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EQUIPMENT FOR THE PHOTOJOURNALIST
The photojournalist is generally a strong individualist , which means that he has his own likes and dislikes to a greater degree , perhaps , than do most people . This outlook on life is reflected in his choice of equipment . Each photojournalist works in his own way and uses the equipment he likes best . He can usually give you a good reason for everything he carries , or everything he doesn't carry , but these reasons often come down to a matter of catering to his particular way of doing things . We must , therefore , cover the subject of equipment in rather broad terms , giving general principles and good workable ideas for the student to follow . Usually by the time one becomes a photojournalist , he has developed his own ideas as to specific pieces of equipment .
In general , the photojournalist uses about the same equipment as the press photographer , and since we have already discussed this in detail in the earlier part of this Assignment , there is no need for repetition . Some additional comments are in order .
The photojournalist covers his assignment in much greater depth and takes a much longer time to complete it . This generally permits him to use a wider range of equipment and greater variety of films . Then , too , the photojournalist may be operating away from home base for a considerable period of time , and he must have an ample supply of expendable items such as films , flashbulbs and batteries , as well as spares for his basic equipment to protect himself against breakdown . The modern small camera is an amazingly complex instrument , and the busy . photojournalist often has to use it rather roughly . Occasional breakdown in use is , therefore , to be expected .
THE CAMERA
There is no clear - cut choice between the 35mm and the 2 % x 2 % ( or 2 x 2 3/4 ) camera . The trend seems to swing first to one and then to the other , depending upon the degree to which the manufacturers involved have succeeded in modernizing and improving their product . Both camera types are being used very successfully by outstanding photojournalists . As a matter of fact , many . photojournalists use both , choosing the one that best fits the job at hand .
The photojournalist often has to get his pictures in a hurry , to shoot many . pictures rapidly , and to be unobtrusive . For these reasons , his camera must be small , convenient to use , and as flexible an instrument as possible . The larger press cameras are at a distinct disadvantage under such circumstances , and they are seldom used except when the conditions permit the photographer to work slowly and with care , so that he can set up a 4 x 5 press camera and take advantage of its possibilities . The larger negative size makes it easier to see details of composition , lighting and subject matter on the groundglass , not to mention the improved sharpness and better negative quality inherent in its use . For that reason , many photojournalists have such cameras as part of their equipment , but are more likely to use the smaller cameras for the bulk of their photography . The roll film camera is intermediate in size between the 4 x 5 and the 35mm and , in the view of many photojournalists , is the best compromise between the two , so that they use it as their mainstay . As we have said time and again , it all comes down to a matter of personal choice and the operating techniques of the individual photographer .
Another point on which the personal factor is often the deciding one is the focusing and viewing system . The reflex system , whether single or twin lens , is most commonly used , but a good many photographers find that they can focus more quickly and accurately with a good rangefinder . This is particularly true under poor light conditions .
LENSES
In the matter of lenses , the photojournalist's requirements are pretty much the same as that of the press photographer - the standard lens for most of his shooting , a medium wide - angle lens for close - up work , for quick shooting when he doesn't have time to aim the camera accurately , and for perspective exaggeration to gain impact , as when he wants a foreground figure to loom out above the background , and finally , a medium telephoto lens when a larger image size is necessary . A good choice of focal lengths for the 35mm camera would be a 35mm focal length or medium wide - angle , 50 to 58mm focal length for normal use , and 85 to 105mm focal length for medium telephoto .
There are , of course , many occasions when extreme wide - angle lenses or extreme telephotos can be very useful , and the completely equipped professional photojournalist invariably has a number of lenses in these categories .
الصحافة المصورة ..
معدات للمصور الصحفي ..
EQUIPMENT FOR THE PHOTOJOURNALIST
The photojournalist is generally a strong individualist , which means that he has his own likes and dislikes to a greater degree , perhaps , than do most people . This outlook on life is reflected in his choice of equipment . Each photojournalist works in his own way and uses the equipment he likes best . He can usually give you a good reason for everything he carries , or everything he doesn't carry , but these reasons often come down to a matter of catering to his particular way of doing things . We must , therefore , cover the subject of equipment in rather broad terms , giving general principles and good workable ideas for the student to follow . Usually by the time one becomes a photojournalist , he has developed his own ideas as to specific pieces of equipment .
In general , the photojournalist uses about the same equipment as the press photographer , and since we have already discussed this in detail in the earlier part of this Assignment , there is no need for repetition . Some additional comments are in order .
The photojournalist covers his assignment in much greater depth and takes a much longer time to complete it . This generally permits him to use a wider range of equipment and greater variety of films . Then , too , the photojournalist may be operating away from home base for a considerable period of time , and he must have an ample supply of expendable items such as films , flashbulbs and batteries , as well as spares for his basic equipment to protect himself against breakdown . The modern small camera is an amazingly complex instrument , and the busy . photojournalist often has to use it rather roughly . Occasional breakdown in use is , therefore , to be expected .
THE CAMERA
There is no clear - cut choice between the 35mm and the 2 % x 2 % ( or 2 x 2 3/4 ) camera . The trend seems to swing first to one and then to the other , depending upon the degree to which the manufacturers involved have succeeded in modernizing and improving their product . Both camera types are being used very successfully by outstanding photojournalists . As a matter of fact , many . photojournalists use both , choosing the one that best fits the job at hand .
The photojournalist often has to get his pictures in a hurry , to shoot many . pictures rapidly , and to be unobtrusive . For these reasons , his camera must be small , convenient to use , and as flexible an instrument as possible . The larger press cameras are at a distinct disadvantage under such circumstances , and they are seldom used except when the conditions permit the photographer to work slowly and with care , so that he can set up a 4 x 5 press camera and take advantage of its possibilities . The larger negative size makes it easier to see details of composition , lighting and subject matter on the groundglass , not to mention the improved sharpness and better negative quality inherent in its use . For that reason , many photojournalists have such cameras as part of their equipment , but are more likely to use the smaller cameras for the bulk of their photography . The roll film camera is intermediate in size between the 4 x 5 and the 35mm and , in the view of many photojournalists , is the best compromise between the two , so that they use it as their mainstay . As we have said time and again , it all comes down to a matter of personal choice and the operating techniques of the individual photographer .
Another point on which the personal factor is often the deciding one is the focusing and viewing system . The reflex system , whether single or twin lens , is most commonly used , but a good many photographers find that they can focus more quickly and accurately with a good rangefinder . This is particularly true under poor light conditions .
LENSES
In the matter of lenses , the photojournalist's requirements are pretty much the same as that of the press photographer - the standard lens for most of his shooting , a medium wide - angle lens for close - up work , for quick shooting when he doesn't have time to aim the camera accurately , and for perspective exaggeration to gain impact , as when he wants a foreground figure to loom out above the background , and finally , a medium telephoto lens when a larger image size is necessary . A good choice of focal lengths for the 35mm camera would be a 35mm focal length or medium wide - angle , 50 to 58mm focal length for normal use , and 85 to 105mm focal length for medium telephoto .
There are , of course , many occasions when extreme wide - angle lenses or extreme telephotos can be very useful , and the completely equipped professional photojournalist invariably has a number of lenses in these categories .
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