Took the 8x10 camera out in the snow this morning. In the span of 2 hours I was able to take a grand total of 4 photos with this thing. Yes, it is cumbersome to say the least....I don't really mind the long set up time with this camera except that with all the time and thinking that you put into each shot, you have so much time to second guess yourself on whether what you are about to take is complete and utter crap. I know that working with this format will take some time to get used to but I am hopeful. I am pretty sure that I got at least 2 solid keepers today and I can't wait to get them developed at the lab.
With time, hopefully I can shake the worst part of working with this camera: after taking all the time to set up, compose, snap the photo and break everything down, I am constantly stricken with a panic attack at the end that I didn't set the proper exposure and all that work was for nothing. It's extremely novice behavior but it's the truth. I think I did everything right today, but my God, if these don't come out, I will walk out onto North Avenue and punch the first person I see.
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