RE: studio cameras circa 1950s

DEAR LIST,
        Though the discussion of Speed Graphics (I still use one as a field camera)
and 35 mm has been wonderful, Chris asked about "Studio Cameras" used for
magazines. If she literally means "studio" then the camera of choice was
the 8X10. In studio, Life, Look, and most of Conde Nast publications
(Vogue, etc.) used 8X10s. I also think that the film of choice may have
been Super XX in the "early 1950s" though I say this under correction.
                        CHEERS!
                                BOB

 Please check my website: http://www.bobkiss.com/

-----Original Message-----
From: kris [mailto:kris@eq-photo.com]
Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 11:05 PM
To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
Subject: studio cameras circa 1950s

hey all--
i'm trying to find out info on the types of cameras and films used for
work in photo magazines in the early 1950s (such as in Life--both in the
field and in studio).

either specific resources or places to start would be greatly
appreciated--on or off list.

all the best
kris
Received on 05/29/06-05:51:47 AM Z