Is this a CV?

[surlysimon]

Any one want to guess what camera this guy is using, looks like a CV to me
http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/bpeopleb-ashley-gilbertson-cameraman-with-a-conscience/2008/02/16/1202760669133.html

 

[maggieo]

I know his book- that's an M8.

 

[photobizzz]

I bought his book off of Amazon, definately worth a read. I am in Iraq right now and I had my wife send it to me. My job in the Army does not take me into firefights like Ashley was subject to with the Marines, it still hits very close to home having had several friends come over here and either, not come back or come back injured. What alot of people dont understand about the Military is a large portion of the 100,000 plus military over here are in support roles, like me, who make sure the Soldier or Marine who is out there in direct conflict with the insurgency recieve their ordinance, chow, etc.

 

[wyk_penguin]

Does he really shoot with the M8? There are a lot of guys who shoot DSLRs and pose with an M when they get the Pulitzer.

 

[kipkeston]

Ah, I listened to an interview with him last year. Interesting guy. I like the way he spoke.

I think this might answer the question

http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/4133/extreme-field-test-leica-m8-in-iraq.html

 

[Pablito]

Does he really shoot with the M8? There are a lot of guys who shoot DSLRs and pose with an M when they get the Pulitzer.

Please post the list of guys who do this.

 

[kshapero]

Sometimes when the kids next store get into a fight (war), I will capture the action with a large format Ansel Adams type camera (kids do slomo for me), but when the awards come out, I always have my fake minox with me in case I win. Haven't won yet.

 

[ferider]

🙂

From http://www.pdngallery.com/cobrand/nikonnet/ontheroad/iraq

In Ashley's Camera Bag
- Nikon D100 digital SLR
- Nikon D70 digital SLR
- Nikon 18-70mm f3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens
- Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor lens
- Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AF Nikkor lens

 

[maggieo]

I liked this quote from Gilbertson:

In my opinion, Leica has created a perfect transition to digital from its M-series film cameras. The Leica M8 is just as small, almost as durable, and as easy to use as its film predecessors, and it yields an incredible file in both size and sharpness. As someone who has hated the transition from my old Leica kit to digital, the M8 is my ideal camera to marry the elegance and robustness of the M series with cutting edge digital technology.

 

[cmogi10]

🙂

From http://www.pdngallery.com/cobrand/nikonnet/ontheroad/iraq

In Ashley's Camera Bag
- Nikon D100 digital SLR
- Nikon D70 digital SLR
- Nikon 18-70mm f3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens
- Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor lens
- Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AF Nikkor lens

That was a couple years ago though...

 

[kipkeston]

Yep, its the M8 now