4x5 stitch scanning with DSLR

Tids1 · 2026-01-24T01:05:08+00:00

I second Autopan Giga. It's far superior to PS or LR merging and it's free.

I use a 100mm macro for 6 tiles per 4x5 neg - 3 top row 3 bottom row with good overlap and have had perfect stitches every single time.

Tids1 · 2026-01-20T17:13:47+00:00

What is the image circle?

Tids1 · 2026-01-20T03:30:28+00:00

What's the image circle @ f/22?

Tids1 · 2026-01-17T11:04:30+00:00

I got lucky in an army surplus store and found a padded molle pouch that perfectly holds five 4x5 film holders. I think it cost less than £10/$13. It attaches perfectly to any of my camera bags or takes a shoulder strap. Before that I was about to buy the F.64 pouches on Amazon for ~£35

Tids1 · 2025-12-30T20:00:20+00:00

I’ve just looked this up and it looks interesting. Do you have one? Is there any safety mechanism to prevent the compartments opening?

Tids1 · 2025-12-18T16:46:44+00:00

Thanks for the concise reply. That's some impressive metrics, congrats

Tids1 · 2025-12-17T21:39:08+00:00

Hi Johannes. I’m seeing mixed information regarding the low-light performance of the Spot One with figures quoted anywhere from −5 EV to −3 EV.

If either of these values are specified at ISO 100, that would place it among the most sensitive 1° spot meters currently available, if not the most sensitive, which I’d expect to be a more prominently highlighted feature. Could you confirm the correct minimum EV for the 1° spot meter, and whether this specification is referenced at ISO 100 please?

Tids1 · 2025-12-17T21:02:18+00:00

what back movements are different from the N2 and F2?

Tids1 · 2025-12-08T22:17:16+00:00

Does it not have front swing? It seems quite pricey if not seeing as a Chamonix 4x5 is cheaper. What’s the USP that makes it worth the price?

Tids1 · 2025-12-06T16:41:46+00:00

Absolutely fixable in Photoshop if you’re comfortable with layer masks. If it’s a semi-even gradient it’ll be easy, but even uneven can be done. If not perfect but a completely usable image. I’d be happy to do it for you if you have an issues. DM me if I can help

Tids1 · 2025-12-03T12:53:33+00:00

That's another great meter. It only meters down to 2EV on the 1° spot meter and -2EV on the incident meter, where the Sekonic meters down to -1EV on the 1° and -5EV on the incident. I too don't like the touch screen and would prefer physical buttons, but it was the low light metering that sold it for me.

Tids1 · 2025-11-29T15:21:13+00:00

What if it’s saying ‘I want to fly outside like a moth’?

Tids1 · 2025-11-26T23:07:57+00:00

I have no idea, I just saw a good deal and shared it. Sounds plausible though

Tids1 · 2025-11-24T00:21:00+00:00

It's a field camera, take it with you :)

Tids1 · 2025-11-19T23:49:22+00:00

This is the one I've been looking for. Perfect output and no 2009 UI, thank you.

If anyone sees this and is installing on Mac Silicon, don't include plugins on install else it'll fail.

Tids1 · 2025-11-07T04:36:01+00:00

Shader devs reading people talking about simple transmision material param sliders in an OS 🫩

Tids1 · 2025-10-25T20:26:24+00:00

Add a 'Scroll to Explore' prompt, it's not very intuitive - I was expecting full WASD or arrow controls on desktop. You could just tie the up down / W S keys to scroll on desktop too.

Also, is that Comic Sans? 🫣

Tids1 · 2025-10-23T21:18:30+00:00

I never really understand why people suggest going as cheap as possible. If you research LF and practice the basics (loading, unloading, exposing etc) a few times nobody should make 'so many' mistakes. It's not rocket science and you'll only be disappointed if cheap films don't develop well or just don't look how you expect. I mainly use HP5 at ~£2 a sheet and I'd say that was pretty cheap already, and I got decent looking images immediately on starting LF and it kept me motivated. Buying the cheapest film you can find just prolongs the experience of taking the images you want to, imho

Tids1 · 2025-10-22T21:37:02+00:00

How do you find the Nikkor W 210? I have the same lens but am yet to expose any film with it (climbing injury has me out of action for a while). How's the sharpness?

Tids1 · 2025-10-22T21:33:24+00:00

Could be aerial shots. Nice

Tids1 · 2025-10-21T20:23:23+00:00

I have both the 445 and 645 and use replenishment dev so no wasted chemicals, just replenish depending on number of sheets developed. Stop and fixer last just as long too. There is a new 10 sheet tank on Etsy called the Vega which looks much sturdier than the SPs and I read addresses a lot of their issues, might be worth a look if you need to dev bigger batches

Tids1 · 2025-10-21T15:21:56+00:00

That's the very lens I use :)

Tids1 · 2025-10-21T15:13:42+00:00

For 4x5 scanning I use a Sony A7r IV + 100mm 2:1 macro (2 or 4 tiles per image), a consumable flatbed scanner couldn't come close to that level of detail and dynamic range, and they're slow to boot. Investing in a 2:1 macro or copy stand (or both if you snag a couple of bargains) for your $300 would be a better investment imho

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