I sewed a cheap headlamp band to my dark cloth, in a way that I can keep my nose/mouth outside and eyes inside. Greatly reduces fog build-up on ground glass in colder weather.
Here’s a tip when you go hiking in warm or cold weather always bring along two pairs of socks, wool or a cotton wool blend. As for focusing in colder weather, try keep your mouth and nose out of the dark cloth when focusing. Might sound a little hard, but it’s what I always do. Oh yeah, and don’t forget the walking sticks they usually come with snow shoe attachments. I love your channel. Keep up the great work!
Enjoyed your video! A couple of winters ago I went through some snow covered ice while photographing a foot bridge. I didn't even realize that I was over water. Fortunately it was only about a foot deep but my feet got soaked. Made for a chilly walk home at 10 degrees F. Since then I often carry spare socks with me.
I normally have a back up pair of socks in my car but did not on this day... Oddly my feet did not bug me all day like I initially thought they were going to. At first I figured I would have to call it quits, glad I didn't!
I never use a dark cloth. I have the reflex viewer. It packs away in 2 pieces if necessary. Also, to reduce the fogging, there are tiny, battery powered vacuum cleaners which have a reverse switch for blowing. I bought one this year.
Super interesting about the vacuum. I also have a reflex viewer and prefer it at times… though it does not work with wide lenses and I usually do not pack it to save space
Awesome! It really is a whole new experience of making images! I have had quite a few 4x5 enlargers over the years. They still pop up for really good deals. I found in the past the biggest thing is paying the freight or shipping. (not sure where you are located but if you are willing to drive a bit you can generally find good deals. Good luck!
Nice video. I've been shooting 35mm for years and just recently picked up a 1951 Voightlander Bessa II 6x9 medium format camera. The B&W shots that I get from this camera are borderline brilliant - borderline is because I really haven't put the camera through it's paces yet but I can really see the potential once I get more rolls of film developed so I can fine tune my workflow. I think the next logical step in my journey would be a large format camera like the Linhof or maybe an 8x10 Deardorff - we'll see. I'm so glad I got back into film - there is so much ground to cover here that I really cant touch using my Fuji X-T4 or my Nikon D850 - I still love those cameras but they cant create are the way a film camera can.
Nice video. The ground glass fogging up is indeed annoying. Wondering if a small portable heater (gas or battery powered electric or even chemical) below the dark cloth for few mins would get rid of it. Look forward to seeing your results esp of the light house. Cheers.
Hey buddy! Been a while. Was that in Jay Cooke State Park? I was out in the Driftless area (Kickapoo Valley, to be specific) and got some ice shots myself this weekend. One thing I found that helped me reduce fogging was to use a spare bellows instead of a cloth. As I carry a 115 and 210 lens with me on these kind of hikes, I also carry both a bag and regular bellows. I use whichever one is not on the camera instead of a dark cloth. The bag bellows in particular works really well. The bellows acts almost like a view finder and I can keep my nose/mouth/breath off of the ground glass. It's a little fussy, but still easier than the cloth in most situations. I am not sure if that works for your setup? I don't know your Linhof very well. I'm using a Sinar F2 or Norma and I can easily attach a bellows to the ground glass with the rear clips.
Hey Culley, I was up north of Duluth on 61. Always so nice up in that area! Would love to see what you got! I had a Sinar so I know what you are talking about. The Linhof does not have that attachment on the back but does have a similar viewing hood. Thanks for the ideas!
Hi, I too would like to start hiking in the mountains with a 4x5 camera. I currently shot with a medium format Bronica. what is the total weight of the equipment you bring for photographic outings. Thanks and congratulations for your wonderful videos. Greetings from the Italian Dolomites
I have never actually weighed my pack. It does vary depending on what I am doing. But I can say it is fairly heavy. I usually do not mind as I only typically go a few miles and enjoy the workout. Most of my lenses are larger and heavier then necessary for most field work. Plus I sometimes have my drone and other cameras, additional tripod, etc.. for video. I say this because you could definitely shave quite a bit of weight off of my kit (which I would do if going into the mountains at length) I will try to do a what's in my bag vid coming up soon and will try to get a weight on it 👍🏻 Thanks!
