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              A $60,000 Camera Requires Arctic Mammoth Tusk

              markus klinko ivory mammoth camera small 150x150 A $60,000 Camera Requires Arctic Mammoth Tusk Markus Klinko is a famous celebrity fashion photographer that you’ve probably seen on Bravo’s Double Exposure television show or the countless high end fashion magazines featuring his covers and spreads. Together with his photographic partner Indrani, the duo have produced some of the most iconic celebrity photographs of the last 15-20 years. What you might not know about Markus is that he shoots on a collection of Mamiya RZ and DM cameras and digital backs and uses Leaf and Capture One by Phase One software. What makes his Mamiya cameras so unique though is his custom made ivory mammoth tusk pistol grip which combines the prehistoric era with the modern era all in one camera. For a more serious look at Markus’s camera, check out the second video below.

              Markus Klinko and his ivory camera grip:

              Behind The Scenes:

              July 17, 2011
              Patrick Hall
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              • http://www.qnetx.com George Quiroga

                He must really freak out if it starts raining.

              • http://www.qnetx.com George Quiroga

                He must really freak out if it starts raining.

              • http://www.qnetx.com George Quiroga

                He must really freak out if it starts raining.

              • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=847470423 Louis Rafael Rosenthal

                that ivory tusk is the biggest gag to hit photography. a ridiculous marketing tool at best, not that any of that has any say in the quality of his work.

              • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=847470423 Louis Rafael Rosenthal

                that ivory tusk is the biggest gag to hit photography. a ridiculous marketing tool at best, not that any of that has any say in the quality of his work.

              • http://www.patrickhallphotography.com Patrick Hall

                what do you mean?   It connects him to the ancient power of the Mammoth!

              • http://www.patrickhallphotography.com Patrick Hall

                what do you mean?   It connects him to the ancient power of the Mammoth!

              • http://www.patrickhallphotography.com Patrick Hall

                what do you mean?   It connects him to the ancient power of the Mammoth!

              • http://twitter.com/KevinGarrison Kevin Garrison

                It’s a personal piece for his camera that he likes.  What’s wrong with that?  It’s just like putting rims on a car – I’m sure it has personal meaning to him.  Especially if he found it in Russia himself – I’d want something like that on MY camera.

              • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1404896255 Patrick Mccormack

                well that guy made me hate him in a record time

              • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1404896255 Patrick Mccormack

                well that guy made me hate him in a record time

              • http://kenntam.com Kenn Tam

                I love it when I’m not the one actually posting and can feel free to say things like, “That’s (*@%!^& ridiculous!”  Thanks for the chuckles Patrick. :)

              • http://www.rlmorris.com Lee Morris

                Well said good sir

              • John Villegas

                Forget him… what about her?

                If you watch their series, you can’t help but label her a whiny bitch!

                Shit can her and bring in an upbeat hottie….  just saying.

              • Joe Gunawan

                Wow, wow, I bet he’s a real pain to work with, but man, are his images spectacular!! Give props for the talent

              • Anonymous

                ha!! what a jackass.. great post

              • Anonymous

                ha!! what a jackass.. great post

              • http://www.patrickhallphotography.com Patrick Hall

                wait, what?  I thought this was actually really useful :)  I can only imagine what sort of creativity I could come up with if I too was inspired by the ways of the mammoth!

              • http://profiles.google.com/janne.aavasalo janne aavasalo

                Now it only needs a bit of tiger blood in it and it will be legendary…

              • http://WWW.LIFEASCINEMA.BLOGSPOT.COM SEAN SHIMMEL

                Reminds me of Catholic novelist/satirist Walker Percy’s Lost in The Cosmos: The Last Self Help Book. 

                His witty multiple choice question about how the ordinariness of a table with 4 legs and a top is not enough.To satisfy greater desires for stimulation (novelty), it now needs a top made from shark jaws or support made from exotic animal legs.

              • Anonymous

                LOL you guys are funny. Markus Klinko is freakin’ awesome. If he called you for a shoot, I BET you would assist him. Idrani also used to date Lindsay Lohan. I should show you guys my camera system. Its as over the top as this guys.

              • Anonymous

                True story, I am friends with Markus Klinko on Facebook and they just posted this thread on their official facebook page. Who knew someone this big would actually be checking into Fstoppers so frequently?  

              • http://www.patrickhallphotography.com Patrick Hall

                Awesome!  No matter what anyone has said above, I have to say they produce some amazing photographs.  I remember looking at the Will and Jada Smith portrait when it came out and thinking that was really really clever.  No need betting, we would jump at the opportunity at creating a BTS video for them….drama and ivory cameras included :)

              • Anonymous

                You guys seriously need to contact Jill Greenberg. She is REAL cool and is always posting on facebook. She would do a BTS I’m sure of it.

                http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&biw=1532&bih=772&q=jill+greenberg&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=62l2725l0l2949l11l8l0l1l1l0l494l810l3-1.1l2&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi

              • http://www.facebook.com/people/Rich-Maher/1651965517 Rich Maher

                Great photographer, pompous ass.

              • Ian Ameche

                DA MAMMOTH TOOS

              • http://profiles.google.com/jamesd3rd James Darden

                I watched the series and while he takes some great shots, all I could think of was man this guy is just a cry baby and a punk. Idrani is clearly the brains of the operation.

              • http://www.facebook.com/people/Albert-Lui/26800480 Albert Lui

                Maybe he feels like a power ranger when he shoots photos.

              • http://www.facebook.com/jasonvdm Jason van der Merwe

                Interesting…. The camera seems cool. I wonder how Russia feels about him taking the tusk… Since it’s technically the property of Russia and a historic piece. But way cool. It looks like a Rhino horn.

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