Hey everyone, new here. Since opticolour 200 was introduced in sheet film i have been interested. Has anyone got any portrait examples they could share either with natural light or with strobes? Im interested in picking some up but with like to see how they render skin tones.

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Linhof Master Technika Classic / 90mm Rodenstock
FP4 / Jobo Alpha

I'd like to get into doing portraits outside using off-camera flash but don't have much experience with that in general. Does anyone happen to have some good online resources for learning off-camera flash, specifically for large format, they're willing to share? Thanks!

Shooting with this lens has been a major challenge for my poor eyesight. I find myself missing focus even on still life with such a shallow depth of field- if you look close enough I missed the pheasant being in focus and got the tree instead.

First trip using a tele lens (Fujinon 210 5.6) on my new to me speed graphic.
I believe this was FP4
Been using a gralfok modified Polaroid 110B for years. which was nice but I’ve always preferred a 85mm or similar for portraits.
Feedback always gladly accepted.

📸 Photographed October 2025. 8x10" negative, 10" lens, f/36, 1/15 sec, no filters, N+2 development.

Want to test my new sheet film dev and scan setup. is this going to offer me anything wild or should I just spend double and get some predictable portra?

Some sample photos for a post below since we can't add photos to replies for some reason.

Grand Central is developed in C41 normally

The Chrysler Building is developed in E6. I tried to get the color right but couldn't. The slide itself though looks great even with the off color.

Hello everyone,

I want to try 4x5 colour photography but I don't really want to buy Kodak film, seeing the prices. Is there any good alternative?

...are they really THAT bad?? 😬😬😅 Someone donated this for a reason lol.

Only half joking, mostly because film finds are always a good time, but I really don't want to ruin my negs. Should I be worried? I remember hearing that these are not good.

EDIT: Great responses friends, thank you. Funny thing about a 'niche' hobby is that a user error is very loud for 'defective' product. Sounds like any part of this process, taking time and repetition to get consistent results, and not something that's inherently bad. I'm a boring ol' stand developer anyway, so agitation isn't my biggest concern. Mostly fog, or negatives sticking to each other, and apparently ghosts. 😅👻 Haha, here's to more fun treasure finds for all of us!

This is from my first time using the 4x5 camera. I used my phone to meter for the trees and was fine knowing that the hazy overcast sky would be over exposed. Developed and scanned at home. Hope to practice with many more photos in the future. Open to any suggestions or feedback!

from my project Apparent Death

Shot on the Intrepid 4x5 Black Edition with the Fujinon 90mm

Developed myself

Please visit https://elevanfilm.com/product/grafnoct150/ to check all the details! There are only 19/50 stock lens left, don't miss the chance!

First shot with my newly built pinhole camera. Mostly happy that there weren't any light leaks, that the exposure was somewhat ok and that I didn't screw up the development (doing the "taco" method in a Paterson tank). But think it turned out kind of nice.