F1 Racing Photography with Graflex - what lens did he use?

[goamules]

I'm trying to figure out what lens he used. In a few shots online you see his SLR Graflex, and there is a no glass in the front, but a barrel. I think it was some kind of soft focus, meniscus lens, but can't determine the type.

https://petapixel.com/2017/05/13/pho...5-view-camera/
https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/jason-...ear-old-camera

[ghostcount]

Love it!



"One of these things is not like the others,
One of these things doesn't belong,
Can you tell which thing is not like the others
By the time I finish my song?"

[Jim Noel]

I suggest it is a Wollaston single meniscus lens w/o a diaphragm.

[Mark Sampson]

Well, let's hope that his pictures get published. I'd like to see his results. Having shot motorsports (SCCA Pro Rally) with a 4x5 view camera long ago, I have an idea of what he was up against.

[EdSawyer]

Too bad his work mostly sucks.

[LabRat]

I suggest it is a Wollaston single meniscus lens w/o a diaphragm.

Actually, there might be a iris or Waterhouse stop in front, but yes, possibly a single meniscus or rear component of a convertible (SF?) lens...

But bringing that rig to F1 racing would be like bringing a raincoat to the Gobi Desert... (Hope he's shooting the stands...)

But hey, what else is also out of place in that photo (where's Waldo)??? (Like those other guys REALLY need those flashes on their heavy tele cameras in sunlight!?!!!) Or is that Graflex photographer the actor Sam Shepard??? (Not...)

Ahem,

Steve K

[BrianShaw]

Too bad his work mostly sucks.

It looks much better if one considers it "art".

But in general I totally agree. This is another case where there is more of an infatuation with the gear than with the image.

[LabRat]

It looks much better if one considers it "art".

But in general I totally agree. This is another case where there is more of an infatuation with the gear than with the image.

Hey Brian, just add "center" after "art"... (I just looked at the article...) ;-(

SK

[jnantz]

its too bad people have to be so negative.

[Louis Pacilla]

its too bad people have to be so negative.

I totally agree with you.

Hey at least it's positive exposure for both film and vintage gear usage and I really like a few of his images in the article.