Chrysler Building - New York

Dear All,

 

I will be travelling to New York in the next two weeks. I have

always wanted to take a photograph of the Chrysler Building. Please

could you advise what focal length I will need to get a picture of

the detail at the top of the building taking the photo from the top

of the Empire State Building.

 

Many thanks

 

Ian

This <a href = "http://www.terragalleria.com/america/north-east/new-york/picture.usny6606.html">picture of the Chrysler Building</a> was taken with

the long end of a 80-200.

Dear Quang-Tang,

 

Many thanks for your prompt answer. What a great image! Looks like I may need to take my 300 mm f4 IS and a converter if I want to get closer.

 

Ian

This was taken with a 75mm lens on a 6x6 negative and then cropped.

 

Camera: Seagull M203 (6x6 Folder, Triplet Lens)

Film: Old Kodak Plus-X<div></div>

Im sorry for getting off topic but I was wondering if I could ask something of Quang-Tang.

 

I love your website, such beautiful pictures. Could I ask what type of film you use? (Your webiste mentions you use slide film.)Especially in your Hong Kong, Vietnam and Tokyo pictures? They seem very colorful yet moderate contrast. Jsut the kind of look Ive been looking for!

 

Pete

Here's a version from the top of the Empire State Building with a 90mm lens, Kodak P3200 pushed one stop, developed in D-76.<div></div>

Sorry, I'm not sure of the viewpoint from where the night shot above was taken.... Getting old.

You might find it useful to know that Lyle Gordon's photograph

looks like it was taken from the south side of 42nd Street about a

block west of Grand Central. I've photographed nicely from the

same street but from near the bridge used by Park Avenue to

cross 42nd St - it's a little closer.

 

Incidentally I was surprised on a visit earlier this year to find that I

was allowed to photograph in the lobby which has some nice

Deco touches. Mind you I didn't think it would be worthwhile

asking if my Bronica on a tripod would be OK, or whether they'd

consider signing this property release! Don't think they'd like

flash either so take some fast film.

Peter: although I carry a mix of Velvia, Provia F, EVS, and

Sensia/Astia, the latter is my bread and butter travel film.

Inexpensive, versatile, excellent latitude, neutral but pleasant

colors.

I took one simmular to Quang-Tuan's but not with the great evening light, from Empire State Building. If I remeber correctly it was at 300mm. I also took a close-up of the gargoyle from across the street with a 500mm mirror. One of the very few mirror shots that I liked. The other were with my 28-135 IS probably at the 135mm end.

 

You can see them at http="SwensonStudio.com/crysler.htm"

click on thumbnails to get big image.

 

So the answer is it depends on where you're shooting from and the composition that you're trying to get.

 

Jim

Hi Quang-Tuan thank you! Ive been wanting to get into slide films. I think I'll try out the sensia, your website is very beautifully done, thank you for sharing.