Large Format Photojournalism?

[marknyc]

I know this is not a RF posting, but it might be of interest to this group.

If you happen to have a print copy of today's New York Times, take a look at the group shot of the photographers in the Alito hearings -- in the corner there is a what appears to be a Crown Graphic or some other LF field camera. Nice to know we aren't the only old foggies out there! (Of course, the guy is also holding some super fancy long lens SLR, but still . . .)

-- Mark

 

[bmattock]

I can't see the photo you're referring to in the online version of the Times, but could it be photographer David Burnett?

http://www.davidburnett.com/index.html

He covered the 2004 US presidential elections with a Speed Graphic and a monster Kodak Aero Ektar 7 inch f 2.5 (former bomber camera) lens. Fascinating stuff and fascinating results!

Best Regards,

Bill Mattocks

 

[lubitel]

Thats the guy who also used a holga!
http://www.davidburnett.com/fmsetgallery.html?gallery=Presidents & Politics

 

[wilt]

This is LF photojournalism.

 

[Iskra 2]

PJ Club Qualifications

PJ Club Qualifications

Does the hand strap on my Speed Graphic get me in the PJ's club? 🙂 Maybe "King Kong" rangefinders are in "style" again. 😀

 

[lubitel]

Why do these pictures have such a strange bokeh? I've never seen that before.

http://www.davidburnett.com/fmsetgallery.html?gallery=Sports Portraiture

 

[lubitel]

PS dont get me wrong, they are absolutely beautiful. I just wonder what causes that.

 

[varjag]

I would guess tilts/swings.

 

[bmattock]

Correct: Scheimpflug principle -

http://www.zoerk.com/pages/p_mfs.htm

http://www.crowmountain.net/crowblog/archives/2005/04/playing_with_my.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scheimpflug_principle

This is part of what makes LF photography so cool.

Best Regards,

Bill Mattocks

 

[wlewisiii]

I believe it's caused more by DOF issues when using his 7" Aero Ektar f/2.5 wide open. There's not much in the way of movements available on a Speed Graphic. Still the two issues together are probably what he uses to create his effects. I'm also sure that film choice plays a part - I've read that he prefers to use Tri-X and VC160.

William

 

[bmattock]

I believe it's caused more by DOF issues when using his 7" Aero Ektar f/2.5 wide open. There's not much in the way of movements available on a Speed Graphic. Still the two issues together are probably what he uses to create his effects. I'm also sure that film choice plays a part - I've read that he prefers to use Tri-X and VC160.

William

If he shot that with his Aero Ektar, I agree. I believe the Aero Ektar covers about 5x5, so not much room for movements. He could wiggle it a bit.

Best Regards,

Bill Mattocks

 

[varjag]

If he shot that with his Aero Ektar, I agree. I believe the Aero Ektar covers about 5x5, so not much room for movements. He could wiggle it a bit.

Best Regards,

Bill Mattocks

Or, he could crop afterwards 🙂