Insights on Large Format 4×5 Lenses

Explore the captivating world of large format lenses, where legendary names like Super Angulons, Symmars, and Grandagons tell the story of decades of optical innovation. Discover how these marvels from Schneider-Kreuznach, Rodenstock, Nikon, and Fujifilm contribute to the striking and unique beauty of large…

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Black Creek | CH45-F2 SK Super Angulon 75 mm | Rollei IR 400

The Wood Effect

Explore the unseen world through the lens of infrared photography, where lush vegetation transforms into surreal landscapes with striking white leaves against dark skies. Captured using sensitive NIR film, these images unveil a reality beyond our visible spectrum, revealing extraordinary interpretations of light and…

Chamonix C45F-2

This view camera is made with a beautiful combination of materials such as teak wood, carbon fiber, stainless steel, and aluminum. The design of this camera follows the concept introduced by Richard H. Phillips, which takes advantage of high-tech materials to offer precise movements, durability and…

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CH45-F2 | S-K APO-Symmar 210 | ADOX CHS 100

B/W Slides

A short description of how to develop B/W slides with the ADOX SCALA B&W Reversal Kit and the CHS 100 II film This is the Voigtländer Bessa with a Compur shutter and  Anastigmat Skopar f/4.5 lens. The production year is likely 1935.This gorgeous slide was taken…

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CH45-F2, S-K Super-Angulon 75 mm | Fomapan 100

Bronica SQ-B

The Zenza Bronica SQ-B was my first medium format camera.  This is a magnificent camera introduced in 1996 and discontinued in 2003. This camera helped me to learn many technical aspects of analog photography such as the zone system, light metering and also to…