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David Burnett, a Washington DC-based photojournalism legend, has been a photo hero of mine since college. Back in my college days, he was always doing something different than everyone else. He was always trying something new, and I was a photojournalism student at Ohio University, and a proud Burnett fan.
A lot has changed since those early days of the late ’80s and early ’90s. But thankfully, Burnett hasn’t – he’s still innovating, still experimenting. Still pushing himself to go beyond the typical, the obvious, the routine.
In this really cool installment of “In The Bag,” I had the privilege of interviewing David Burnett, which gave me the perfect excuse to go looking through his bag. There should be no surprise that its loaded up with gear that helps to keep his creative energies flowing, his options open, and his innovation as impressive today as it was in my college days.
In this video, Burnett was packing 2 Canon EOS 5Dcameras. (That’s of the non-Mark II variety, in case you were wondering.).
Some of the items featured in the video include:
Think Tank Photo “Airport Security” bag
Pacemaker Speed Graphic camera (old school!!)
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 85mm f/f.12 II USM AutoFocus Lens
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Autofocus Lens
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 Tilt Shift Lens
20 Comments
7-6-2010
This was a fantastic interview. I was trained on film and still have a love of film cameras and it was great to see how a seasoned professional uses them in his daily work. Thanks guys!
7-7-2010
Yep me too – trained way back when film ruled and i guess i am around the same age as David so interesting to see how he goes about his profession- Grant
7-7-2010
My hero since 1977. 1977? Ouch.
7-12-2010
iPhone video link?
7-12-2010
Does anyone know which focus screen David was referring to for manual focus in the video? Many thanks!
7-12-2010
Do you have a link for the 5D focus screen he uses? (Interesting viewing, thanks)
7-12-2010
Excellent! Big fan of Mr Burnett. I especially love the film work.
7-13-2010
the EES screen for the 5d (mark ONE) is the one i use.. not sure what the screens are for mark TWO, etc>..)
7-15-2010
Most Awesome – Really enjoyed this one – I’m getting me one of those Canon Tilt/Shift Lenses – Thanks!
7-18-2010
Thank you David for the focus screen info :)
7-21-2010
David B, what are your favorite films to use on your 120N?
5-24-2011
Guys, thank you so much for this, it was wonderful. He sure looks like a humble down to earth guy, despite his brilliancy.
7-4-2011
I had the pleasure to work with David many years ago on a Kodak shoot in Miami. Working out in the hot Florida sun, David was nice enough to purchase everyone on the crew fishing caps. It was a baseball cap with a bill that was 12″ long. During the shoot I saw something that I needed to point out to David. As a crew member I wanted to keep it from the Art Director. So as David was shooting I leaned over to whisper in David’s ear. However I had forgotten that I was wearing a cap that was 10 miles long. David turned to see what I was pointing out and BANG! I poked him right in his camera eye. I was so embarrassed and totally freaking out. OMG I’ve ended the career of a prize winning photographer. The good news is it was not as bad as it seemed and the shoot went on without a hitch. I still have that hat!
7-26-2011
What a great video/interview, i always love hearing from the seasoned film photographers and how they did it – and David is no different, what a guy.
8-1-2011
Terrific interview, i always love to hear from these old school photographers
11-4-2011
I love to see a Holga come out of a famous photographer’s bag! :) Wonderful interview packed with interesting and useful information. Thank you so much.
1-9-2012
…makes you want to run out the door and make something happen.
1-13-2012
What an amazing photographer!! I was lucky enough to hear a talk by David in Adelaide late last year at the Nikon Event. It was one of the most powerful talks I had ever heard. If you ever get the chance to see him make sure you do it!!
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