In this week's practical workshop, we all got to get to grips with using a Hassleblad and Mamiya Medium Format camera. Here are some of the notes I took in class as well as doing some more research about the cameras outside of the workshop.
Things you should know about using the Hassleblad Medium Format camera:
1. You cannot change you ISO like you can on a digital camera.
In medium format film, your ISO is a fixed measurement of the sensitivity of your roll of film. For at least 12 shots at a time you can't change it. 160 speed film is the same as your DSLR being set to ISO 160 and is best for outdoors. 400 and 800 speed are common for indoors. This is critical to understand for metering your shots and knowing your roll’s limitations.
2. You need a light meter, maybe use your digital camera?
- Set your DSLR to the ISO of the film you have loaded and apply your shutter speed and aperture settings from your DSLR to your medium format lens (that's where all the settings hang out) and fire away.
3. You're going to need a tripod!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36598977
http://www.thephoblographer.com/2014/07/01/phoblographers-guide-getting-started-medium-format-film-photography/#.WEGmlqKLRsM
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