KirkI was carrying a Hasselblad 500CM; a film camera, along with its heavy 100mm f3.5 Planar lens.
Ever tempted to relive your big-travel-gear days? As for me, while I appreciate experimenting with the occasional retro camera, I think I’ll stick with my D-Lux 8 when I’m on the road. Worst case, a Fuji X-T5 with a modest zoom. (Or the new X-E5, assuming I survive long enough for my ”pre-order" to ship.)
Of course, Weegee roamed the streets of New York with a 4x5 Speed Graphic and a pocketful of flash bulbs, disdaining the newfangled “miniature cameras” that shot 35mm motion picture film. But photographers were tougher in those days.
Kirk I was carrying a Hasselblad 500CM; a film camera, along with its heavy 100mm f3.5 Planar lens.
ReplyDeleteEver tempted to relive your big-travel-gear days? As for me, while I appreciate experimenting with the occasional retro camera, I think I’ll stick with my D-Lux 8 when I’m on the road. Worst case, a Fuji X-T5 with a modest zoom. (Or the new X-E5, assuming I survive long enough for my ”pre-order" to ship.)
Of course, Weegee roamed the streets of New York with a 4x5 Speed Graphic and a pocketful of flash bulbs, disdaining the newfangled “miniature cameras” that shot 35mm motion picture film. But photographers were tougher in those days.
I think photographers just got luckier back then....
DeleteThat last one is super nice. Subject, composition, tones, expressions. Even the clouds.
ReplyDeleteThanks John!
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