4x5 in the Himalayas

[pdmoylan]

In the '80s I recall a large coffee table book of Everest et al from the camera of a Japanese photographer who used 4x5, Fujinon lenses and Ektachrome film. I had assumed it was Y. Shiragawa until I reviewed his book on the same subject, and found he used Pentax MF throughout.

Anyone know?

[Andrea Gazzoni]

shiro shirahata made books on himalaya, karakorum and alps using a 4x5

[pdmoylan]

Thank you Andrea! I recall viewing it with great enthusiasm. I will investigate and attempt to find a copy.

PDM

[Keiske]

A Japanese TV program features Yoshikazu Shirakawa shooting Himalayan summits as a part of his photo series of the world 100 great summits. He uses Linhof Technika 4x5 and Grafmatic holders. The program was made about 10 years ago. I don't know he uses Pentax MF but agreeable.

[Drew Wiley]

Shirakawa used P67 and 35mm for all his book photography, but also used 4x5 later on. Shirahata used a 4x5 Technika. Both authors provided full lens and filter info for
every published shot. I like the looser style of Shirakawa, although some of his blantant
use of split-color filters for some color shots might annoy some people in this age of
digital colorization of everything. Shirahatas shots are more precise and a bit clinical;
but it's amazing how much these guys got around. But these were large budget
mini-expeditions, and not that kind of "alpine style" low-impact travel many prefer today. I have a number of books by both of them. But when I need more pure "soul"
in mtn photography, I reach for Sella.

[Greg Y]

Sella is truly masterful. I had the pleasure of seeing a show of his prints at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies here in Banff. They don't let his prints out of Italy very often. My other great favorite is Bradford Washburn. In my opinion,, his large format aerial b/w photos rival just about anyone's mountain photography.





Shirakawa used P67 and 35mm for all his book photography, but also used 4x5 later on. Shirahata used a 4x5 Technika. Both authors provided full lens and filter info for
every published shot. I like the looser style of Shirakawa, although some of his blantant
use of split-color filters for some color shots might annoy some people in this age of
digital colorization of everything. Shirahatas shots are more precise and a bit clinical;
but it's amazing how much these guys got around. But these were large budget
mini-expeditions, and not that kind of "alpine style" low-impact travel many prefer today. I have a number of books by both of them. But when I need more pure "soul"
in mtn photography, I reach for Sella.

[Frank Petronio]

Sella is truly masterful. I had the pleasure of seeing a show of his prints at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies here in Banff. They don't let his prints out of Italy very often. My other great favorite is Bradford Washburn. In my opinion,, his large format aerial b/w photos rival just about anyone's mountain photography.

Agreed