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  1. 2008-08-14, 09:13 AM #1
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    Packing for the Olympics

    Photographer Vincent Laforet is covering the Olympic Games for Newsweek magazine. Take a look at his preparations!

    http://www.vincentlaforet.com/Gear/large-1.html
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  2. 2008-08-14, 09:38 AM #2
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    Re: Packing for the Olympics

    God god...how the hell do you decide which configuration to use? I guess though he must know since he's a pro. Lots of nice Canon glass on that table. Very impressive.
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    Re: Packing for the Olympics

    I wonder what presents the need for so many teleconverters?
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    Re: Packing for the Olympics

    Quote Originally Posted by flyboy 28
    I wonder what presents the need for so many teleconverters?
    I would imagine it has something to do with his collection of long primes...
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    Re: Packing for the Olympics

    If you go through the gallery, the captions are interesting. If you wanted to know what he had

    "Caption: 7/30/08 - I will be shooting Canon two EOS 1Ds MKIIIs, Three Canon EOS1D MKIIIs, and a 5D - I will mix the 1Ds and 1D Cameras back and forth between my shooting camera and high-res remote cameras - depending on the sport and how many frames per second you need (the high resolution body (1Ds) is slightly slower. I make sure to enter all custom functions BEFORE I leave... waiting until you get there is a big mistake. I'm also bringing more than 100 GB of Lexar high speed UDMA cards to feed these monster (close to 20 CF cards) as I'll be shooting everything in RAW - withouth exception. Photo ©Vincent Laforet"
    "lol retart"
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    Re: Packing for the Olympics

    Mother of God...


    Have you ever seen a grown man naked?
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    Re: Packing for the Olympics

    What's with all that garbage on the table? lol
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    Re: Packing for the Olympics

    Quote Originally Posted by wunaladreamin
    What's with all that garbage on the table? lol


    (from http://www.naturfotograf.com/lens_surv.html)

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    Re: Packing for the Olympics

    His poor grammar gradually annoyed me more and more.
    Email me anytime at [email protected].
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    Re: Packing for the Olympics

    I'll be shooting everything in RAW - withouth exception.
    Well of course - with all that gear, he didn't leave any room to pack his underwear :shock:
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    Re: Packing for the Olympics

    Pshaw, he doesn't need to change his clothes! He never sleeps!
    "lol retart"
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    Re: Packing for the Olympics

    Is it safe to say that this guy is clearly the Chuck Norris of photography?
    Have you ever seen a grown man naked?
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    Re: Packing for the Olympics

    Quote Originally Posted by threeholerglory
    Is it safe to say that this guy is clearly the Chuck Norris of photography?
    not just yet. we know the results when chuck enters a room. we've yet to see his...
    it is mathematically impossible for either hummingbirds, or helicopters to fly. fortunately, neither are aware of this.
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    Re: Packing for the Olympics

    Related story from Gizmodo: Quarter Million Dollars of Digital Photo Gear in a Single Photo

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    Re: Packing for the Olympics

    Quote Originally Posted by cancidas
    Quote Originally Posted by threeholerglory
    Is it safe to say that this guy is clearly the Chuck Norris of photography?
    not just yet. we know the results when chuck enters a room. we've yet to see his...
    Here's his blog with some of his photos from the Olympics so far. Great photos, and some interesting writing as well.

    http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/olympicp ... fault.aspx
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