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Fast moving action or the 'decisive moment' is easily captured with modem 35 mm cameras.
photo by Joseph V. Herkel
Short Shots: How to pick the camera for you
by Joseph V. Herkel
The logical starting point for this
lenes of articles on photography should
begin with purchasing the "right*
camera for you. When deciding what
camera is best for you, first consider
|rour needs If occasional family snap¬
shots, pictures of close friends, or travel
pictures are all you are planning to take,
then a simple and inexpensive camera
like the Kodak Instamatic or instant print
[Polaroid) camera should be satisfac¬
tory. This type of camera is simply aimed
or pointed towards the subject-the
focusing, aperture (f/stop), and shutter
speed are preset at the factory. Because
of its ease of operation and simplicity,
these make good 'first* cameras.
If your needs are more complex than
the instamatic's capabilities, you will
need an adjustable camera. The most
popular adjustable camera on the market
today is the 35mm adustable camera.
This 35mm format produces relatively
small negatives, approximately 1 by 1 VS
inches in size. While it is possible to
make high-quality, enlargements from
35mm negatives, careful exposure and
processing are a must. Because many
types of film, both black and white and
color, are available, this format also has
the advantage of being relatively inex¬
pensive.
The modern 35mm camera loads with
1-15*1''w.i. c,- ')'l'cv wbO sIjhU ?A
film cassettes sufficient for twenty or
thirty-six exposures. These cameras
usually use a fast speed (f/20 to f/1.2)
lens, which permits picture taking in
weak or poor lighting conditions without
supplement lighting. There are two
types of 35mm cameras: the single-lens
reflex (SLR) and the rangefinder.
With the single-lens reflex camera,
both the viewing and picture taking are
performed by the camera's only lens.
Looking through the camera's view-
finder, your vision is directed by a series
of mirrors through the picture-taking
lens. In this way, you see exactly what
the camera's lens 'sees' and can gain
precise focusing and compositional
control.
Single-lens reflex cameras are some¬
what heavier, bulkier, and more easily
broken than rangefinder cameras, but
with them, you get the greatest variety
of interchangeable lenses plus options
such as through-the-lens exposure con¬
trol,, motor advance and motor drive
mechanisms, and close-up attachments
(bellows, rings, and close-up filters).
The single-lens reflex camera is the
dominant camera design in the advanced
amateur market today. Many brands are
available, including Alpa, Canon,
Konica, Leica, Mamiya, Minolta, Mir¬
anda, Nikon, Pentax, Rollei, Yashica,
and Zeiss.
The rangefinder camera is distin¬
guished by its separate optical system.
which focuses on objects at various dis¬
tances from the camera. Rangefinding
mechanisms of this sort are found on
many cameras, but primarily on 35mm
cameras because of the critical need for
sharp focus due to the small negative.
Unlike the SLR camera, which provides
for viewing the subject through the
camera's taking lens, the rangefinder
camera has a separate optical system
built into the camera. In most cases,
the rangefinder system is coupled to the
taking lens in such a way that focusing
adjustments made, in the rangefinder
automatically produce the same adjust¬
ments in the taking lens. This way, the
photographer can be certain that objects
focused in the rangefinder will be in
focus in the final picture.
Interchangeable lenses are available
(for more expensive models), although
not so great a variety as for the single-
lens reflex cameras. The rangefinder
has long been a favorite with photo-
journalists who value its eye-level
viewing, quick focusing-even at low
light levels, light weight, small size,
durability and quiet operation. It is an
ideal camera for any fast-moving situa¬
tion that requires the photographer to
seize, as Henri Cartier-Bresson said,
the 'decisive moment.' Canon, Konica,
Leica, Minolta, and Rollei are some of
the available brands.
Once you have decided on a bask
design, shop around and compare
prices, accessories and service avail¬
ability. Tell the photo dealer the features
you want on the camera and the price
range you are interested in. He will show
you several different brands of cameras.
Try handling these various cameras; if
you wearoiasses, make sure you can see
the entire-image. You may also be able
to find a good used camera at a consider¬
able savings. But look over used equip¬
ment carefully: Avoid cameras with
dents, scratched lenses, rattles, or
gouged screw heads that could indicate
a home repair job. If the dealer is reput¬
able, you will be able to exchange a
camera, new or used, if your first roll
of film is unsatisfactory. Remember, the
best camera for you is the one with all
the features you need, in the price range
that is affordable, and that 'feels right'
in your hands.
