I used Leica M3, M4/2, M4/P and M6 35mm rangefinder cameras professionally for two decades, so have some good experiences with them. Like most manual cameras they're simple to use and extremely reliable under all situations from weddings to wars. For years I also used a Leica IIIf RD/DA for pleasure... but, the sale of those fine cameras did not end a love affair! ~ Ed Buziak
Leica M9-P Hermès + 28mm f/2 Summocron…
The M9-P Edition Hermès has been posted around on just about every single photography, technology and lifestyle blog, so of course I’ve been seeing alot of it. At first I didn’t pay much attention, because collectable cameras just aren’t my thing. But the first thing that struck me about it were the clean looks and design of the top plate. I especially liked the curve near the shutter speed dial. But there was something else… then it finally dawned on me this morning - it has no hot shoe! No wonder it looks so great!
Leica M8 + 15mm Voigtlander + Billingham Hadley bag… a classic kit.
The Hadley and the Voigtlanders (by christianyves)
Leica M5 35mm film rangefinder camera…
(Source: fuckyeahcameraporn, via ilovemyleica)
Leica M9-P + Summilux 50mm…
Leica M9-P with Summilux 50mm ASPH by Kristian Dowling on Flickr.
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Leica M6 café scene…
(Source: thosedaysareso, via ilovemyleica)
Leica M9-P… A few weeks ago I had the chance of using one owned by my Paris based photographer friend Eric Morin… and it still retains the simple pleasure of feeling totally in control of an instrument that needs no extra buttons or additional menus. Surprisingly weighty too… reminded me of how other photographers were always shocked when they held my old Leica M3 and DR Summicron… “solid” was the word they always used.
Leica M9-P by terencehonin on Flickr.
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Leica 50mm f/2.8 Elmar lens… beautiful!
I decided to replace my Voigtlander Color-Skopar 50mm f/2.5 lens with the Leica 50mm f/2.8 Elmar-M (chrome/brass version). The Leica 50mm f/2.8 Elmar-M is a remake of the original 1950s collapsible Elmar f/2.8. This version is the latest and final version of the collapsible Elmar and was in production from 1994-2007.
Since I never shot my Color-Skopar at f/2.5, I feel right at home with the Elmar-M’s f/2.8 aperture. I chose this over a 50mm f2 Summicron of any vintage because I love the Elmar’s softer draw. I usually use the 50mm range as a portraits lens due to its versatility to frame head shots as well as full bodies. The Summicron is just too sharp for what I use the 50mm range for.
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Leica MP in black and brass :~)
Like the Velveteen rabbit, this camera shows signs of ‘loving use’. Beautiful!
Another year of faithful service
MP by X100
A Happy New Year to you all or, if you prefer:
