The Slowness of Large Format

In this video I discuss how a trip to House on Fire Ruin got me thinking about the slowness of large format. Nikon Nikkor 150mm SW Lens Review:    • Nikon Nikkor 150mm SW Lens Review   Nikon Nikkor 300mm M Lens Review:    • Nikon Nikkor 300mm M Lens Review   Love-Frustration Relationship:    • Why I Shoot Large Format   Filmed on the Canon R5C. 00:00 - Intro: The Hour-Long Setup 00:27 - Slowing Down: Quality vs. Quantity 01:09 - A Conversation with a Digital Photographer 02:05 - My Pragmatic Approach to Photography 02:56 - The Challenge of House on Fire Ruin 03:30 - Lens Choice: Nikon Nikkor 150mm SW 03:56 - Technical Obstacles: Front Rise & Image Circles 04:31 - Navigating Uneven Terrain for Composition 05:00 - Refining the Horizontal Composition 06:04 - Analyzing the "Hourglass" Visual Flow 06:24 - Why Backing Up Wasn't an Option 07:21 - The Psychological Warp of Setup Time 08:08 - Why This Photo is Personally Special 08:32 - The Advantage of Reflected Light Windows 10:08 - When Slowness Becomes a Hindrance (Sunrise/Sunset) 11:18 - Pre-planning: The "Non-Issue" of Speed 12:13 - Serendipity & The Thrill of the Chase 12:54 - Case Study: Digital Speed at Death Valley 13:30 - The Commitment of Large Format Sky Shots 13:54 - Self-Discipline: Keeping the Camera in the Bag 15:16 - Final Thoughts & Image Review By clicking the links below, I may earn commission on any products that you purchase. Film Stocks: 35mm Kodak E100: https://amzn.to/3J9L8Lw 4x5 Kodak E100: https://amzn.to/49lMptH 35mm Kodak Ektar: https://amzn.to/3U65StR 4x5 Kodak Ektar: https://amzn.to/4apyXGf 8x10 Kodak Portra 160: https://amzn.to/4cOHHY4 120 Kodak Portra: https://amzn.to/3vyTnxE 35mm Kodak Portra 400: https://amzn.to/4aGxlb2 35mm Kodak Portra 800: https://amzn.to/4aDRgYJ 35mm Kodak Gold 200: https://amzn.to/3PPinr2 35mm Ilford Delta 100: https://amzn.to/4aofGFm 120 Ilford Delta 100: https://amzn.to/4cLslnc 4x5 Ilford Delta 100: https://amzn.to/3xqQi34 8x10 Ilford Delta 100: https://amzn.to/3U7bnsb Travel Gear: Labels: https://amzn.to/3vJuY8t Pelican 1615 case: https://amzn.to/4ahT3Cf Pelican 1510 case: https://amzn.to/3PMa9A5 8x10 Film Changing Tent: https://amzn.to/441I2D7 4x5/5x7 Film Changing Tent: https://amzn.to/3U4FgcE Film Changing Bag: https://amzn.to/3VP5cu7 Digital Alternative: Fujifilm GFX 100II: https://amzn.to/4aKgDYo Fujifilm GF100-200mm: https://amzn.to/3TQmd4J Fujifilm GF80mm: https://amzn.to/3PQulRk Fujifilm GF45-100mm: https://amzn.to/3xov5ab Fujifilm GF20-35mm: https://amzn.to/43RCvPo Camera Gear I use in my videos: Camera Body: https://amzn.to/3PrFg3Z 85mm Lens: https://amzn.to/3v0Z0Ef 50mm Lens: https://amzn.to/3SWnzKJ Camera Power Supply: https://amzn.to/3SZZmmD Wireless Lav mic: https://amzn.to/3Imi2Iq Shotgun mic: https://amzn.to/3ThkA0M Video Main Light: https://amzn.to/3uTw1SV Video Light Modifier: https://amzn.to/3V4tC2n Video Background Light: https://amzn.to/3PrFBnh Light Stand: https://amzn.to/42YWA5I Backdrop: https://amzn.to/3TksBB1 5-in-1 Reflector: https://amzn.to/49SRtq3 Tripod: https://amzn.to/3SYUcaG Tripod Head: https://amzn.to/49Sr0ZC Travel Tripod: https://amzn.to/3wCZ8KH Tripod Mounting Plate: https://amzn.to/3Irbd8h Teleprompter: https://amzn.to/3UZGyqa Film Scanning Gear Wet Mounting Tray: https://amzn.to/3VAUeIr