Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Going wide angle on large format film can be a lot of fun and create an interesting perspective to your work. Today I'm taking you through some of the big considerations for working with wide angle lenses on 4x5, 8x10, and larger!

Large Format focal length equivalency chart: lensn2shutter.com/35mmchart.html

Some of the best supplementary reading out there: alexburkephoto.com/blog/2021/2/9/using-wide-angle-lenses-on-4x5-film

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#largeformat #filmphotography #4x5 #8x10

00:00 Intro
01:13 What Focal Length?
02:12 What F-Stop?
03:25 Image Circle
05:02 Vignetting
06:36 Wide Angle + Press Cameras
07:58 Wide Angle + Field Cameras
10:17 Recessed Lens Boards
11:17 Cable Release Extensions
12:58 Monorail + Bag Bellows
14:30 Specialty Cameras
15:08 Wide Angle Tips
16:45 Supporter Credits