wonner

Any number of pixels is plenty, right up to the point where you need more.

How do you know when you need more? You will know when you get there.

David Odess is the name I hear mentioned most often, but I have not personal experience.

LINK: Hasselblad camera repair, service, and sales by factory trained technician David Odess.

I agree with @tom_chow that it might be focusing screen. I used the Acute Matte D that came with my 503 and struggled terribly with focus and yes, it can be all over the map with any lens.

Here is a quick check if you have 5x to 8x loop. Focus the way you normally do, then remove any finder you are using and put the loop directly on the focusing screen. See if you are really in focus. Try it multiple times by unfocusing then refocusing and check with the loop.

Once I found that my problem was the Acute Matte D, I focused with a loop directly on the focusing screen until I found a split image screen. Problem solved.

HTH

I regret to inform you, in as low-minded and chutzpah-free manner as possible, that "right here right now" IS A CONTEXT!

It is not the context of THE photograph.

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This is by way of introducing the curatorial theme of the exhibit: Lange's pictures require verbal commentary to be read legibly.

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IMHO, this is high-minded chutzpah. If you have to explain it to me, I am not interested.

For me, the photo is never about the context. It is what it says right here right now.

W

The subject of this thread is a video of and perhaps by the photographer Platon.

I can never remember any video or other type of media having such a profound effect on me as a photographer.

It is 45 minutes long, so buckle up, find a quiet spot, and enjoy the ride. Best viewed on a large screen if you have one.

If you find it worthy of further discussion, we can proceed as you like.

W

Here is the YouTube link:

For me the value of the Zone System is not in using it as wrote/ unless doing large format film, but that it gave me a deeper understanding of exposure, exposure constraints, and exposure manipulation.

Even shooting digital or roll film where per shot development is not possible, knowing the Zone System helped understand when and where a particular exposure may require adjustment to yield the intended result.

In short, if you think about an image in zones, you can more easily the dynamic range of the subject against the constraints of the camera and/or media.

Just my 2 cents. I could be wrong.

...At what point does editing a photo go too far, editing in stars? Changing the colour of the sky?...

The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind. -- Bob Dylan

For me, large format was about finding and learning the heart and soul of photography. I had been in 35mm for about 35 years when I became curious about LF. I thought I knew photography. I did not, I only knew 35mm photography. 35mm gave me a huge head-start but 35mm and LF are miles apart in many ways. Try to imagine taking 30 minutes for each sheet of film exposed--not always, but often.

I shoot mostly MF film these days, but wouldn't trade my LF experience for anything.

One last caveat; be sure to look into the costs associated with LF film and processing before jumping in. Sheet film is expensive, both color and B&W, and you may decide you want a darkroom and a scanner to get the full LF experience.

Hope that helps.

W

Hello

In my experience, Internet forums generally work on one of two general guidelines when it comes to posting in old threads:

1. Threads are considered "old" after x number of months and should not be re-activated with new posts.

2. New posts can be made to old threads anytime because it adds continuity and historical perspective.

As a new member, I want to follow the guidelines of this site, What is the accepted practice here at photo.net in this regard.

Thanks

W

... I wonder if they didn't pursue photography as a paid for service how many of them would still do photography and how much would their approach or their equipment change by .....

One possible answer for some of them is that they become gear-chasers. It is all about the next camera, the latest model, another lens, etc. It does not take long to realize you've got to recoup some of that money before someone else in the house looks at the credit card bills. So you produce the illusion that you are making or attempting to make money. But now you need better gear. And that's a good thing? Right?

In short, this is a fast-paced instant-gratification world, and no one wants to pay their dues or learn their craft.

Just my opinion, I could be wrong.

W

Are bird photographers a subspecies of bird watchers, or are they all birds of a feather?

W

And to simplify even further;" f8 and be there".

Ya, I know, but someone had to say it.

W

You have a great eye and I can see that you lean toward minimalism. From looking at your gallery, it appears to me that B&W is your strong suit.

This is a very good image, but I would crop in on the framed fixture and see if you can get more to the essence of it.

Keep shooting!

W

For someone new to photography, this is a darn good shot. It says a lot.

But, the guy gets lost in the graffiti. If you have editing software, I would play around to see if you can get a little emphasis on the soldier.

Still a fine shot and worth exploring further.

Keep shooting!

W

I really really like this image! A wonderful breath of fresh air totally original.

In a single close-cropped frame, you have told me everything I need to know--nothing more, nothing less.

If this is your style of photography, I definitely want to see more!

W

I have been in photography since 1971. I currently have a digital full-frame but shoot mostly medium and large format B&W film. I basically use the digital camera the way we used Polaroids back in the day.

Currently, live in Pennsylvania.

I look forward to participating.

Wonner