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Laforet on Gear for Beijiing - Slideshow
Rod Leland, Photographer, Student/Intern
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Lethbridge | AB | Canada | Posted: 7:23 PM on 08.07.08 |
->> Found this linked from Vincent's blog. It shows his gear selection and packing process for the olympics. Incredible planning.
http://www.vincentlaforet.com/Gear/index.html
-Rod |
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Andrew Worrall, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Columbia | M0 | | Posted: 8:29 PM on 08.07.08 |
| ->> Drooling. |
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Walter Calahan, Photographer
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Westminster | MD | USA | Posted: 9:19 PM on 08.07.08 |
->> But where the Aero-Ektar on the Speed Graphic?
And the G9 point-n-shoot?
Oh, oh, oh, oh, my bad, that was David Burnett unpacking.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr1Z70lvGEg
I like Dave's music better. |
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David Rossiter, Photographer
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Lethbridge | AB | Canada | Posted: 10:55 PM on 08.07.08 |
| ->> Vince, I'm a little worried here ... after photo 8 and with all that packing there is no more sign of the family Pooche ! |
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Vincent Laforet, Photographer
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New York | NY | USA | Posted: 11:40 PM on 08.07.08 |
| ->> Hey guys- can't access the blog or my e-mail from here - internet sucks - many things are blocked - good to here (from sportsshooter) that the blog is up... |
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Matt Moore, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Zebulon | NC | USA | Posted: 12:11 AM on 08.08.08 |
->> Vincent,
You may want to try and download an add-on for firefox called gladder.
http://tinyurl.com/35n8lx
From reading Kevin German's blog, it seems he is having success using this to access blocked sites. |
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Mark Buffalo, Photographer
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Lonoke | AR | USA | Posted: 12:23 AM on 08.08.08 |
->> Vincent,
Your stuff rules. It puts my 40D, 20D, 10D and D60 to shame!
Have fun in Beijing.
Mark |
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Robert Hanashiro, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | | Posted: 6:20 AM on 08.08.08 |
->> WOW!
That is a lot of gear. |
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Preston Mack, Photographer
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Orlando | FL | USA | Posted: 12:11 PM on 08.08.08 |
| ->> Thats why CPS has nothing left to loan out!!!! :) |
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Ian Halperin, Photographer
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Plano(Dallas) | TX | USA | Posted: 3:43 PM on 08.08.08 |
| ->> Given all the swag they are getting (backpack, bags, etc) I hope they left room for the trip home! |
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Louis Lopez, Photographer
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Fontana | CA | USA | Posted: 6:12 PM on 08.08.08 |
->> Question for Vincent, does the majority of your gear come from Canon as they sponsor you as being a creator of light/spokesperson. you seem to have some specialized lenses from the initials on the caps, would seem to be quite expensive if you had to buy all that gear on your own.
Nice position to be in, with a sponsor that provides like that.
-Louis |
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David Harpe, Photographer
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Louisville | KY | USA | Posted: 10:00 PM on 08.08.08 |
| ->> You ain't seen nothin' until you've seen what Frakes packs to cover a two-minute horse race. :-) |
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Rod Mar, Photographer
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Seattle | WA | USA | Posted: 1:44 AM on 08.09.08 |
->> i know this for sure.
vince, donald miralle, robert beck, scott strazzante (i could go on with the list of great shooters here) could bring a case of disposable film cameras to beijing and still lay waste to most everyone else.
what sets these fine photographers apart is their vision and their smarts. |
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James Madelin, Photographer
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AKL | Auckland | New Zealand | Posted: 4:38 AM on 08.09.08 |
->> it looks like he's ("you're" if you're reading this vincent) taking a thinktank airport security roller onto an international flight.
as far as i know they're so close to the size limit, not to mention well over the weight limit, they're unlikely to be allowed as carry-on. any tips? is it that you're travelling with the extra allowance of business class? or are there special allowances for accredited media?
cheers,
jm |
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Vincent Laforet, Photographer
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New York | NY | USA | Posted: 12:17 AM on 08.10.08 |
->> Louis - first of all you're way out of line in asking that question. You're lucky Bill Frakes isn't answering your post publicly because your question made him livid. What I have worked out with Canon is non of your business nor anyone else's.
If you'd like to post your personal information on the message board and have me discuss it publicly - then perhaps I'm mistaken.
Truth be told: of all of that gear - two are loaners from Canon. That's it. Everything else if mine. I bought it. Canon has NEVER given me a single camera or lens. EVER. I've bought every single piece of gear that I own.
And as far as the stickers - it's a darn sticker! Nothing custom. Buy a Brother P-Touch or get fancy stickers like me - I've had more than $2,000 worth of gear returned over the years due to these stickers - one 2X converter was mailed to me by someone from NFL films one day... w/ no return name or address - it did take them 5 months to get it back to me - but I did get it back. |
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Louis Lopez, Photographer
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Fontana | CA | USA | Posted: 12:55 AM on 08.10.08 |
->> Vincent,
Seems my question/comment came across differently than what I intended when I typed it.