JoseptrHerkethas been the photo¬
journalism instructor at CSUF since
1978. His professional career began with
training at the Brooks Institute of Photo¬
graphy in Santa Barbara (where he
graduated second in his class, in 1971J. "
He has worked for several studios in and
around the Fresno area, including three
years at the heal ABC affiliate. He will
begin work on his Doctorate degree at
the University of Southern California In
IndusttiaJtJechr^k^.^immVK. \ ttta
Object Description
| Title | 1980_02 The Daily Collegian February 1980 |
| Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
| Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
| Publication Date | 1980 |
| Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
| Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
| Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
| Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
| Format | Microfilm reels, 35 mm. |
| Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 "E-image data" |
| Language | eng |
Description
| Title | February 1, 1980, Page 11 |
| Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
| Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
| Publication Date | 1980 |
| Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
| Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
| Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
| Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
| Format | Microfilm reels, 35 mm. |
| Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 "E-image data" |
| Language | eng |
| Full-Text-Search | 11 H— Fast moving action or the 'decisive moment' is easily captured with modem 35 mm cameras. photo by Joseph V. Herkel Short Shots: How to pick the camera for you by Joseph V. Herkel The logical starting point for this lenes of articles on photography should begin with purchasing the "right* camera for you. When deciding what camera is best for you, first consider |rour needs If occasional family snap¬ shots, pictures of close friends, or travel pictures are all you are planning to take, then a simple and inexpensive camera like the Kodak Instamatic or instant print [Polaroid) camera should be satisfac¬ tory. This type of camera is simply aimed or pointed towards the subject-the focusing, aperture (f/stop), and shutter speed are preset at the factory. Because of its ease of operation and simplicity, these make good 'first* cameras. If your needs are more complex than the instamatic's capabilities, you will need an adjustable camera. The most popular adjustable camera on the market today is the 35mm adustable camera. This 35mm format produces relatively small negatives, approximately 1 by 1 VS inches in size. While it is possible to make high-quality, enlargements from 35mm negatives, careful exposure and processing are a must. Because many types of film, both black and white and color, are available, this format also has the advantage of being relatively inex¬ pensive. The modern 35mm camera loads with 1-15*1''w.i. c,- ')'l'cv wbO sIjhU ?A film cassettes sufficient for twenty or thirty-six exposures. These cameras usually use a fast speed (f/20 to f/1.2) lens, which permits picture taking in weak or poor lighting conditions without supplement lighting. There are two types of 35mm cameras: the single-lens reflex (SLR) and the rangefinder. With the single-lens reflex camera, both the viewing and picture taking are performed by the camera's only lens. Looking through the camera's view- finder, your vision is directed by a series of mirrors through the picture-taking lens. In this way, you see exactly what the camera's lens 'sees' and can gain precise focusing and compositional control. Single-lens reflex cameras are some¬ what heavier, bulkier, and more easily broken than rangefinder cameras, but with them, you get the greatest variety of interchangeable lenses plus options such as through-the-lens exposure con¬ trol,, motor advance and motor drive mechanisms, and close-up attachments (bellows, rings, and close-up filters). The single-lens reflex camera is the dominant camera design in the advanced amateur market today. Many brands are available, including Alpa, Canon, Konica, Leica, Mamiya, Minolta, Mir¬ anda, Nikon, Pentax, Rollei, Yashica, and Zeiss. The rangefinder camera is distin¬ guished by its separate optical system. which focuses on objects at various dis¬ tances from the camera. Rangefinding mechanisms of this sort are found on many cameras, but primarily on 35mm cameras because of the critical need for sharp focus due to the small negative. Unlike the SLR camera, which provides for viewing the subject through the camera's taking lens, the rangefinder camera has a separate optical system built into the camera. In most cases, the rangefinder system is coupled to the taking lens in such a way that focusing adjustments made, in the rangefinder automatically produce the same adjust¬ ments in the taking lens. This way, the photographer can be certain that objects focused in the rangefinder will be in focus in the final picture. Interchangeable lenses are available (for more expensive models), although not so great a variety as for the single- lens reflex cameras. The rangefinder has long been a favorite with photo- journalists who value its eye-level viewing, quick focusing-even at low light levels, light weight, small size, durability and quiet operation. It is an ideal camera for any fast-moving situa¬ tion that requires the photographer to seize, as Henri Cartier-Bresson said, the 'decisive moment.' Canon, Konica, Leica, Minolta, and Rollei are some of the available brands. Once you have decided on a bask design, shop around and compare prices, accessories and service avail¬ ability. Tell the photo dealer the features you want on the camera and the price range you are interested in. He will show you several different brands of cameras. Try handling these various cameras; if you wearoiasses, make sure you can see the entire-image. You may also be able to find a good used camera at a consider¬ able savings. But look over used equip¬ ment carefully: Avoid cameras with dents, scratched lenses, rattles, or gouged screw heads that could indicate a home repair job. If the dealer is reput¬ able, you will be able to exchange a camera, new or used, if your first roll of film is unsatisfactory. Remember, the best camera for you is the one with all the features you need, in the price range that is affordable, and that 'feels right' in your hands. JoseptrHerkethas been the photo¬ journalism instructor at CSUF since 1978. His professional career began with training at the Brooks Institute of Photo¬ graphy in Santa Barbara (where he graduated second in his class, in 1971J. " He has worked for several studios in and around the Fresno area, including three years at the heal ABC affiliate. He will begin work on his Doctorate degree at the University of Southern California In IndusttiaJtJechr^k^.^immVK. \ ttta |
