Large Format Photography

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Why large format photography?

The negative size of a 35mm photo is about postage stamp size. All technical progress is limited by this one factor. Large format photography starts with a fifteen times larger negative. This will give you improved definition, tonal range, sharpness and less grain. Essential where large sized prints are desired.The other advantage is the adjustments and control possibilities of the View-Camera. This allows you to create and compose a piece of art instead of simply shooting a picture.There must be more to Photography than shooting pictures.

Large Format starts with a negative size of 4 x 5 inches (102mm x 127mm, but the sizes are usually shown in inches). The standard sizes are 4 x 5, 5 x 7 and 8 x 10, 5 x 7 is less common. Some photographers use even larger formats. Most professional photographers, except when their line of work makes it unpractical use large format. In recent times many serious amateur photographers are starting or considering the large format. The higher costs of large format is often a problem. Here are a few ideas on: How to start large format photography on a low budget

 

 

 

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