From the 70's
Mar 11, 2022 16:27:41 #
Here are USAC sprint cars on different track that I went to. I went to New Bremen when it was asphalt and dirt in 1979. In the late 70's the promoter at Winchester would let me shoot from outside turn 4 and I got Opperman at Eldora. Then there is Sheldon Kinser and Chuck Gurney at Terra Haute, and there is Pancho at New Bremen, Findlay and Winchester. Finally the awesome Nikkor 2000mm F:11 lens I got in the first turn at Indy. The lens is valued between $32,000 and $26,000,Its 2'-0" long and weighs in at 30lb and comes with is own cradle. Imagine what a tripod for this lens would cost.
Mar 11, 2022 18:38:40 #
therwol
Loc: USA
Larryshuman wrote:
Here are USAC sprint cars on different track that ... (show quote)
Amazing pictures. What did the lens cost new? Is it a mirror lens (looks like one.)
Mar 11, 2022 20:00:40 #
Mar 12, 2022 00:02:31 #
I was always a turn both ways guy but these are a wonderful set of the left turn only bunch. I think B&W is a perfect medium 
Mar 12, 2022 05:24:01 #
tramsey wrote:
Nice but nicer in color
I loaded all the tri-x film with 2 Kodak film loaders myself and processed all the rolls in D76. That kept the costs down when I'm processing 13 rolls from a weekend of shooting. I used a Nikon FTN with a F36 motor drive and a F2 with a MD-1 and MB-1. So when shooting with those cameras B&W was the only consideration to control costs.
Mar 12, 2022 05:34:07 #
therwol wrote:
Amazing pictures. What did the lens cost new? Is it a mirror lens (looks like one.)
It was a special order lens so I think it would take a boat load of cash even in the 70's.
Mar 12, 2022 06:50:19 #
Mar 12, 2022 07:02:29 #
Larryshuman wrote:
Here are USAC sprint cars on different track that ... (show quote)
Great set of images!!!!
I have a tripod that will Hold that lens
Either tripod will handle that lens, but the one standing tallest will hold the photographer too, and is for sale for $50 plus shipping.
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Mar 12, 2022 08:22:05 #
Mar 12, 2022 08:36:57 #
BurghByrd
Loc: Pittsburgh
What a glass beast. Here's a description I found on line:
https://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/reflex/2000mm.htm
https://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/reflex/2000mm.htm
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Mar 12, 2022 09:24:00 #
I shot and developed so many rolls of tri-x in college. I get nostalgic every time I see its familiar grain.
Mar 12, 2022 09:57:33 #
Mar 12, 2022 11:43:46 #
Good memories! Would like to see some of your turn 1 Indy photos. My first 500 was in 1958. Thanks
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