Navy Shutting Down Combat Camera Groups
Feb 14, 2018 14:11:28 #
As an ex Navy Combat Photographer (CombatCamGruLant) out of Norfolk Naval Air Station in the 60s, I am saddened to see the demise of these elite photography groups in the Navy….. I suppose this kind of move is symptomatic of cutbacks in the military in general even though our current administration is pushing to increase funding. 😰 Most of our photographic history of wars was recorded by these guys.....
https://www.dpreview.com/news/9024599812/us-navy-confirms-combat-camera-units-will-be-eliminated-over-budget-issues?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018-february-14&ref_=pe_1822230_272426610_dpr_nl_299_22
https://www.dpreview.com/news/9024599812/us-navy-confirms-combat-camera-units-will-be-eliminated-over-budget-issues?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018-february-14&ref_=pe_1822230_272426610_dpr_nl_299_22
Feb 15, 2018 07:02:25 #
machia
Loc: NJ
Look up USS Astoria on YouTube . Wonderful photographs and 16mm footage of her in WW2 shot by a Navy combat photographer .
I suppose with the advent of cell phones everyone is taking photos now . However , you can’t replace a trained photographer as it pertains to photo journalism or historical / technical documentation . Perhaps they will reactivate the rate of photographers-mate when they realize how important and valuable it is .
Good article , thanks for posting .
I suppose with the advent of cell phones everyone is taking photos now . However , you can’t replace a trained photographer as it pertains to photo journalism or historical / technical documentation . Perhaps they will reactivate the rate of photographers-mate when they realize how important and valuable it is .
Good article , thanks for posting .
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