A Rebel in Paris

Article and Photographs by: Alain Briot
Alain Briot is one of the most successful landscape photographers working
in the U.S. today. He was educated at the Ecole des Beaux Art in Paris,
has a Masters degree in Fine Art, and is currently working on his Phd.
Alain works professionally with large formal film equipment,
but in this article explores the use of a consumer-grade
DSLR on a recent trip to Paris.
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Different camera systems for different photographic needs
Switching from one camera system to another isn't easy. However, throughout the history of photography equipment changes have caused some of the most significant improvements in image content and image quality. Let's face it, we are dependent on our equipment and on how we interface with this equipment.
In December 2003 and January 2004 I spent two weeks photographing in Paris. I took along with me my trustyLinhof Master Teknica 4x5, myFuji 645zimedium format, and my just-acquired...