Editing Large format (section)

==Operation==
A number of actions need to be taken to use a typical large format camera, resulting in a slower, often more contemplative, photographic style. For example, film loading using sheet film holders requires a dark space to load and unload the film, typically a [[changing bag]] or [[darkroom]], although prepackaged film magazines and large format roll films have also been used in the past.

A [[tripod]] is typically used for view camera work, but some models are designed for hand-held use. These "technical cameras" have separate viewfinders and [[rangefinder]]s for faster handling.

In general large format camera use, the scene is composed on the camera's [[ground glass]], and then a film holder is fitted to the camera back prior to exposure. A separate [[Polaroid Corporation|Polaroid]] back using [[instant film]] is used by some photographers, allowing previewing of the composition, correctness of exposure and depth of field before committing the image to film to be developed later. Failure to "Polaroid" an exposure risks discovery later, at the time of film development, that there was an error in camera setup.