Jack Carlson Photography

My 2022 New Year’s Resolution: Shoot Film

Fuji GA645i Medium Format Camera

I (very) recently learned that Igor, my friend and master printer/owner of  the VIP Photo/Video Lab in Park Ridge, IL (www.Vipprolabandvideo.com) processes and prints 120 film in addition to digital and 35mm. Since I just happen to (still) have a medium format camera here at the olde camera clubhouse, I ordered some print film from B+H.  Yes, shooting film will certainly raise the “shoot and hope” level on the acceptability of the resulting images. Yes, shooting film will take me into the photo “slow lane” which will require more thought, effort and time but who cares? The resulting images will be negatives that are 2.7 times larger than 35mm so I’ll be able to have Igor print large size images without problems.  This medium-format film camera has a fixed 60mm lens which is equivalent to 37mm focal length (in 35mm) which will be just fine. For details on this camera, check out Fuji GA645i. I’ll let you know how it’s going. In the meantime:

Do something new in ’22.  Shoot film!

 

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Weekly Photo Tip

Get an Infrared Filter to create snow

 

Infra-red filter creates eerie snow effect.

Magnus, the faithful camera clubhouse cat, thoughtfully dropped a B+H gift card in my Christmas stocking. I used the card to order an Infrared (IR) filter which, as you will remember knocks out all wavelengths of light below the filter rating. In this case, all light below 930nm doesn’t make it through the filter, and the wavelengths that do make it require 2 1/2 minutes of exposure time. This filter is so dark red, the composing and focusing must be done before the filter is attached to the front of the lens. In addition to a tripod and ballhead, it helps to have gloves and a mug of some type of warm liquid to keep hands and insides warm while walking around behind the camera for those 150 seconds while the shutter is open.

IR filters come in varying strengths which affect the price. Mine wasn’t priced in the low-end promo department, but the effects it creates are both enjoyable and worth the price. Get one and see for yourself.

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About Jack

A classically trained musician since childhood, Jack Carlson always had the “ear” of an artist. It was only a short step to develop the artist’s “eye” as well.

The portfolio of this certified photographer reveals images that emphasize mood and composition. Their purpose is to present a feeling in addition to portrayal of person, place or thing. Sometimes that feeling is nostalgia; other times it is serenity.

Each photograph tells a story.