Wow! Large format photos! I would be looking at architural mag or symular and I would instantly see a photo that just stands out. It is very three dimensional. I feel like I can step...

kenArchi Loc: Seal Beach, CA

I would be looking at architural mag or symular and I would instantly see a photo that just stands out. It is very three dimensional. I feel like I can step right into tne photo.
And I wonder how much do I need to $spend$ in 35mm cameras and f1.2 prime lenses etc. to get the sqme effecr as large format?

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

$1,000,000.00

ken_stern Loc: Yorba Linda, Ca

My 2 cents worth:
That is if I understand you ---- 24x36 is a small format --- The only "real" way to get "that super special large format look" is to go out & get a medium or larger formatted camera --- They & their lenses are darn expensive -- most especially the digital versions - they are also big & heavy and only if I was a lot younger & single worth it!! ---- Currently the closest I see myself "somewhat" getting there will be with my upcoming purchase of Canon's 5Dsr --- But as they say "close" or better yet "just a little bit closer" only counts in Horse Shoes

chaman

And how you reach the conclusion that such an image was made in a large format originally? It may be a well done image in another format. What you post makes no sense at all.

Carl D Loc: Albemarle, NC.

You won't get the same effect in 35mm as large format. You can get into LF for $500 or less. The brands that are most popular are: Toyo, Calumet, Deardorff,(if you can find one) Graflex, Wista, and Horseman. Most of these will come with a lens but if not you want a 150mm one. That is standard for 4"X 5" LF cameras. You also need a light meter, film (100 ISO, box of 50) and a good tripod, no cheap stuff, you are now holding up a camera and lens that weigh around 10 lbs. get rid of the ball head for a pan and tilt type. Get at least 3 film holders (12 shots). The first few times you use it it'll be awkward but you settle into it. Buy the cheapest film to start with (Arista), and a focusing loupe. You will enjoy this type of photography but it is slower. Field cameras are made to use out in the field and View cameras are used in the studio but you can use the View camera outside and a few pro's prefer to.

Tim Stapp Loc: Mid Mitten

Last spring, I was able to get a 4x5 camera, lens, case, five double darkslide film holders and lens in shutter for$325 local to me. Retired pro. First time the camera had been out of his studio since new. So, not that expensive to get into if you're willing to go used. They are still available new, if so desired, as is black and white as well as color. Digital nor any format can compare to a large format print with movements.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

kenArchi wrote:

I would be looking at architural mag or symular and I would instantly see a photo that just stands out. It is very three dimensional. I feel like I can step right into tne photo.
And I wonder how much do I need to $spend$ in 35mm cameras and f1.2 prime lenses etc. to get the sqme effecr as large format?

You can take the time to master panorama stitching - I've created some images that are 20,000 px x 12,000 px or 240 mp, using a D800. Works best with static subjects, ok for landscapes on a still day.

selmslie Loc: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

kenArchi wrote:

I would be looking at architural mag or symular and I would instantly see a photo that just stands out. It is very three dimensional. I feel like I can step right into tne photo.
And I wonder how much do I need to $spend$ in 35mm cameras and f1.2 prime lenses etc. to get the sqme effecr as large format?

Can't be done. You need to use a larger format.

Although less portable, it will be a lot less expensive than 35mm digital.

kenArchi Loc: Seal Beach, CA

Well, my phone camera is good enough for me.

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

kenArchi wrote:

And I wonder how much do I need to $spend$ in 35mm cameras and f1.2 prime lenses etc. to get the sqme effecr as large format?

There's one way of faking it... sort of. Stitch many images together (in a grid arrangement) into one big composite. I've tried it, and it works nicely. However, the setup does require careful planning, and the entire process is rather time consuming. But if all goes well, the results will be stunning.

turp77 Loc: Connecticut, Plainfield

kenArchi wrote:

I would be looking at architural mag or symular and I would instantly see a photo that just stands out. It is very three dimensional. I feel like I can step right into tne photo.
And I wonder how much do I need to $spend$ in 35mm cameras and f1.2 prime lenses etc. to get the sqme effecr as large format?

With large format just basic math will answer your question. Every time you enlarge a photo you lose quality and detail. Let's say a 4x5 when you enlarge it to an 8x10 you enlarge it by 2x where a 35mm you have to enlarge it by 10x. Now a 8x10 or larger you still maintain your quality.

John Howard Loc: SW Florida and Blue Ridge Mountains of NC.

kenArchi wrote:

I would be looking at architural mag or symular and I would instantly see a photo that just stands out. It is very three dimensional. I feel like I can step right into tne photo.
And I wonder how much do I need to $spend$ in 35mm cameras and f1.2 prime lenses etc. to get the sqme effecr as large format?

I am a bit surprised nobody on this thread (that I noticed) mentioned using On1 Resize software. If you start with a good quality 35mm dale and good glass, it is amazing what this software can do.

I have only used it once in a photo of a snow capped mountain from a plane. D750 with 24-120 mm lens. The original image looked very sharp printed BW 15x20. After On1 the file size was near 1G and a pro I go to for printing advice said I could print it for a wall mural. The increased pixels maintained the same detail and contrast. I plan to make some 6' or 7' prints when I capture the right image. Waiting for fall colors.

sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

I think you are seeing an HDR image - "High Dynamic Range". These have an almost 3D look because the lighting is good throughout the image. Especially if taken with a small aperture setting (high f-stop) everything will be in focus. While many newer DSLRs have built-in HDR options, the best way is to take thre images with the camera mounted on a tripod - one image exposed correctly, the other underexposed, and the third overexposed. Then using software such as Photomatix, the images are merged into an HDR image. You do not have to spend much money to accomplish this - any decent DSLR can easily do auto bracketing (three shots in a row will give you the spread in exposures). You will need a good wide-angle lens. Do a search for "HDR" here.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

There were some very interesting comments made by Jim Brandenburg regarding the D800 series. He essentially said that with that camera he'd no longer needed a medium or large format camera. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXwfxweNDro

Of course, Nikon gave him one to use, test, evaluate. If Nikon gave me to evaluate, I'd probably say I'd given up my desire to drink from time to time. I just bought my own D800e. But just the same, a 36MP sensor isn't something to ignore.
--Bob

kenArchi wrote:

I would be looking at architural mag or symular and I would instantly see a photo that just stands out. It is very three dimensional. I feel like I can step right into tne photo.
And I wonder how much do I need to $spend$ in 35mm cameras and f1.2 prime lenses etc. to get the sqme effecr as large format?

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

kenArchi wrote:

I would be looking at architural mag or symular and I would instantly see a photo that just stands out. It is very three dimensional. I feel like I can step right into tne photo.
And I wonder how much do I need to $spend$ in 35mm cameras and f1.2 prime lenses etc. to get the sqme effecr as large format?

There is only 1 DSLR in 35mm format that can do this and that is the Canon 5DSR with one of the L series lenses like the 11-24mm, 24-70mm II or the 100-400mm II.
Outside of that you must go large format.