Love this video! The photographs are just beautiful. I am thinking a lot about dipping my toes into 4x5 with an intrepid - not too expensive entry level type camera. I have a project in mind for using a 4x5 as well. I do have a couple of questions. 1) What type of Lowepro backpack did you use to carry your camera in? Did you use a 210MM lens for the photographs?
Thanks Steve! I do not have experience with the intrepid but know there are a lot of videos on them. Seems like they would be great for getting into it. Would allow for better glass to start! I bought my Linhof used and one of the problems with these older cameras is it costs more to get them back to factory function and cla'd than it does to actually buy the camera. Worth it in my opinion but not always factored into the cost when making the purchase. Same thing with my Hasselblad. Does your enlarger print 4x5? You will LOVE printing from the bigger negs! The images were shot with a 210 and a 150. The 210 is a schneider and the 150 a nikkon. It's a different experience than shooting with a Blad. Some parts I like more some not as much. Here is the exact bag I use ( I actually have two of them and they work well: amzn.to/3Z54ac6
Too late now but next time try having a mouth full of snow when you are under the dark cloth it will make your breath cold and it shouldn't condense on the ground glass.
I sewed a cheap headlamp band to my dark cloth, in a way that I can keep my nose/mouth outside and eyes inside. Greatly reduces fog build-up on ground glass in colder weather.
That's a great idea!
Miss your 4x5 videos!! Thanks for posting- really enjoyed
Thanks Michael! Appreciate it!
Two videos in two weeks! Glad you're back.
Yes! Thanks!
Here’s a tip when you go hiking in warm or cold weather always bring along two pairs of socks, wool or a cotton wool blend. As for focusing in colder weather, try keep your mouth and nose out of the dark cloth when focusing. Might sound a little hard, but it’s what I always do. Oh yeah, and don’t forget the walking sticks they usually come with snow shoe attachments. I love your channel. Keep up the great work!
Thank you!!! Will have to try this come winter. Will have multiple socks from now on for sure!
I really enjoyed your video. My Technika was made in 1947 and I love taking it out into the world 🙂
Very fun cameras! Looking at getting a backup as well!
Very very impressive video.
Thank you 🙏
Great video man! Glad to see you back!
Thanks! Appreciate it!
Holy crap you got that light house just in time. Well done. That drone shot at the end was very nice too.
Thanks! As soon as i put the darkslide back in the light faded from the lighthouse. I was lucky to get the frames I did!
Enjoyed your video! A couple of winters ago I went through some snow covered ice while photographing a foot bridge. I didn't even realize that I was over water. Fortunately it was only about a foot deep but my feet got soaked. Made for a chilly walk home at 10 degrees F. Since then I often carry spare socks with me.
I normally have a back up pair of socks in my car but did not on this day... Oddly my feet did not bug me all day like I initially thought they were going to. At first I figured I would have to call it quits, glad I didn't!
Zeiss anti fog wipes are always in my camera bag. Mostly for my glasses, but they’ll take care of the ground glass too.
Thanks, will pick some up!
I never use a dark cloth. I have the reflex viewer. It packs away in 2 pieces if necessary.
Also, to reduce the fogging, there are tiny, battery powered vacuum cleaners which have a reverse switch for blowing. I bought one this year.
Super interesting about the vacuum. I also have a reflex viewer and prefer it at times… though it does not work with wide lenses and I usually do not pack it to save space
Reflex viewfinder! No fogging!
Will check it out. Thanks!
Really enjoyed this. I’ve just ordered my first 4x5 so excited to get out with it. Need to try and find a reasonably priced 4x5 enlarger now…
Awesome! It really is a whole new experience of making images! I have had quite a few 4x5 enlargers over the years. They still pop up for really good deals. I found in the past the biggest thing is paying the freight or shipping. (not sure where you are located but if you are willing to drive a bit you can generally find good deals. Good luck!
@@Distphoto I’ll keep an eye out. Love the channel BTW I’ve learnt a lot from it.
@@TheMungo54 Thanks, glad to hear!
