A full size replica of George Lawrence's "captive airship" camera.

Rare 19 inch focal length DAGOR lens made in 1905

Details:

CAMERA - Copy of Lawrence's 22" x 55" panoramic camera fitted with a vintage 19 inch Dagor lens from the same era and similar to what Lawrence used.

Reshooting date - April 11 18th 2006.  Lawrence actually took his view weeks later than April 18th, 1906, but the importance of the April date is obvious. A team of professional photographers from IAPP (International Association of Panoramic Photographers) and KAP (Kite Aerial Photographers) assembled to provide camera and kite demonstrations at locations in San Francisco.  Various panoramic cameras were shown in use from antique to the latest versions made.

Besides the great Lawrence aerial image, other photographers created panoramic views of the great earthquake and fire.  IAPP photographers and anyone else interested in helping will be rephotographing scenes using paning cameras invented before 1906 and contemporary equipment as well.

The end results provide excellent documentation for future generations.