Went to the June 26th-28th Historic Sports Car Festival this weekend, alot of fun! Brought my speedgraphic (now with a working flash!) to shoot some cars in the pits! With all the classic race cars out there, I think my old camera got the same amount of compliments as most of the cars out there, hah!
And here’s a photo of me at the track, taken by Aaron Kupferman www.motorsportlens.com
Antonio | 25-Nov-09 at 7:13 am | Permalink
Hi, Love your work. Love your cameras. Al at Stroboflash just made me a modern setup as well. It is heavy, especially the battery pack. My Speed Graphics have been used by me since 1965 when I did weddings with them. I now use the Crown Graphic with flashbulbs when I want to carry the 4×5 around all day. Weight is much less. I also shoot on 8×10. I studied with George Hurrell and Clarence Bull of MGM fame and love hot lights, not flash, for portraits. I once owned Hurrells actual Verito lens he used, but sold it to my friend, Mark Vieira, who was Hurrells assistant. I am also a professional flamenco guitarist. Just curious as ato why you use Ortho film in 4×5. It was used by the early Hollywood portrait men but it gave a pale look to faces. I loved Super XX and Verichrome pan but the idiots at Kodak discontinuued those great films. I use Tri-x and HC110 for 8×10 and 4×5. Glad to see I am not alone using these great 4×5 cameras. I attract lots of attention with them and flashbulbs. Best wishes, Antonio.