Subject: ISO 50mm lenses for a pair of Mamiya 6 cameras (loan/rental)Date: 2012-03-23 13:31:18From: borisstarosta
I have an opportunity to shoot in an old coal fired power station here in VA, and maybe even the "new" one that is in operation. I was there recently on a school tour (with my daughter's class).
I've never before seen such technological, engineering, industrial awesomeness! You couldn't point your camera in any direction, in this place, without getting an incredibly cool picture. Amazing spaces, complex structures, strange textures... Of course I immediately set about trying to contact the director of the plant to see if I could be permitted to shoot pictures there. I figured my chances were slim, but I had to try.
Fortunately I have not been shot down, and have been given a qualified permission!
For this project I will use my Mamiya 6 twin rig. Given that the shots are all interior spaces, more or less vast, I think a wide angle lens would be better than my standard 75mm lenses. Needless to say this is a once in a lifetime chance - given the expected availability / demise of slide film.
Does anyone on the list have access to a pair of 50mm Mamiya lenses, that they would be willing to rent or loan (trade images?) for this purpose?
Many thanks in advance for any leads provided!
Boris
I've never before seen such technological, engineering, industrial awesomeness! You couldn't point your camera in any direction, in this place, without getting an incredibly cool picture. Amazing spaces, complex structures, strange textures... Of course I immediately set about trying to contact the director of the plant to see if I could be permitted to shoot pictures there. I figured my chances were slim, but I had to try.
Fortunately I have not been shot down, and have been given a qualified permission!
For this project I will use my Mamiya 6 twin rig. Given that the shots are all interior spaces, more or less vast, I think a wide angle lens would be better than my standard 75mm lenses. Needless to say this is a once in a lifetime chance - given the expected availability / demise of slide film.
Does anyone on the list have access to a pair of 50mm Mamiya lenses, that they would be willing to rent or loan (trade images?) for this purpose?
Many thanks in advance for any leads provided!
Boris