PATB Posted January 29, 2009 Share #81 Posted January 29, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) This may be off topic, but here it is anyways... I too would love to shoot K64 and even have some rolls in the fridge. However, the film is just too slow for handheld indoor shots. I am thinking I have to use flash in a way that is not too overpowering. Is there a link or a quick tip on how to use an SF24 on my MP so I can take indoor shots with K64, without having the typical "flash shot" look? This is one of the reasons I am curious on how KM-25's inauguration shots turned out. I would like to see how an excellent photographer makes do with the limitations of slow film + non-bounce flash. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Hi PATB, Take a look here The inauguration on Kodachrome.... I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Guest Luis D Posted January 29, 2009 Share #82 Posted January 29, 2009 the low light ability of 1.4 Leitz glass, sometimes with a tiny pop of flash makes me realize that life not only went on before high ISO digital...but it went on just fine. Is it not true that before when news photographers used film they used much higher ISO than 64 in low light? (Even Kodachrome has 200 back then, and Kodak used to have EI 500-push mailers). Wasn't it news jornalist photographers always hoping for fast film with minimised grains? And wasn't it also true that in older times when news photographers did not have good fast film it was often not a "tiny pop of flash" but large flashbulbs with large reflectors aimed straight into the subject? I do not recall ever seeing a news photographer in those days with a tiny flash with AG-1 bulb. Even who used a Leica or Nikon seem if they used flash it was #2 or slightly smaller one, I forget, maybe it was called MB or like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted January 29, 2009 Share #83 Posted January 29, 2009 Is it not true that before when news photographers used film they used much higher ISO than 64 in low light? (Even Kodachrome has 200 back then, and Kodak used to have EI 500-push mailers). Wasn't it news jornalist photographers always hoping for fast film with minimised grains? And wasn't it also true that in older times when news photographers did not have good fast film it was often not a "tiny pop of flash" but large flashbulbs with large reflectors aimed straight into the subject? I do not recall ever seeing a news photographer in those days with a tiny flash with AG-1 bulb. Even who used a Leica or Nikon seem if they used flash it was #2 or slightly smaller one, I forget, maybe it was called MB or like that. News photographers who shot color film generally used negative film so they could quickly develop it and scan it. Lots of different kinds of flashes were used by various new photographers over the years. At one point the trend was toward high speed film and existing light, but that changed when the need for color arose. Which is why so many shooters added the Nikon and Canon flashes for fill light. (If not also for overall lighting.) Now with digital cameras, a lot of news shooters may not have the time to carefully adjust the raw files, so having a fill flash even with pretty high ISOs can give them consistency and a simpler work flow under deadline. Here is a shooter from the "New York Post." Note that he keeps a flash unit on the camera even outside on an overcast day with a long lens. (70-200 I think.) Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/74391-the-inauguration-on-kodachrome/?do=findComment&comment=794379'>More sharing options...
KM-25 Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share #84 Posted January 29, 2009 It's up now... The Presidential Inauguration on Kodachrome - a set on Flickr Quite a few of the shots are hand held at 1/15th at night. Some with flash, some without. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted January 29, 2009 Share #85 Posted January 29, 2009 Superb work, I feel like I was there! I sense the atmosphere of the event, and I love those Kodachrome colours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejd Posted January 29, 2009 Share #86 Posted January 29, 2009 Yes -- great set of pictures, wonderful colours, great atmosphere -- hopes fulfilled; all that togetherness; close ups of faces from the crowds. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
4X5B&W Posted January 30, 2009 Share #87 Posted January 30, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Terrific stuff Daniel, something really worthwhile, not just for you but for all Americans. And these "transparencies" will be around for a very long time......well after some hard drive crash or corrupted file, turns someone else's "images" to useless digits. BTW, just 9 days ago, and you have your 'chromes back already!!!........ what photos do you have of Dwayne ?? Hope you have success getting someone in Washington to archive them.....shades of Walker Evans - pretty good company! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATB Posted January 30, 2009 Share #88 Posted January 30, 2009 Wow! Thanks for sharing these memorable photographs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
semrich Posted January 30, 2009 Share #89 Posted January 30, 2009 I've just now read this whole thread, and despite some of the disagreements, the photos made it worth it. Good work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterv Posted January 30, 2009 Share #90 Posted January 30, 2009 Outstanding! Very intimate photographs of this large and important event. Thanks for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyp Posted January 30, 2009 Share #91 Posted January 30, 2009 Very ! good work; Thanks for posting these but need to see more A good photographer, Kodachrome and Leica glass is an unmatched combination. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplomley Posted January 30, 2009 Share #92 Posted January 30, 2009 Top-drawer in every respect. How are you scanning Kodachrome film? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
os1991 Posted January 30, 2009 Share #93 Posted January 30, 2009 Fully agree with the above! Great series, nice atmosphere, stunning colours! I'm happy this memorable inauguration is extensively documented on this legendary film! Cheers, Osman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KM-25 Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share #94 Posted January 30, 2009 Thanks for the kudos guys! Doing it is always much better than just talking about it. So speaking of which, I have created an invite only group on Flicker for those who are in for the project to show work for evaluation, critiques, visual reference and just to plain old see how we are doing in this: Flickr: The Kodachrome Project Gallery To reiterate, I am hoping to see a fantastic book come of this project after the film turns 75 and we select from the 3-4 years of work prior to that which coincides with the conception of the project. This is not a for profit thing, if a book gets published and your photos are in it, you will not only be paid for that, but unlike those photo book publishing schemes, you will be contacted prior to any additional requests for publication of any kind. So just think in terms of this: Kodachrome at 75, maximum heart and soul equals a book, exhibit and a body of work with maximum impact on the coat tails of media history! I think I hear a clock ticking........ . . . . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KM-25 Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share #95 Posted January 30, 2009 Top-drawer in every respect. How are you scanning Kodachrome film? Thanks! I am using a Nikon 9000ED with the most recent version of Silverfast Ai software. I seem to have the routine down pretty good now, I use the dynamic range increase on every scan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert blu Posted January 31, 2009 Share #96 Posted January 31, 2009 This is my first post in this forum, hi to everyone, having read all the interesting thread and having seen the pictures I could not avoid to congratulate with KM-25 for his idea to document such an event on a such "special" film and for the stunning images he allows us to see. thanks and well done, robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_livsey Posted January 31, 2009 Share #97 Posted January 31, 2009 Without reading every post,again, I recall an early poster questioning the need/value of documenting the event on Kodachrome. I recall, perhaps incorrectly, that they said you might as well use a wet plate. Well not quite that but Jerry Spagnoli took a dageurreotype on his Deardorff 8x10 and it is here. Jerry Spagnoli Daguerreotypes and Photographs Also a hat tip to THEONLINEPHOTOGRAPHER.COM for showing the camera in situ. Picture 7 and yes that is Annie Leibovitz. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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