I was if anything at least my intention, I was complimenting you on the fact that a company like Canon would invest so much equipment to use at your disposal which would be a testament to your ability to produce great images.
I asked the question, did not realize it was so personal, so the gear is all your personal gear ok...why so livid? I really was not asking for details. Nice to be that successful to own all that gear yourself.
Obviously, you and Bill Frakes read my question in a very different way than intended.
About the initials/ Stickers , I don't see what your reacting to, I really was not even commenting on the stickers... just that with the variety of focal lengths indicated it was a lot of great gear.
you can email me through my member page. my contact info is there as well.
-Louis |
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Max Gersh, Photographer, Student/Intern
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St. Louis | MO | USA | Posted: 1:14 AM on 08.10.08 |
| ->> For those of you that pack like that, how much of that gear gets used at an event like the olympics? I know you can set up a bunch of remotes but how much of the gear is just redundancy? |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 1:55 AM on 08.10.08 |
->> wow. been out of internet reach for five days and read this thread....it has brought out some VERY bad things about SS.
some folks got mad a louis for asking a valid question...I have to take a stance which will most probably get me in trouble but PAAHHHLEASE! rod, you are a great shooter but this statement:
"i know this for sure.
vince, donald miralle, robert beck, scott strazzante (i could go on with the list of great shooters here) could bring a case of disposable film cameras to beijing and still lay waste to most everyone else."
is total crap. and those shooters know it. you have great gear, access and the KNOWLEDGE these guys have and you WILL kick ass. sorry to be so blunt but that is the truth. get mad at me if you want but all those names would probably make one or two great photos with a holga or a 50mm lens but that's not the real deal...THEY aren't saddled with those rules so saying something like that is really...well stupid. and last but not least...why in the hell would bill frakes be upset with louis' question? |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 3:47 AM on 08.10.08 |
| ->> sorry about my above post. stupid was the wrong word. misinformed or absurd was what I ment. |
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Vincent Laforet, Photographer
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New York | NY | USA | Posted: 3:54 AM on 08.10.08 |
->> Louis- water under the bridge - don't sweat it. I read your post like you intended it to be read for the first few sentences...
when you wrote "would seem to be quite expensive if you had to buy all that gear on your own.
Nice position to be in, with a sponsor that provides like that. "
It just sets so many expectations incorrectly - the point is: Canon does not "give" their equipment away. It just read wrong from my point of view.
No worries though - I really don't take it personally anymore. It just felt real wrong when I first read it - let's just say it got lost in translation.
BTW - my gear is NOTHING compared to what these SI guys are bringing out... peanuts.
Cheers - v |
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Cameron Davidson, Photographer
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Alexandria | VA | USA | Posted: 4:09 AM on 08.10.08 |
->> Burnett
M6 Leica - One lens
4x5 Speedgraphic - possibly two lenses
Digital Canon with a few pieces of glass.
Simple works. |
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Cameron Davidson, Photographer
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Alexandria | VA | USA | Posted: 4:48 AM on 08.10.08 |
->> Simple works for David... (is what I meant to say.)
The video of Sir David unpacking is a hoot to watch. |
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Alex Boyce, Photographer
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central italy | n/a | italy | Posted: 5:23 AM on 08.10.08 |
->> one question in your blog you say a camera has (remote has to be in place 8-12 hours before hand...
A) how does the battery last that long in teh camera and PW or does it just mean you have to leave it there get your place then you can still reach them to turn them on?
b) Is there a risk of the cameras being stolen?
c) What about the release on the lens focus etc, or do you leave all teh remotes on preset manual focus taped down?
Thanks
that is a lot of equipment, i though i had a lot.... blimey...
d) How much do you estimate may not get used?
e) Are you over packing for a just in case senario?
(i do that last one all the time)
f) thanks! |
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Rick Rickman, Photographer
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Laguna Niguel | CA | USA | Posted: 10:25 AM on 08.10.08 |
->> Vince:
I didn't see any of the Nikon gear in any of your pictures. I could have sworn I saw those black lenses in your hands here in Beijing. Yesterday at the gymnastics venue. Of course, I was just getting over my jet lag and I might have been hallucinating. I don't think so though. Nice packing pictures.
Rick Rickman |
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Scott Strazzante, Photographer
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Chicago | IL | USA | Posted: 1:10 PM on 08.10.08 |
->> OK...I'll take all you guys on with the Kodak Disc Camera that I picked up this morning at the Silk Market.
Chuck, you're first. |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 1:14 PM on 08.10.08 |
| ->> scott, first you gotta buy me a ticket to china! 8) |
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Bill Ross, Photographer
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Colorado Springs | CO | USA | Posted: 1:35 PM on 08.10.08 |
| ->> Having the right tools for the job is good advice but having the right tools for ANY job? |
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Kevin German, Photographer
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Ho Chi Minh City | N/A | Vietnam | Posted: 2:50 PM on 08.11.08 |
| ->> You're on Scotty ... dueling holgas at around high smog?? |
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George Bridges, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Washington | DC | USA | Posted: 10:16 PM on 08.11.08 |
->> I'm sorry but was the above post by Rick Rickman or as he is officially known to BOCOG: Rickman Rick?
