Richard Lahrson (tripspud@hooked.net)
Sat, 30 Jan 1999 23:57:47 -0800
Michael Keller wrote:
>
> I agree. With all the other topics being beaten to death, a discussion about
> tools to actually make images would be useful, especially if
> "reasonably-priced" 8x10 entered into the equation! And the differences in
> cameras are easier to see, evaluate and quantify.
Hi,
It is shocking what an 8 X 10 outfit can total up to in dollars. Today,
a lot of this gear is designed for the professional studio and has a multitude
of features and accessories that only serve to confuse someone who wants to
work more simply. A lot of Edward Weston's photographs were made with a
$5.00 lens he bought in Mexico. He used what tools were available in
that era such as the old style wooden tripod with "non-stop" leg ajustments.
For working outside in rough terrain. In that era, these tripods were
what was available. Today, small companies make similar tripods. But
they are very expensive, more beautifullly made, something you would be
better off bringing to a photo "gear show" than using.
Rich Lahrson
tripspud@hooked.net
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