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cameras and accessories for large format photography and alternative photographic process
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Traditional photography but new excellent wood and design, two focus systems and an incredible experience in control of image with independent movements
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Modular large format cameras, design like 800's cameras but thinking for a modern collodion and film photographer, extensible in format and length in any moment
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Today we are answering a question I have been asked very often: what are the differences between the 3 4×5 cameras you have in your catalog? I am answering this question by offering a small contribution of 3+1 features to consider when choosing the best camera for your needs and showing you how these features […]
Yes, problem solved! Those like me who have been in the world of large format photography for years know how difficult it is to find new 4×5 flat film chassis, there are also many on ebay but they are used and you never know what condition they are in until you develop the film, and […]
It was 2009 when I decided to start shooting with large format, I started with a Sinar F2 4×5, a 3.5 kg monster (body only) whose suitcase occupied the entire boot of my car. My first thought was, “ok, I want to approach photography in a more thoughtful way, enjoy what I’m doing and take […]
ALLERT!!! bad video, take a tablet for seasickness, after these necessary tips you can immerse yourself in the new video much more “ad minchiam” (impossible to translate) than usual, so you will also have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a rather self-deprecating and forgotten artisan reality of the Tuscan countryside, the gurus there we […]