Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]t 12:10 AM 9/5/99 +0800, you wrote: >Of course pics like these can be achieved with an SLR, but I thot , wouldn't >all these pics could have been easier obtained thru a rangefinder camera ? >Is there such a thing as a type of picture that a rangefinder camera can >capture which an SLR can't ? Looking at his pictures, I'd say no. In fact, for his style, I would rather think SLRs would be the right tool for much of his work. He was a true master, with a broad range - which is only appropriate for such a diverse country as India. And didn't I hear he died recently? Eric Welch St. Joseph, MO - ----------- Yes, he did die about two or three months ago. He was only in his mind 50's, but I don't think they listed the cause of death. A lot of people considered him an heir apparent to the Bresson style of shooting (but in color) so I think his work could have easily been done with a rangefinder. Many of his shots are decisive moment type situations, especially in his later projects/books. Aperture published ten or more books of his work, so they really "dug" him I suppose. He was also quite prolific. I was just as surprised to hear he was an SLR guy as I was to find out that he lived in Paris...NOT India! I guess it just goes to prove that the camera is only the tool... These are just my opinions and do not reflect those of my employer...but then again, I'm self employed. ;-) - -Rich