KM-25 Posted January 17, 2009 Share #1 Posted January 17, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Is anyone who is going to be in DC for the inauguration willing to shoot Kodachrome? I have been trying to secure a ticket since before the election results and just can't make it happen. It is going to really be a loss if this event is not documented on Kodachrome, it is very poignant in my eyes. PM me if you are willing to do it and I might help with the costs of the film or processing... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 Hi KM-25, Take a look here The inauguration on Kodachrome.... I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Guest Luis D Posted January 18, 2009 Share #2 Posted January 18, 2009 It is going to really be a loss if this event is not documented on Kodachrome I am sorry to be so stupid but I donot understand what is this loss? Will not every moment of the event be documented by many, many skilled photographers? Is not the importance the content of the photographs, instead of what camera or type of capture medium? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPJMP Posted January 19, 2009 Share #3 Posted January 19, 2009 Don't worry KM-25, some of us completely understand where you are coming from. The whole point of being an enthusiast is enjoying the medium as much as the final result. Kodachrome has a unique look and historical significance. About 7 years ago I dug up an old Kodak Carousel projector that had been loaded with Kodachrome slides taken by my father over 35 years earlier. Apart from the clothes and hair styles, they look like they could have been taken yesterday the colors were so vibrant and alive. I won't be in D.C., but if I were I'd shoot a roll of K64 and send it off to Dewayne's in your honor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KM-25 Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted January 19, 2009 Oh, I'm not worried. I'm a 20 minute walk from the National Mall, got in at 6 PM today, two M bodies, 4 M lenses and 40 rolls of Kr64 in tow. It's going to get done.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bernd Banken Posted January 19, 2009 Share #5 Posted January 19, 2009 Oh, I'm not worried. I'm a 20 minute walk from the National Mall, got in at 6 PM today, two M bodies, 4 M lenses and 40 rolls of Kr64 in tow. It's going to get done.... I understand your thinking - Good Luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBA Posted January 19, 2009 Share #6 Posted January 19, 2009 I understand too. Great that you're getting it done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattLain Posted January 19, 2009 Share #7 Posted January 19, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Its the right medium for the right event, I'd love to see the results. Please post some frames when you're done! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPJMP Posted January 19, 2009 Share #8 Posted January 19, 2009 Oh, I'm not worried. I'm a 20 minute walk from the National Mall, got in at 6 PM today, two M bodies, 4 M lenses and 40 rolls of Kr64 in tow. It's going to get done.... Glad to hear you made it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted January 19, 2009 Share #9 Posted January 19, 2009 May everything present itself to your lens KM-25.. Have a great day. I'll be looking for you. Which bodies and lenses ? Tripod ? Look forward to seeing the results. Rolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KM-25 Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share #10 Posted January 19, 2009 May everything present itself to your lens KM-25.. Have a great day. I'll be looking for you. Which bodies and lenses ? Tripod ? Look forward to seeing the results. Rolo I am using a black M6ttl, black M3, 15 Heliar, 28 Summicron, 35 Lux/ asph and black LHSA 50 lux asph for the M3. SF-20 with home made softbox, Nikon SC-17 ttl cord. I am on be way to Penn Camera to pick up a Domke vest. Camera bags are strongly discouraged. Iong live Kodachrome! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Xing Posted January 19, 2009 Share #11 Posted January 19, 2009 I think it's cool to shoot film instead of leaving the cameras to rot in a closet, but you guys are too funny. I'm glad most photographers are more about the image than what it's shot on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KM-25 Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share #12 Posted January 19, 2009 I think it's cool to shoot film instead of leaving the cameras to rot in a closet, but you guys are too funny. I'm glad most photographers are more about the image than what it's shot on. I am all abou the image too, but let's face the fact that this is most likely the last time an inuaguration will be captured on Kodachrome. That matters to me and if this project gets the head of steam and types of images I am hoping for, then it might even matter to the Library of Congress too when all is said and done. I believe in what I am doing and as a photographer with over 32 years of shooting experence in many formats, I believe that Kodachrome is very wise choice for this event. This is why I am here and why I am meeting with the Library of Congress on Wednesday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted January 19, 2009 Share #13 Posted January 19, 2009 Mr "Non-Disclosure" Have a great day - I, for one, am 100% behind you. Please do share your experiences with those of us who can't be with you. You will notice that it's not only Americans who are looking forward to tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Luis D Posted January 19, 2009 Share #14 Posted January 19, 2009 Well since the election of Mr. Obama is compared to the importance of Mr. Lincoln then I think the innauguration should be shot on Daguerrotype or wet plates, like Mr. Matthew Brady did use Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted January 19, 2009 Share #15 Posted January 19, 2009 I think it's cool to shoot film instead of leaving the cameras to rot in a closet, but you guys are too funny. I'm glad most photographers are more about the image than what it's shot on. I'm glad there's another guy with a passion and a belief in what he's doing. This is important to him and he's been playing his tune for a while. It's not about "what it's shot on", it's about shooting his images in a media he values. Most photographers of note care about what equipment they shoot with and particularly what materials they use. Being "more about the image" is a statement that is typically made by a new starter, IMO. To be clear, he also does it rather well. Respect. Rolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenerrolrd Posted January 20, 2009 Share #16 Posted January 20, 2009 Km-25 Good luck with you efforts. I believe you maybe right ..this is probably it for Kodachrome . Love the idea for your project. I wish I was on your train going to the inauguration. Roger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBA Posted January 20, 2009 Share #17 Posted January 20, 2009 I think it's cool to shoot film instead of leaving the cameras to rot in a closet, but you guys are too funny. I'm glad most photographers are more about the image than what it's shot on. This may very well be true if you've never shot Kodachrome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuelphoto Posted January 20, 2009 Share #18 Posted January 20, 2009 No offense but frankly, I wouldn't waste a single roll on this. To me, it is the completely wrong medium for this event. Obama is the first president to have his inaugural portrait shot exclusively with digital. His whole message about change involves chucking the past. I deeply admire and appreciate your efforts on the KR project but this one makes no sense to me, sorry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShyTot Posted January 20, 2009 Share #19 Posted January 20, 2009 No offense but frankly, I wouldn't waste a single roll on this. To me, it is the completely wrong medium for this event. Obama is the first president to have his inaugural portrait shot exclusively with digital. His whole message about change involves chucking the past. I deeply admire and appreciate your efforts on the KR project but this one makes no sense to me, sorry. No offense here either, but I think you're missing the whole point. This is not about Obama, it's about KM-25. It's about his work, his project .... his passion. He wouldn't even be there if it wasn't for K'chrome. I suspect that just another digital frame added to the millions of digital frames would give KM-25 no satisfaction at all. However, a single superb image on his favorite film will be immensely rewarding to him. This artist has decided how he wants to portray an event and the materials he is 'actively' selecting to record it. Obama has no say in this at all. Shyt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted January 20, 2009 Share #20 Posted January 20, 2009 KM-25 Good luck. Your kodachrome frames will last a lot longer than almost anyone else's - film or digital. As a kodachrome user too, I understand exactly what you mean by using this unique film. It has a timeless look (unlike today's super saturated emulsions) and archives like no other colour film (because it's part silver based of course). Please show us some frames when they get back from Dwaynes. Best wishes, Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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