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9 May, 2025

5 Frames with a Large Format Camera – The Death of a Giant

By CHRISTOF RAMPITSCH

9 May, 2025

/ Documentary Photography, Foma Film, Fomapan 400, Intrepid 4x5, /

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Geoff Chaplin on An unforgettable photo of passing through the divine light in the temple-A One-shot story
Yes, wonderful shot and wonderful experience taking it. Film cameras: a good strategy is, if in doubt give it a…
Art Meripol on 5 Frames with a Large Format Camera – The Death of a Giant
Great documentation and explanation of what lens/film/developing combo was used. Funny, but unlike Thomas I like that last one quite…
Geoff Chaplin on Kentmere 200 – My First Couple of Rolls with this Brand New 200 Speed B&W Film
Maybe for those who use a lab the idea and extra cost of having the lab push 100 or pull…

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