOS R @ 4k with Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens and Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens

Manfrotto 190CX3 Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black)

Manfrotto MH804 3-Way, Pan-and-Tilt Head with 200LT-PL Quick Release Plate

DJI Mic 2-Person Compact Digital Wireless Microphone System/Recorder for Camera & Smartphone (2.4 GHz)

Shure MOTIV MVL Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone for Smartphones

Music:

"Racing" by FSM team

https://www.free-stock-music.com/fsm-team-racing.html

DISCLAIMER

Not affiliated with any brands. No paid products or sponsors. This video contains no paid endorsements of any kind.

Donuts In The Fog

That morning, I was planning to head out at sunrise with my 4x5 view camera. I woke up to heavy fog. I went and got donuts instead. I grabbed my video camera and thought it would be fun to shoot a short video in the fog. I am not sure that I like the video. I did however enjoy the process of shooting each scene and then putting the final video together.

Donuts In The Fog

Show Notes:

Location:

Murrieta, California

Video Gear Used:

iPhone 13 safely mounted in vehicle

EOS R with Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens

Manfrotto 190CX3 Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black)

Manfrotto MH804 3-Way, Pan-and-Tilt Head with 200LT-PL Quick Release Plate

Music:

Time Rider by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com

Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

DISCLAIMER

Not affiliated with any brands. No paid products or sponsors. This video contains no paid endorsements of any kind.

How To Replace Repair Bellows Toyo Field 45A 45AII 45AX 45G Camera

In this video I walk you through the process of replacing the bellows on a Toyo Field 45A 4x5 camera.

How to replace bellows Toyo 45A 45AII 45AX 45G

Video Notes:

Title:

How To Replace Repair Bellows Toyo Field 45A 45AII 45AX 45G Camera E02

Description:

I show you hot to replace the bellows on a Toyo 45A 45AII 45AX field camera.

Location:

Temecula, California

Transport and Bags:

Lowepro CompuTrekker Camera Backpack

Video:

iPhone 13

EOS R and Canon EOS 80D with Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens

Tiffen 67mm Variable Neutral Density Filter

Manfrotto 190CX3 Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black)

Manfrotto MH804 3-Way, Pan-and-Tilt Head with 200LT-PL Quick Release Plate

SYNCO Wireless Lavalier Microphones & System, G1(A2) 2.4G

Music:

Las Palmas by Scandinavianz | https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz

Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

DISCLAIMER

Not affiliated with any brands. No paid products or sponsors. This video contains no paid endorsements of any kind.

#photography #landscape #largeformat #film #viewcamera #4x5photography

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On Location Photography - Harveston Temecula

I published my first YouTube video this weekend. I have heard that the first 1000 subscribers takes a long time. I think I will allow myself about a year to work at this to see where it goes. I think that if I just put out quality content, eventually enough photographers will find my channel and I will be able to participate in the photography community. My goal is to become a contributing member of the photography community. We will see what happens. It feels like the top of the first inning with eight more long innings to go.

Here are the show notes as posted on YouTube:

Title:

6x17 Photography on a Chamonix 5x7 View Camera

Description:

I head to Harveston Lake in Temecula, California to shoot a 6x17 photo on a Chamonix 5x7 view camera.

Then I review the resulting scan on an Epson 850 scanner and compare it to my Canon EOS R photo.

Location:

Harveston Lake Temecula, California

Transport and Bags:

Mac Sports XL Folding Wagon

Think Tank Photo Airport Accelerator Backpack

Lowepro CompuTrekker Camera Backpack

Camera gear:

Foma Fomapan ISO 100 5x7 Sheet Film Expires 9/23

Manfrotto 3021N Tripod Legs

Manfrotto 3029 Pan Tilt Tripod Head

Chamonix 57Fs-2 View Camera

Nikkor-SW 90mm f/4.5 Lens

Sinar Flat Lensboard for #0 Copal/Compur Shutters

Vello TSR-40 Threaded Shutter Release Cable (15.75")

Sekonic L-758DR DigitalMaster Flash Meter

Toyo-View 3.6x Groundglass Focusing Aid

Stone Photo Gear 5x7 Single Sleeve Film Storage

Fidelity Deluxe Film Holder 5x7 Plastic

Lisco Regal Film Holder 5x7 Plastic

Canon EOS R with Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM with Canon CPS camera strap

Overhead setup:

LenTok Overhead Tripod For DSLR Cameras ASIN B08ZCW4N6V

Photomyne A4 Slide Viewer

Print File Archival Storage Page for Negatives, 5x7

iPhone apps:

Mark II Artist's Viewfinder

Photo Friend exposure and DoF

Computer software and scanner:

Epson Perfection V850 Pro Photo Scanner

ExifTool by Phil Harvey command line tool

Video:

iPhone 13

EOS R with Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens

Tiffen 67mm Variable Neutral Density Filter

Manfrotto 190CX3 Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black)

Manfrotto MH804 3-Way, Pan-and-Tilt Head with 200LT-PL Quick Release Plate

SYNCO Wireless Lavalier Microphones & System, G1(A2) 2.4G

Music:

Las Palmas by Scandinavianz | https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz

Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

DISCLAIMER

Not affiliated with any brands. No paid products or sponsors. This video contains no paid endorsements of any kind.

#photography #landscape #largeformat #film #viewcamera #6x17photography