Talking Cameras with Lee Johnson

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In today’s episode of Talking Cameras, I am sitting down with Lee A. Johnson. The British-born programmer and photographer lives in a tiny ski village in the Swiss Alps. There, he captures mountainous scenes with his Hasselblad X-Pan, shoots reportages and other long-term projects with his Hasselblad cameras or is out and about with his 4x5 Toyo field camera.
Lee started working on a variety of fantastic projects over the years. For instance, he visited Monaco four times for his long-term project Formula Non that focuses on what’s happening around the famous Formula One race tracks around the world.
Lee has been published online and in magazines, and has self published his own projects; he has had exhibitions and sells his prints online and in a local gallery.
Let’s take a closer look at his cameras and approach as a photographer.
Gear discussed:
Hasselblad 202fa
Hasselblad 203fe
Hasselblad X-Pan
Toyo 4x5 field camera
Visit Lee’s website: www.formulanon...
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30 сен 2024

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@Seapatico Год назад

I don't know why you don't narrate Mercedes ads. That seems like a missed opportunity lol

@AnalogInsights Год назад

Haha, good one.

@danbuchman7497 Год назад

Hi, I really enjoyed this interview. It makes me think of a programmer I knew in the late 80’s (who’s name is Max… ironic) who was a large format photographer. Interesting how people with a mathematical bent exercise their creative side. I can also relate to his reluctance to take commissions. In college, I played in some bands and found that the practice took all the joy of just making music. Thanks for sharing.

@sfenwick Год назад

Love the Talking Cameras series! Please produce more :) Cheers from Chicago.

@trastevere2007 Год назад

Bery good. Thought provoking even.

@sebastianfichtner1876 Год назад

I really, really enjoy this series of interviews! Great guests, great insights and even though it's talking about cameras, it's more than simply talking about cameras! Looking forward to more of this!

@MarcS4R Год назад

Great talk, I own a 203 FE as well. The focal plane bodies are so amazing.

@the_last_rangefinder_society Год назад

What a super interesting interview of a fascinating man! Thankyou.

@marcgravel3010 Год назад

Very inspiring as usual!!! Makes me want to take my Hasselblad for a walk! Thank-you!!

@robertchristian6910 Год назад

Good morning. An interesting alternative to the Hasselblad would be the Rolleiflex SLX model II. Classic lens designs including a couple from from Schneider Kreuznach. Built in motor drive auto and manual exposure. There is even a 2X converter. Yeah it's little heavy .... NO I"M NOT SELLING MINE!

@davidjb9199 Год назад

Really enjoyed this interview with Lee's particular insight into "the process". I almost feel like some sections of this should be recorded and played back for all the people out there who criticize the use of film in this digital age. Lee described it well and shows quite a bit discipline in holding out for the image he is after. I tend to think that the current infatuation with super high frame rates is related to this. Instead of being patient, just rip off a couple of hundred frames - surely there must a good one in there somewhere! The key word I kept repeating to myself during this video was "deliberate". I guess this is why I have been less interested lately in picking up my digital gear and been shooting more film (again). Also, I found myself nodding in agreement with him when he spoke of the performance features of the Hassy 200 series. While I have not captured the number of frame that he has, I feel the same way about my Rolleiflex 6008 Professional. Great video.

@jasongold6751 Год назад

This is slow! Profound and slow.Lee works vry slowly. Carefully and well thought out. I admire but me too hoppity hop!

@KeithHodgkinson Год назад

Very interesting conversation, cheers.

@mynewcolour Год назад

Absolutely brilliant.

@WoodyONeal Год назад

I always feel like you are way to close to the camera and have to duck down to fit in the frame. 😂

@rolle820 Год назад

Thank you Max and all other involved with the channel for another excellent video! You have built up a great body of videos over the years (a bit like Lee and his long term projects) and I hope you will find working on the channel rewarding for many years to come. I love watching your videos, contemplative and knowledgeabale in a way few can rival on youtube. Thank you :)

@AnalogInsights Год назад

Thank you for your kind feedback. This means a lot to me. Glad to hear that you appreciate our little channel and the somewhat different videos we produce. Thanks!

@ahsan_live 8 месяцев назад

Enjoyed the interview thoroughly.

@protestagain Год назад

Yeah, all of those photos I haven't taken. Those are my best photos, just wait and see. That process, over several years to take the photo. What a relief to see, as you made the image in your head many years before. Incredibly interesting to hear him.

@GregTPhoto Год назад

Great interview. Enjoyed the burnout topic and how he works on different projects.

@bigjeffliv Год назад

Great interview. Incredibly insightful, I'm sharing this with friends as the essence of why they should get into photography shines through. Possibly your best video yet, chaps. Bravo.

@Bro_nica Год назад

that was just great! Nice to hear he was starting of with skateboarding and his approche to natural lighting, cause its pretty much the same with me, so i can relate perfectly!

@michaellong9526 Год назад

Very interesting interview. Very enjoyable, offering insights to a process, your interviewing style, just right overviewing, commentary and concise questions.Good work😊

@robstammers7149 Год назад

I couldn't afford to buy a neck strap for a Hasselblad camera, let alone buy one of these beautiful cameras, but hey that's life. But I've really enjoyed watching this video. Many thanks.

@mrmet5 Год назад

Very profound man and profound interview. Thanks for this Lee and Max.

@john_murch Год назад

Fascinating conversation Max, thanks for sharing!

@alexandermatragos Год назад

Thank you for doing these interviews and showcasing artists that many people are not familiar with. It's always enjoyable listening to these conversations. And while gear is always a fun aspect I really liked that Lee shared a lot about his work and his approach on the various ongoing projects he has. Hope to see more of these interviews in the future.