The big camera is a 4x5 sheet film Graflex Crown Graphic, made through the fifties. Many (most?) press photographers used Graflex products over the years. They were relatively inexpensive, durable and gave outstanding results with the right lens. Anyone with above average miles on their odometer will recall seeing sports photographers ringside at boxing matches with their Graflex resting on the edge of the canvas, shutter cocked and flash synced, waiting for the right moment.
The camera on this guys waist has me stumped. Maybe someone else can ID it.
The big camera is a 4x5 sheet film Graflex Crown Graphic, made through the fifties. Many (most?) press photographers used Graflex products over the years. They were relatively inexpensive, durable and gave outstanding results with the right lens. Anyone with above average miles on their odometer will recall seeing sports photographers ringside at boxing matches with their Graflex resting on the edge of the canvas, shutter cocked and flash synced, waiting for the right moment.
ReplyDeleteThe camera on this guys waist has me stumped. Maybe someone else can ID it.
thanks!
DeleteI think it's remarkable he's using a film camera, must be in business selling photos to the owners or is out to get some award winning photos