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Advertise with Googlier.com Large Format Photography UK Large Format Photography Forum. A Place for UK Large Format Photographers to talk about Large Format Photography Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:25:43 +0000 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:25:43 +0000 Large Format Photography https://www.5x4.co.uk/ Multiple - Fragmented Exposures Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:21:49 +0000 https://www.5x4.co.uk/threads/multiple-fragmented-exposures.559/ 559 invalid@example.com (Ian Grant) Ian Grant This is a technique for portraying movement useful with trees, water, clouds etc, instead of a blur you get small incemental steps.

Essentially you need a filter to increase the exposure times this could be a Neutral Density filter, a Polariser, or any deep filter that increases the Exposure factor. I tend to use a Green filter as it also separates the greens when there's foliage/leaves etc.

The idea is to use a series of shorter exposures to build up to the desired exposure...

Read more]]> 76 10x8 street portraits with 36cm Voigtlander Heliar Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:17:27 +0000 https://www.5x4.co.uk/threads/10x8-street-portraits-with-36cm-voigtlander-heliar.3282/ 3282 invalid@example.com (Nas) Nas 10x8 street portraits from last Sunday. 10x8 Sinar with shutter behind the 36cm Voigtlander Heliar lens, approx f8 for these, Fomapan 400 @ ISO 200, Rodinal 1+25. Lighting was extremely flat which is why I used the 1+25 dilution.]]> 14 I've had a bit of a buying spree ... Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:20:57 +0000 https://www.5x4.co.uk/threads/ive-had-a-bit-of-a-buying-spree.3259/ 3259 invalid@example.com (Marley's Ghost) Marley's Ghost I went a bit mad a couple of weeks ago and bought yet another half plate Kodak B - actually there was method to my madness, the camera came with a 207mm Ektar in an Epsilon shutter - and a 5x4 reducing back ... and the price for the whole thing was about the same as I could get for selling off the lens and shutter.
Being as my Kodak Specialist has an ill front rise (stripped gear) I was mostly looking at the model B for parts - it actually turned out to be in rather good condition under the...

Read more]]> 15 Hello Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:05:51 +0000 https://www.5x4.co.uk/threads/hello.3284/ 3284 invalid@example.com (SimpleCopper) SimpleCopper Just like to do a bit of wet in amongst MF. got a 5x7 and a whole plate, an Industar300mm and a Grubb B2]]> 1 Martin Parr Show In London Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:00:16 +0000 https://www.5x4.co.uk/threads/martin-parr-show-in-london.3283/ 3283 invalid@example.com (thronobulax) thronobulax

https://lfi-online.de/en/stories/a-british-reality-22174.html

]]> 0 Hello from Devon, and a newbie question Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:08:12 +0000 https://www.5x4.co.uk/threads/hello-from-devon-and-a-newbie-question.3251/ 3251 invalid@example.com (HonoHonu) HonoHonu Hi, All. I'm a newbie, thinking of giving 4x5 a go. I've shot 6x6 and 6x9 film off and on over the years along with digital, but I kind of like the idea of slowing down even more. I'd be interested in knowing if folks would suggest something like a new Intrepid, vs a used Tachihara or similar in good condition? Prices seem more-or-less similar. Thanks! Joanna in Topsham]]> 28 Landscape Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:31:40 +0000 https://www.5x4.co.uk/threads/landscape.3279/ 3279 invalid@example.com (Francis R) Francis R Woodyman 4x5, Portra 160 (can't remember the lens).

]]> 9 10x8 street portraits with Darlot lens Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:16:39 +0000 https://www.5x4.co.uk/threads/10x8-street-portraits-with-darlot-lens.3281/ 3281 invalid@example.com (Nas) Nas Street portraits from last Sunday, Darlot lens on 10x8 Sinar with a shutter behind the lens as close as I could get it but it's still vignetting. Notice the sweet spot of focus and rapid fall off. Most likely a projector lens, fixed f4 aperture. Very old FP4 (no expiry date on the box), ISO25, developed in HC110 1+31. The last of this film.]]> 7 Recommendations for 5x7 Negative Storage pages Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:20:15 +0000 https://www.5x4.co.uk/threads/recommendations-for-5x7-negative-storage-pages.3278/ 3278 invalid@example.com (Flack) Flack Can anybody recommend some binder sleeves that fit 5x7 negatives, I bought some paper bags but are so fiddly to get the negative in, they seem tight. I would prefer some a4 size pages to store in a binder. I have looked on line but most are for post cards not negatives.]]> 10 Toyo Monocular Focusing Hood Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:13:52 +0000 https://www.5x4.co.uk/threads/toyo-monocular-focusing-hood.3246/ 3246 invalid@example.com (monopix) monopix I've been looking for one of these for a while and this one popped up on ebay. Pretty rare to find, especially in good condition.
Interesting fact - it uses a standard close-up lens element for the monocular. It's the size that would be fitted into a 58mm filter holder. So easy to replace or change to fit your eyesight. The one fitted was a +4 dioptre. However, by experiment, I found I needed a +7. No such beast exists so I glued a filter rim inside the hood so extra filters could be added...

Read more]]> 3 10x8 Street portraits Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:12:53 +0000 https://www.5x4.co.uk/threads/10x8-street-portraits.3253/ 3253 invalid@example.com (Nas) Nas From a couple of days ago, nice late afternoon autumn light. 10x8 Deardorff with my 300/4.2 Plaubel Anticomar lens on some very old FP4 (the box doesn't have an expiry date). Processed in Rodinal 1+50. The camera attracted a lot of attention. These were all made within 20 minutes. Should've taken more film with me.]]> 27 Light and Magic: The Birth of Art Photography Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:07:35 +0000 https://www.5x4.co.uk/threads/light-and-magic-the-birth-of-art-photography.3267/ 3267 invalid@example.com (Collas) Collas A new exhibition is now on at Tate Modern in London.