Nice video. I've been shooting 35mm for years and just recently picked up a 1951 Voightlander Bessa II 6x9 medium format camera. The B&W shots that I get from this camera are borderline brilliant - borderline is because I really haven't put the camera through it's paces yet but I can really see the potential once I get more rolls of film developed so I can fine tune my workflow. I think the next logical step in my journey would be a large format camera like the Linhof or maybe an 8x10 Deardorff - we'll see. I'm so glad I got back into film - there is so much ground to cover here that I really cant touch using my Fuji X-T4 or my Nikon D850 - I still love those cameras but they cant create are the way a film camera can.
I know the feeling. I like my digital cameras but I LOVE shooting with my film cameras... just a whole different experience. The Bessa sounds nice!!!
There are anti fog sprays and wipes for Glasses on Amazon. They should work on your Ground Glass. In fact I am going to order some myself.
Thanks! Just ordered some!
Nice video. The ground glass fogging up is indeed annoying. Wondering if a small portable heater (gas or battery powered electric or even chemical) below the dark cloth for few mins would get rid of it. Look forward to seeing your results esp of the light house. Cheers.
Thanks!
Hey buddy! Been a while. Was that in Jay Cooke State Park? I was out in the Driftless area (Kickapoo Valley, to be specific) and got some ice shots myself this weekend. One thing I found that helped me reduce fogging was to use a spare bellows instead of a cloth. As I carry a 115 and 210 lens with me on these kind of hikes, I also carry both a bag and regular bellows. I use whichever one is not on the camera instead of a dark cloth. The bag bellows in particular works really well. The bellows acts almost like a view finder and I can keep my nose/mouth/breath off of the ground glass. It's a little fussy, but still easier than the cloth in most situations. I am not sure if that works for your setup? I don't know your Linhof very well. I'm using a Sinar F2 or Norma and I can easily attach a bellows to the ground glass with the rear clips.
Hey Culley, I was up north of Duluth on 61. Always so nice up in that area! Would love to see what you got! I had a Sinar so I know what you are talking about. The Linhof does not have that attachment on the back but does have a similar viewing hood. Thanks for the ideas!
Hi, I too would like to start hiking in the mountains with a 4x5 camera. I currently shot with a medium format Bronica. what is the total weight of the equipment you bring for photographic outings. Thanks and congratulations for your wonderful videos. Greetings from the Italian Dolomites
I have never actually weighed my pack. It does vary depending on what I am doing. But I can say it is fairly heavy. I usually do not mind as I only typically go a few miles and enjoy the workout.
Most of my lenses are larger and heavier then necessary for most field work. Plus I sometimes have my drone and other cameras, additional tripod, etc.. for video.
I say this because you could definitely shave quite a bit of weight off of my kit (which I would do if going into the mountains at length)
I will try to do a what's in my bag vid coming up soon and will try to get a weight on it 👍🏻 Thanks!
@@Distphoto thank you
Love this video! The photographs are just beautiful. I am thinking a lot about dipping my toes into 4x5 with an intrepid - not too expensive entry level type camera. I have a project in mind for using a 4x5 as well. I do have a couple of questions. 1) What type of Lowepro backpack did you use to carry your camera in? Did you use a 210MM lens for the photographs?
Thanks Steve! I do not have experience with the intrepid but know there are a lot of videos on them. Seems like they would be great for getting into it. Would allow for better glass to start!
I bought my Linhof used and one of the problems with these older cameras is it costs more to get them back to factory function and cla'd than it does to actually buy the camera. Worth it in my opinion but not always factored into the cost when making the purchase. Same thing with my Hasselblad.
Does your enlarger print 4x5? You will LOVE printing from the bigger negs! The images were shot with a 210 and a 150. The 210 is a schneider and the 150 a nikkon.
It's a different experience than shooting with a Blad. Some parts I like more some not as much. Here is the exact bag I use ( I actually have two of them and they work well: amzn.to/3Z54ac6
What lens are you using ? It looks like a Schneider 90mm super angulon 5.6 or 8 (?)
My 90 is the Nikkor SW 4.5. The Schneider lens I have is a 210 👍
Too late now but next time try having a mouth full of snow when you are under the dark cloth it will make your breath cold and it shouldn't condense on the ground glass.
Now that is very interesting 🤔. Thanks I will give it a try!