And Chuck, I still have a ticket over here that I never used due to rescheduling problems so you can have that. Of course, there is no return flight on it. |
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Steven E. Frischling, Photographer
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Live HVN : Work SFO-NYC | | | Posted: 10:27 PM on 08.11.08 |
->> George,
Return flights are easy (and very affordable) if you do your homework correctly.
......now getting a Visa after The Games have begun is another thing (I know a corporate photog who was rejected twice in the past 10 days for needing to travel to Beijing for a major multi-national corporation a few days before The Games end) |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 10:29 PM on 08.11.08 |
| ->> so george, would that be like a slow boat to china only in reverse.....and please a clue for the unwashed and uniformed BOCOG? |
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Mike Isler, Photographer
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New York | NY | US | Posted: 10:33 PM on 08.11.08 |
->> Steven,
I applied for a one year multiple-entry visa to China last Monday, and it was approved right away...had my passport back on Wednesday (I used mychinavisa.com). I just sent in copies of my airline ticket and hotel reservations in Beijing.
My travel is for after the Olympics are over..Sept 2nd. However, my visa is valid as of the day it was issued, so in theory I can hop on a plane tomorrow and will be allowed entry. Maybe I was lucky, but I'm traveling with 8 other individuals...none had any issues getting a visa, and we all applied separately. Then again, we applied for tourism visas, not work visas. |
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Steven E. Frischling, Photographer
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Live HVN : Work SFO-NYC | | | Posted: 10:37 PM on 08.11.08 |
->> Mike,
Interesting. I have heard from two other business travelers, who are not photogs who have applied for Visas in the past two weeks. One had no problem, applied in person in New York, the other still has not heard an answer back (as of Friday) in LA.
All three have applied for business visas.
(I would not screw around with China on types of visas applied for) |
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Steven E. Frischling, Photographer
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Live HVN : Work SFO-NYC | | | Posted: 10:39 PM on 08.11.08 |
| ->> BOCOG = Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad |
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Mike Isler, Photographer
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New York | NY | US | Posted: 12:38 AM on 08.12.08 |
| ->> Well, I'm going for personal business and don't have any work plans while I'm there... I'm sure that made things considerably easier with my application. |
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Paul Jordan, Photographer
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Rochester | NY | USA | Posted: 7:41 PM on 08.12.08 |
->> Vincent,
I for one appreciated your photos of the packing process and decisions made. I always learn something from these types of things. With a European trip coming up, I really do appreciate you, the Kahuna and others taking the time to show your approaches to overseas travel.
And FWIW, I don't think you have "a lot" of gear. Different strokes for different folks, and if that is your kit, then that is your kit. You produce the photos, you decide the tools needed, end of story.
Happy shooting,
P. |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 12:15 AM on 08.13.08 |
| ->> geezus paul, you don't think that's a lot of gear? come on, you're kidding right? vince has more gear in those photos than most photo staffs at mid sized newspapers. please be real in a post. |
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Chuck Steenburgh, Photographer
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Lexington | VA | USA | Posted: 3:28 AM on 08.13.08 |
| ->> Those black lenses Rick saw must have been part of the truckload of gear Nikon gave Vincent for having such a cool name and wicked SS member icon. Damn, I wish I had a sponsor like that! |
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Paul Jordan, Photographer
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Rochester | NY | USA | Posted: 8:25 AM on 08.13.08 |
->> Chuck, while there is no secret cabal afoot, I know several photogs who own an awful lot of gear but keep relatively silent about it for various reasons.
In fact I know pros in several creative fields (i.e., woodworking) that also cover the gamut from bare bones tools to eyebrow-raising amounts of tools.
About 25 years ago I stopped caring or noticing how many tools creative folks use. It is what it is. You may get by with a 24-70 2.8 alone while another photog may feel the benefit of adding a 35mm prime in that range. Whatever.
So no, I don't think it's a lot.
Not sure I can be more "real" than simply sharing my opinion, but I'm willing to work on it. |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 11:54 AM on 08.13.08 |
| ->> Paul, shouldn't have ended the post with the snarky comment. my apologies...but i stand by the comment that there is a small camera store in those bags. however on that note I also agree with vince on the SI comment, having seen the cases those boys bring into a basketball tourney is amazing. you may now return to your regularly scheduled programming. thank you. 8) |
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Phil Hawkins, Photographer
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Fresno | ca | usa | Posted: 12:44 PM on 08.13.08 |
| ->> My question is how is SI going to get the 18-wheeler into China they used at the Super Bowl? I saw an article about their coverage this year and Holy Crap!! Vince is right; they leave nothing to chance. Vince's gear is a small camera store? By comparison, SI brings a 50-store chain. And the people to staff it! That's an article I'd like to see... What SI Brings To The Olympics... |
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