(please click on the image to view at MAXIMUM size and sharpness)
↑Leica M9 and Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH @ f/1.4.
Opinion: Leica X Vario.
Inspiration, Q&A, Teaching point
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The newly released Leica X Vario has “it”.
What’s “it”?
…Image quality.
This camera has image quality in spades. All of the sample photos I’ve seen just ooze micro-contrast, sharpness, jaw-dropping colour, etc.
The Leica M8 had”it”.
The Leica M9 had “it”.
Heck, the Sony RX1 has “it”.
The Leica M240 will never have “it” (sorry, I couldn’t resist).
Am I tempted to get this camera?
Surprisingly, yes.
Will I get this camera?
No.
All the documented shortcomings — slow zoom lens, slow auto focus, no built-in viewfinder (forget the price for now, I mean, this is Leica so you know what you’re in for) — ultimately conspire against this camera, at least for my kind of shooting. I’m too addicted to the “decisive moment” and the rapidity of rangefinder shooting.
But, man, have you seen the sample images? The colour?
Wow.
—Peter.
My kids’ school Fun Fair video.
InspirationThis is password protected…
—Peter.
Soccer trio.
Film, Inspiration, Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid f/2 (1963), Leica M3, Portrait, Sports, The Beautiful Game
↑Leica M3, Kodak Tri-X 400, and Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid @ f/2.
Magic Moment.
2013, Favourite, Film, Inspiration, Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid f/2 (1963), Leica M3, Life's Little Moments, Portrait, SportsThis was going to be a simple profile shot, with the magic of twilight setting the mood.
And then, engrossed in the distant action, she suddenly pumped her fist as her face lit up — just as the shutter clicked.
↑Leica M3, Kodak Tri-X 400, and Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid @ f/2.
Smile.
2013, Favourite, Film, Inspiration, Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid f/2 (1963), Leica M3, Portrait, Sports(please click on the image to view at MAXIMUM size and sharpness)
↑Leica M3, Kodak Tri-X 400, and Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid @ f/2.
The Toss.
2013, Favourite, Film, Inspiration, Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid f/2 (1963), Leica M3, Portrait, SportsShooting with film involves a bit of a leap of faith: you never know if you’ve nailed a shot until well after the fact.
(please click on the image to view at MAXIMUM size and sharpness)
↑Leica M3, Kodak Tri-X 400, and Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid @ f/2.
H.
2013, Favourite, Inspiration, Leica 50mm Noctilux f/0.95, Photo Shoot, