[LargeFormat] inserting the film holder

[Bob Younger]

Philip,
You can buy the foam board in sheets larger than probably your truck can
carry. I buy them for framing in 40"x60" sheets.
Instead of "glass," you could use plexiglass. If you buy the thicker version
it's quite durable (given you don't care about a few scratches). Plus then
you wouldn't be shading the subject; or reflecting unwanted light on the
subject as you might with the foam board. It's also available in 40"x60"
sheets.
But stopping all movement for a half-second or longer exposure is going to
be tough in any kind of wind....
Bob Younger

----- Original Message -----
From: "philip.lambert" <philip.lambert@ntlworld.com>
To: <largeformat@f32.net>
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2002 11:31 PM
Subject: Re: [LargeFormat] inserting the film holder


>   When I assisted a car shooter we routinely put up
> wind breaks (thetruck) to keep the breeze from disturbing the 8x10 camera.
>
> Les, as a separate enquiry about blurred images, how do you stop wind
> movement of flowers when photographing them in the open  ?
> The only ideas I have had centre on making flat white A3 reflectors
mounted
> on wood strips that might be stuck in the ground either side of the
subject,
> or a similar idea using transparent vinyl, since glass sheet doesn't
travel
> well and is heavy.  Don't see how a light-tent is practical given some of
> the flowers are on shrubs/trees.  Maybe what I need is an assistant with a
> large sheet of white card. The problem of subject movement is important as
I
> have to select a higher film speed and shutter speed to overcome it than I
> like.  Synchro-sunlight?  The art shop sells thin sheets of foam board
> covered in white paper. I wonder how big they come.
> Philip
>
>
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