Re: [Leica] salgado lenses

[Guy Bennett <guybnt@idt.net>]

>>
>> >Some days ago a friend of mine asked me about the leica equipment used by
>> >Sebastiao Salgado. I knew that he used both M and R systems but I have no
>> >info about the lenses. According to his photos he seems to respect HCB
>> >tradition and to avoid extreme focal distances (no 28, no 200mm) Does
>> >anybody have further information not only about the Focal distances but
>>also
>> >about the lens models?
>> >
>> >Thanks
>> >carlos
>>
>
>
>Check out this website:
>
>http://rtt.colorado.edu/~keivom/salgado.html
>
>--
>Carl Socolow
>
>http://members.tripod.com/SocPhoto/



thanks carl, it's a great interview.

for those too lazy to visit the site and read it, here's the 'technical'
passage:

KL:  I understand you like to work with only a little equipment
and that you don't like to use an assistant.

Š

SS: I work with three cameras and three lenses.  I work with
Leicas and my lenses are really very good.  I trust my cameras.  I
work with short lenses.  I use the 28mm lens, the 35mm lens and the 60mm
lens.  I work only in 35mm format.  I have a small bag so I can carry all
my films with me for one or two months.  That means I am completely
independent and free.

        With the new Kodak film, the T-Max P3200, you can use available
light all the time and never need a flash.  Recently, I worked in a coal
mine in India, and I "pushed" my film to 12,000 ASA.  It is
incredible!  Outside, I use Tri-X film which I rate at 200 ASA to
800 ASA.  It is very easy to work and not very complicated.