Here is a good overview of the Voigtlander Avus 9×12 cm camera. Even if you don’t have a Voigtlander, but just want to learn the basics about sheet film in old cameras, this might be for you.
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Some videos shot with Nikon d300s and Canon EOS 7D digital SLR cameras
Digital SLRs have been gaining a huge following in the last few years for their ability to record video. The capabilities of these cameras is now outstanding with some even having 24P capability and nice audio. The beauty of these is that they have interchangeable lenses so they have a great range of lenses and full control of depth of field.
Don’t forget if you do want to shoot audio with these that on-board microphones are sub optimal and stability can be an issue.
Here are today’s sample videos shot with a Nikon D300s and a Canon 7D:
“Perya” – a Canon 7D Short
Nikon D300s Movie
Canon 7D movie – Another night in Beijing
Nikon D300s samples from Havana Cuba
Girl with the Flaxen Hair: Canon 7d
Nikon D300S – by photojournalist Ami Vitale
Lomo Documentary Videos
Here is a very interesting documentary by the BBC. This covers the development of a lomography society as well as the history of the Lomo company in Russia. There are some great examples of lomography, some footage of the Russian revolution as well as World War II footage from Russia, and the story of how Vladamir Putin became involved in this movement.
Lomo Documentary part 1 of 7
Lomo Documentary part 2 of 7
Lomo Documentary part 3 of 7
Lomo Documentary part 4 of 7
Lomo Documentary part 5 of 7
Lomo Documentary part 6 of 7
Lomo Documentary part 7 of 7
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