medium format

Thanks to my work, I have been lucky enough to be able to go to Iceland at least twice a year since 2017, either running Workshops or for my personal work; I have also been lucky to go in winter, when the conditions you'll find are always extremely different. Every time I go, I try and stop by...

Hello everyone! Today, I completed the third of a series of four in-depth reviews dedicated to Rodenstock lenses, in particular used in X-Shutter and on a Phase One XT. This third article will analyse the Rodenstock 50mm f/4, covering a classic focal length equivalent of 35mm on so-called...

Hello everyone! I completed the second of a series of in-depth reviews dedicated to Rodenstock lenses, in particular used in X-Shutter and on a Phase One XT. This second instalment will analyse the Rodenstock 32mm f/4, an equivalent to 21mm for full-frame medium format. While lacking...

Ladies & gentlemen, I just published my review of the Phase One XT, a revolutionary little camera that in my opinion changed tech cameras as we knew it, bringing them into the future. Thanks to adding electronic communication between the digital back & XT lenses equipped with the new X Shutter...

The rocky coasts of Brittany close to Pleneuf-Val-André offer a number of photographic opportunities to those willing to explore them. Here two sunset views: Ilot du Verdelet | 6 sec., Hasselblad X1D II, Hasselblad XCD 21mm & Formatt-Hitech Firecrest Ultra filters Pleneuf-Val-André | 6.3...

Ladies and gentlemen, I have put together a blog page with my in-depth review of the Hasselblad XCD 35-75mm f/3.5-4.5 zoom. The page is here: https://www.vieribottazzini.com/2020/04/hasselblad-xcd-35-75mm-f-3-5-4-5-in-depth-review.html Hasselblad claimed it to be one of the best lenses they...

Hello everyone, just a quick note to let you know that Medium Format magazine's August 2019 issue is out, with my first column on! Here Olaf Sztaba's announcement: MEDIUM FORMAT MAGAZINE - AUGUST 2019 The August issue of the Medium Format Magazine is here! From a fascinating opening piece...

Ladies and gentlemen, I just published my latest Blog post with some reflections on the state of Internet publishing, as well as with some truly exciting news: I am honoured to announce that I will be writing on Medium Format Magazine! Follow the link to read the article...

Ladies and gentlemen, I just published my Hasselblad XCD 21mm f/4 in-depth review, the first of a series of reviews that will examine all Hasselblad XCD lenses I own. Read on to find out what I thought of the Hasselblad XCD 21mm, the widest native medium format lens available on the market...

This first thread is about some of the basics. The follow on threads will cover an alternate method of digital camera copy. Any additional information and corrections are welcome. I'm not breaking new ground here, but thought I would provide a thorough account of what's required. When I 1st...