Large format photography is not only still very much alive today, but it’s also evolving, thanks to crafty photographers who go the DIY route to the give us more ways to work with it. Among the most interesting examples are digital backs for digital cameras — even for large format cameras.
Read on if that sounds like something you’d like to try for a weekend project. . thephoblographer.com
It has only been in the last few years that digital Medium Format cameras have really come into the photography mainstream. For years, digital Medium Format cameras cost tens of thousands of dollars and were just simply out of reach, but now, thanks to camera manufacturers like Fujifilm (and even Hasselblad with their X1D II), digital Medium Format cameras aren't much more expensive than top tier Full Frame cameras. thephoblographer.com »
2020-03-09 01:00
It has only been in the last few years that digital Medium Format cameras have really come into the photography mainstream. For years, digital Medium Format cameras cost tens of thousands of dollars and were just simply out of reach, but now, thanks to camera manufacturers like Fujifilm (and even Hasselblad with their X1D II), digital Medium Format cameras aren't much more expensive than top tier Full Frame cameras. thephoblographer.com »
2020-03-09 01:00
Hasselblad has just released the ultra-light XCD 4/45P digital medium format lens. Weighing in at just 320g (0. 7 lbs) and measuring only 47mm (1. 85 in), Hasselblad claims that this 45mm f/4 lens is “the world’s lightest digital medium format autofocus lens on the market today. petapixel.com »
2020-01-15 19:19
Photographer Usman Dawood of Sonder Creative recently teamed up with film photographer Adam French to put together an intriguing portrait comparison: high-resolution full-frame digital vs 4×5 large format film. petapixel.com »
2019-10-01 19:29
If you've ever wondered if there's an affordable way to go digital with your favorite medium format film camera, the latest I'm Back offering could just be the answer for you. Dubbed the I'm Back® MF, this new offering is a low cost and multi-brand digital back for those gorgeous 6x4. thephoblographer.com »
2019-07-25 19:00
I’m Back, the company behind the popular Digital Back for old 35mm SLRs, is… well… back. And this time they’re funding an affordable digital back that seeks to breathe new life into old medium format cameras from Hasselblad, Bronica, Pentax, Mamiya and more. petapixel.com »
2019-07-16 00:37
We're very well aware of the fact that 35mm full frame lenses have improved significantly over the years. In fact, 35mm lenses can be used pretty commonly for portraits at this point. If you think about this, then medium format must have become proportionally better, right? thephoblographer.com »
2018-07-26 07:00
Photography in and of itself is in a spot where digital sensors are all incredible and it's very difficult to tell apart a photo that was shot on APS-C or full frame. So to that end, medium format digital photography is also in a weird spot. thephoblographer.com »
2018-02-13 14:00
Meet the digital medium format Fujifilm GFX 50S Forget full-frame, Fujifilm is diving head first into the world of digital medium format and we’re frankly pretty excited. The GFX 50S will make use of a 51. dpreview.com »
2016-09-20 01:36
Large format photography is still very much alive, so if you're keen on getting into the craft, now is one of the best times to grab a camera and get started. There are plenty of options, both old and new.
If you're yet to get your own Intrepid large format camera, now would be a great time to contemplate your options. Intrepid Camera Co. has recently announced upgrades for both of their large format camera models.
In the newest episode of the ILFORD Inspires series, we are introduced to UK-based large format photographer, educator, and camera maker Brendan Barry, as well as some of the fascinating handmade cameras he uses to create his prints.
Surely, anyone who's a fan of traditional photography today certainly has large format photography on his or her bucket list. Thankfully, we have a lot of online resources to feed this curiosity with, whether it's about getting the right gear to get started or learning the entire shooting process.