8×10, Beautiful… or Completely Impractical?

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Explores large-format film (8×10) aesthetic benefits and practical limitations for landscape work. Teaches technical and logistical trade-offs of format choice.

What you'll learn

A 17-minute video from Steve O'Nions: “8×10, Beautiful… or Completely Impractical?”.

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