Hi all,
In October 2023, I'll be heading off to photograph an extreme action sports competition that takes place in a mountainous region of a windy desert. I am looking to capture this event on an 8x10 camera... because I like pain and heartbreak, I suppose!
In all seriousness, I want to use the larger format and the extensive lens movements to help convey just how wild the terrain is that these athletes are riding on. There will be a mix of portraits and action shots.
I would love to shoot with an 8x10 body and lens combo that will:
1) survive out in the desert for over a week of windy, sandy and exposed shooting conditions
2) has the fastest shutter speeds possible
3) has "interesting" bokeh (not looking for a clinical look and will almost always be shooting wide open)
4) 5.6 or 4.5 max aperture would be ideal, for thin DOF
I fully realize that the obvious answer to the criteria above is the Aero/Speed combo, which I used to shoot with, but I would very much like to shoot this project on 8x10.
I'm completely new to the world of 8x10, so any help is much appreciated!
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