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 04/09/2003 07:04:19 PM · #1
L lens, possibly 35-350 mm or perhaps 100-400 IS L... The camera is most likely a 1D.


War in Iraq

Message edited by author 2003-04-09 19:04:32.
 04/09/2003 07:40:55 PM · #2
Great shot. Makes you realise that photojournalism isn't only glory.
04/09/2003 08:24:09 PM · #3
In my wartime experience combat photographers fully understood the risk of injury or death.
Today we apparently have a collection of "journalists" who expect combat troops to accept hostile fire, wounds or death, to cover these same "journalists".
Most of these same "journalists" are extremely well paid civilians who can pack up and go home at any time events get too hot for them. I am not in sympathy with any whining or bitching from these people, or their protective unions.
 04/09/2003 08:38:43 PM · #4
Bingo, John, Bingo.
 04/09/2003 08:54:03 PM · #5
Totally...furthermore, if I were a tank captain and I thought someone was shooting at me from a building, I sure as hell wouldn't put those journalists' safety over and above my own safety. I'd blow a hole in the building, too. Accept the possibility of being shot at our get out. It's a warzone!
 04/09/2003 08:59:42 PM · #6
No one has ever said they don't understand the risk. Besides, the thread is about Canon cameras in Iraq :-)


Originally posted by JEM:
In my wartime experience combat photographers fully understood the risk of injury or death.
Today we apparently have a collection of "journalists" who expect combat troops to accept hostile fire, wounds or death, to cover these same "journalists".
Most of these same "journalists" are extremely well paid civilians who can pack up and go home at any time events get too hot for them. I am not in sympathy with any whining or bitching from these people, or their protective unions.

 04/09/2003 09:12:08 PM · #7
Paganini -- the note accompanying the Canon photo expressed the "Ire of the Committee For The Protection of Journalists".
I stand by my comment.
04/09/2003 09:47:28 PM · #8
Someone at Dpreview.com said it was a 1D and 300mm prime
 04/09/2003 10:20:42 PM · #9
Originally posted by joebar:
Someone at Dpreview.com said it was a 1D and 300mm prime


Could very well be.... I don't think it'd be a Canon 1Ds or a 10D, as the body isn't a professional body. canon 1d is the same as the 1v series....
 04/09/2003 10:21:26 PM · #10
Yes, but this thread isn't about that. If you want to rant about pro-war issues, use the RANT forum.

Originally posted by JEM:
Paganini -- the note accompanying the Canon photo expressed the "Ire of the Committee For The Protection of Journalists".
I stand by my comment.

 04/10/2003 12:24:33 AM · #11
Originally posted by paganini:
Could very well be.... I don't think it'd be a Canon 1Ds or a 10D, as the body isn't a professional body. canon 1d is the same as the 1v series....


the 1Ds is a pro body camera as well.. Almost identical to the 1D.. Dont think a PJ would have the 1Ds as it is only 3fps compared to the much faster 1D.
 04/10/2003 12:29:41 AM · #12
It is definately the 300mm f/2.8L and probably a 1D.
 04/10/2003 05:11:42 AM · #13
Originally posted by paganini:
Yes, but this thread isn't about that. If you want to rant about pro-war issues, use the RANT forum.


Well, we've all seen a Canon camera before. That you posted a camera with blood on it lends to discussion pertaining to the situation in which blood were made to appear on the lens, no? It's not about the hardware so much as it is about the blood.

James.

04/10/2003 09:27:50 AM · #14
The thread opening is clearly labeled, in red, "War in Iraq".
Those of us who have experienced war are not necessarily pro-war...we recognize it may be the only way to remove a cancerous growth from the body of humanity.
 04/10/2003 09:30:22 AM · #15
A bloody camera is a strong statement, that says different things to different people.

Since you started this thread, Paganini, and obviously have strong views about what it 'should be about', why don't you tell us what it says to you, and what your wishes are for this thread. Thanks.
 04/10/2003 10:24:06 AM · #16
I really don't care what it says to me -- I'm only sharing the photo to everyone who are fanatics with Canon hardware :) and L lenses. Wonder if the camera/lens still works, that is, is it in better shape than the photographer?

And if I did voice my opinion, i'd say "Sorry to the journalist, but this is war and risks should be expected".

Originally posted by magnetic9999:
A bloody camera is a strong statement, that says different things to different people.

Since you started this thread, Paganini, and obviously have strong views about what it 'should be about', why don't you tell us what it says to you, and what your wishes are for this thread. Thanks.

 04/14/2003 01:48:29 AM · #17
I would like to see the images that card has sitting on it. I would think the photog was shooting up until he got taken out.
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