This group is for the photographers, the LFers, from the San Francisco Bay Area who are interested in the large format (LF) photography using view or field cameras - a relatively small group of people among a very large number of digital shooters. The group is created to make it easy for the members to meet with the like-minded LFers and get involved in the activities such as the following:
* Meet and network with the fellow LFers
* Location photography at nearby places with the LF gear (we all know it takes a lot more deliberate effort and time to capture a great LF photograph compared to a digital camera)
* Share techniques, exchange ideas
* Show your photography work
* Exchange prints
* Show/look at the photography equipment
* Just have a cup of coffee or lunch with people with the similar wavelength
* In short, any interesting and fun activities related to LF photography that the members would like to do

Although majority of the members of this group use film to capture the images on their LF cameras (a digital back on an LF camera is the other possibility), they use both analog techniques (traditional darkroom, enlarger, contact printing, alternative techniques, etc.) and digital techniques (scanning, Photoshop, calibrated monitor, digital printer, etc.) to make prints.

If you are just starting out in LF photography or would like to learn LF photography and have not bought the LF gear yet, this group is a great way to get into this field - the group members will be more than happy to show you the LF techniques they have learned over the years.

 

Note:
If you are not sure if this group is for you…
The members of this group use highly versatile but fully mechanical "large format" (LF) film cameras such as the ones shown here. These are not digital SLRs or point and shoot cameras:
http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&q=large%20format%20camera

 

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    David Okner David Okner started camera bag
    February 20 at 5:38 PM
    David Okner

    "hey guys, got a new bag so parting with my art wolfe/sun dog bag. if any one wants it let me know, say $50 and it's yours other wise i'll post it on ebay next week cheers david"

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  • New Member
    Tom Tom joined
    February 20 at 4:27 PM
    Tom
    "Since I own a couple of 4x5 and 8x10 cameras I would be interested to see what others think and do."
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    Tim Sandstrom Tim Sandstrom commented on a photo
    February 20 at 9:04 AM

    "man, your use of provia looks great! I love the subtle purples in the sand, a quiet scene that stokes the memories of a great day, nice work on the 'wild coast' :)"

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    Derek Konigsberg Derek Konigsberg joined
    February 19 at 11:50 PM
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    tom tom joined
    February 18 at 8:25 AM
    tom
    "Hi folks! I took a year off photography and LF bug got me! I currently don't have a LF camera right now, but actively trolling CL for some deals ;). Im here to learn and meet new friends in photography PEACE!"
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    Darren added 2 new photos to McClures Beach - Point Reyes National Seashore
    February 17 at 6:11 PM
  • New Photo Comment
    David Okner David Okner commented on a photo
    February 16 at 10:11 PM

    "hey tim, nope scans of neg's trying to print them this month.... i am not a very good printer :-)"

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    Tim Sandstrom Tim Sandstrom commented on a photo
    February 16 at 9:57 PM

    "this is very nice as well, are these print scans?"

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    David Okner David Okner commented on a photo
    February 15 at 9:54 AM

    "you have a keen eye sir, I didn't even notice the otter.... was concentrating on the spray..."

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    Tim Sandstrom Tim Sandstrom commented on a photo
    February 15 at 7:06 AM

    "love the spray, and your higher-key approach, I'll bet that's the otter in the water there..."

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