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Show Capturing spirit of the people and country Uy TRAVELERS have (een associated with photography since the days of Burton Holmes, the ubiquitous traveler who thrilled our parents and grandparents with lantern slide lectures of exotic lands and usually concluded his presentations with a hand tinted sunset on some distant horizon We have come a long way both technically and artistically since the days when it was necessary to carry a camera in a suitcase and recoid images on glass plates. The compact 35mm camera has made it possible for any traveler to record his experiences, to document the world through his own eyes and from his own point of view Recent technical developments such as improved lenses, films and automatic exposure have made it much easier for the novice to get gixxf pictures The camera industry is booming and ttmusands of travelers are taking countless millions of pictures. AS A photojoumalist and writer on phologiaph.y many people seek my advice about cameras and photography. They usually want specific advice about what kind of camera to use and what kind of film. I can depend on getting both of these questions from fellow travelers or after I give a slide lecture. If one is serious about photography and is interested in more than the casual snapshot, the following basic Carl Ihtrcell is a professional photographer and writes a monthly column on travel photography for " Popular Photography " Cm guidelines will lie helpful They ate guidelines which follow and of course reflect my professional opinion Choice of Camera The small 35mm cameras are a wise choice for travelers because ol then compact size and light weight The lest quality for the money are the Japanese imports 35mm cameras are available in two basic types The least expensive is the fixed lens rangefinder camera which is usually equipped with a moderately wide angle lens and au tomatic exposure. Some of these are available for less than $100, and they will handle most picture taking situations very well. THEY can be used effectively for scenics, individuals and small groups of people and usually have a focusing range of about three feet to infinity e in These cameras utilize a the viewfinder for focusing and cannot be used for extreme close-up- s and, of course, they do not have telephoto capability. The more versatile 35mm camera with interchangeable lenses will start around $200 for the camera body without a lens, but with this system you have unlimited possibilities You can use a telephoto lens to photograph elusive wildlife or a macro lens to focus in on a raindrop on a rose petal High quality zoom lenses are available, providing an entire range of focal lengths in one lens. My favorite zoom is an 80 to 200mm lens which has traveled with me throughout the world It is interesting to note that many of the newer camera models are lighter and smaller, a distinct advantage for inter I lu. 4 11 national ti aw grainier and l 1 split-imag- f.ivoi the cameras with automatic cmisui o Most m these have the option ol manual ov ei rule It is very useful to both professionals and amateurs to be able to focus and shoot without taking a separate light reading and transferring it from a hand meter to the camera This permits the photographer to concentrate on the I STRONGIA subject and not the mechanics Choice of Film There are two tyjx's ol color film, color slide film and color negative Kixlak slide film is known as Kodac-hromor Ektachrome and negative film is known as Kodacolor These types are widely available and very dependable Kodacolor negative film is basically designed foi prints, but excellent prints can also lie made from Kodachrome or Ektachrome color slides For general use, even when prints are desired, I recommend Kodachrome over Kodacolor, because with the latter film it is necessary to have prints made of every frame to even see what your pictures look like. You can select color slides for printing by just holding them up to window light and picking the ones you want. KODACHROME 64 is my all time favorite color film It is brilliant, sharp and dependable. Ektachrome 200 is faster and is good for low light situations or when it is necessary to use an extremely high shutter speed to stop action such as a bull fight or the Grand Brix at Monte Carlo Be aware, however, that this high speed culm film is e brume When using slide film I set my film speed indicator about ten points highei than the normal ASA speed rating for I letter color saturation For instance ASA 64 would be about ASA 74 or 77 This helps avoid pale or washed mil for all color slides I use Kodak Tn-black and white pictures, but do most of my shooting in color Choice of Subject This is the most important thing of all Cameras and film are only the tools to create images. It requires the eye of the photographer to select, compose and decide on the precise moment to capture the image, to preserve it in his black box The act of selection and timing is crucial. TOO many travelers find it difficult to photograph people. They sometimes feel hesitant about pointing their camera at a stranger, invading his privacy. There are a few instances and places in the world where the tourists camera is not welcome, and it is wise to be sensitive and responsive to these attitudes. (For instance Moslem women do not wish to have their faces photographed ) I have found, however, that many people do not object to having their picture taken. They are often pleased and interested, especially the children. If I had taken a picture of every child who has asked me to, I would have spent a fortune on film An important rule in photographing people is to move in close, usually the closer the better. This is not difficult if Home Lake Salt The II 4 Tower Bridge on the Thames in lx)ndon is a good subject for the camera enthusiasts. Sunsets may be taken as long as the sun is shielded or is not directly in the center of the frame. a P less sharp than Kod.u |