Panoramic photography

 

There are many ways to achive a true panoramic photograph. The way I do it is using a Soviet camera named Horizon 202. It is a simple and reliable tool. The only thing not simple with it is loading the film.

Once you are done with that, you can start shooting. Mesure the light ? Well you will need an additionnal tool, a portable, handheld light meter. But you get a wide angle viewfinder with a bubble level for the horinzontal shots. For the vertical ones, you just have to be careful.

In Paris there is one nice place to test your skills with a panoramic camera, i.e. la Grande Bibliothèque in the 13th arrondissement. If it is has rained it is even better thanks to the shiny wooden floors.

New toy 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is now time to unveil the new toy. You could see leather case on a previous post.

Now here is a photograph of the camera itself.

I believe you will agree with me in saying it is a beautiful piece of chraftmanship.

A product from Agfa in Germany built around 1960, it was called Agfaflex in the USA and

Ambiflex in the rest of the world.

I got mine with four lenses. The one visible on the picture : 

- Color Solagon 50 mm f:2.0

and

- Color Ambion 35 mm f:3.4

- Color Telinear 90 mm f:3.4

- Color Telinear 135 mm f:4.0

I am in the process of shooting the first film. I shall keep you posted on the

result.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shooting in the park

Paris is studded with many green areas.

One on the most visited is Parc du Luxembourg at the hedge of Latin District.

It is a perfect place to practice your photographic skills.

Whether you are a fan of sculpture, portrait, flower, people photography you will find every opportunity

to use your camera.

 

 

New toy

Do you know that although Christmas is still five (5) long months away it is not forbidden to get yourself a nice present now.

That is just what I did.

I was cycling through the 8th arrondissement close to the Interior Ministry more precisely still in Rue Miromesnil and I came accross this wonderful shop for old camera amateurs.

Antique Camera is its name.

 

The owner is a living camera dictionary and he is ready to share his knowledge.

On the spur of the moment I stepped in and asked whether he would have in stock a very specific camera I have been trying to lay my hands on lately. I knew the chances were extremely low.

Well, as they say, all the winners did play...

Where very few tourists go...

 

I would like to introduce you to the André Citroen park.

Located where the famous carmaker plant had been from

1915 - 1972 and where much before a bleach producer was

established it was opened in 1992.

It is a very modern combination of gray stones, water,

grass and flowers. A huge ballon which can accomodate up to 30

adults and 60 kids can take you for a ride up to the sky. 

It is the place where I do most of my portrait shootings.