Light, camera â¦ razor blades?! How photography became an art form â in pictures

A new exhibition – which the Guardian gave five stars – tells the story of the birth of art photography. Here are some of the most astounding images, along with tales of the strange techniques that made them

www.theguardian.com

More about the exhibition here:

Light and Magic | Tate Modern

www.tate.org.uk

]]> 5 7x17 Church Trichrome Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:06:58 +0000 https://www.5x4.co.uk/threads/7x17-church-trichrome.3280/ 3280 invalid@example.com (apkeedle) apkeedle I had planned to shoot more 7x17" now I have ready access to a darkroom for tray development but it hasn't really happened. Anyhow I did make this a while back when checking out some old film and some new trays for developing.

3 x 7x17" Ilford HP5 (R, G, B filtered)
Scanned and combined in PS

]]> 0 Adapting a lens board to use a Sinar Copal shutter Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:40:15 +0000 https://www.5x4.co.uk/threads/adapting-a-lens-board-to-use-a-sinar-copal-shutter.3099/ 3099 invalid@example.com (Ian Grant) Ian Grant As some here know about 3 years ago I picked up a Sinar Copal shutter at a camera fair for £20. I assume the seller thought it was broken as it would fire when a cable release was used. NAS saw it on a visit to my house, then went to his car returning with his special heavy duty, extra long throw, Sinar cable release and it worked fine.

I don't have a Sinar camera or any relevant lens boards, initially I thought of front mounting to a lens, not ideal. So how to attach to a 7"x7" wooden lens...

Read more]]> 12 The Hyde Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:51:09 +0000 https://www.5x4.co.uk/threads/the-hyde.3277/ 3277 invalid@example.com (Ian Grant) Ian Grant

Entrance gates, & worman's door, The Hyde Iron Works.
Wista 45DX, 150mm Sironar N, f22, Tmax 100 @ 50EI, Rodinal 3:100, Forte Polywarmtone, ID-78, Selenium toned.

The works dates back to 1629, it was the first slitting mill in the UK, it changed use over the years closing in 1883. The gates collapsed due to the weight of the ivy. I have a piece of wood with the door latch it's attached with thick bent over nails, probably made a mile away at a nail mill, about a mile down...

Read more]]> 0 Cadianda Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:12:45 +0000 https://www.5x4.co.uk/threads/cadianda.3276/ 3276 invalid@example.com (Ian Grant) Ian Grant

Entrance the Roman baths, Cadianda.

Super Graphic, 135mm Symmar S, Delta 100, Pyrocat HD 1+1 to 100. Forte Polywarmtone, Ilford ID-78, Selenium toned.

Ian]]> 4 Fresh large format Kodak has arrived inc 5x7 Portra 160 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:19:35 +0000 https://www.5x4.co.uk/threads/fresh-large-format-kodak-has-arrived-inc-5x7-portra-160.3275/ 3275 invalid@example.com (nikki) nikki Fresh in this week we have Portra 400 and 160 in both 10 x 8 and 5x4, Ektar in 5x4 and an elusive box of Portra 160 in 5x7!

For those of you who prefer B&W we have 2 boxes of TXP320, one of which has a damaged box so is on at an offer price of £200 but you will need to call us for that box

Kodak Sheet Films - Nik & Trick Photo Services

Kodak Sheet Films for larger format here Nik & Trick's online shop, we are a specialist Kodak dealer for Large format photography.

ntphotoworks.com

Further to an earlier post, everything is working fine with our web site now! Any problems though or to order...

Read more]]> 0 Trying to buy from Nic and Trick - Worldpay not working Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:53:48 +0000 https://www.5x4.co.uk/threads/trying-to-buy-from-nic-and-trick-worldpay-not-working.3195/ 3195 invalid@example.com (YorkshireBloke) YorkshireBloke Hi,

In the spirit of helping the Forum supporter, I have to report that the payment part of the site seems broken.

I have some items I want to pay for and 3 X the transfer to Worldpay has "hung".

I will phone tomorrow and pay the old fashioned way!

Robert]]> 3 7 inch Aldis Butcher lens Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:10:00 +0000 https://www.5x4.co.uk/threads/7-inch-aldis-butcher-lens.3263/ 3263 invalid@example.com (Nas) Nas Does anyone have any info on a 7 inch f3.4 Aldis Butcher lens? The internet says it's a Cooke triplet design. Originally designed for 1/4 plate it covers 5x4. I fitted it to my Super D in a homemade lens board. Can't reach infinity, rear element protrudes too far. Furthest is around 2 metres. This is a test wide open. Foma 100 (expired 2022), ISO 50, developed in Rodinal 1+50.

]]> 17 Demolition by Neglect Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:08:53 +0000 https://www.5x4.co.uk/threads/demolition-by-neglect.3274/ 3274 invalid@example.com (Tim Holmes) Tim Holmes I'm going to post a series of pictures of buildings that are falling down. Most would have been perfectly capable of basic repair at an earlier point. There may be a while between posts and I'm keen to see other work along the same lines. I do find the Colour or Black and white choice of place to post a little confronting given my penchant for only using colour where I know the building is likely to be imminently demolished or removed.

Please post yours too.]]> 1