Today’s Post by Joe Farace
The Bullet Nosed Studebaker models of 1950 and 1951 were designed by Raymond Loewy and are a favorite of my wife Mary. The bullet nose models were available in three differently sized models: the Champion, the Commander, and (get this) the Land Cruiser. I think this one (below) is a 1950 Champion but I could be wrong. Any Studie experts want to let me know what it is? If I’m wrong I’ll correct this post.
This Bullet Nosed Studebaker was photographed using an EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM, a Canon L-series lens that offers an 180 degree angle-of-view at 8mm. To limit chromatic aberrations and color fringing, the optical design incorporates two ultra-low dispersion glass elements with a Sub Wavelength coating to control flare and ghosting. Fluorine coating was applied to the front element to resist fingerprints and smudges.
Since, it’s an L-series lens, the EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM is sealed against dust and moisture for working in inclement environmental conditions. A built-in filter holder is located at the back of the lens and accepts cut gel filters. The lens is designed for full-frame DSLRs but can also be used with APS-C models, like the EOS Rebel T3 that I used here, where it provides a 12.8-24mm equivalent field-of-view
How I made this shot: Studebakers, like this bullet-nosed model, exert a strong pull to my automotive tastes. This particular Studebaker was photographed at a car show in Golden, Colorado.
This image was made when I was looking for a subject to show how the EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM lens had a trace of vignetting with the (removable) lens hood in place, even when used with a 1.6 magnification factor camera such as the EOS Rebel T3. With this HDR image, shot at just 9mm any vignetting is eliminated. Tip: To get the maximum coverage with the EF 8-15mm f/4L lens on a 1.6 multiplication factor camera, like the EOS Rebel T3, take off the lens hood.
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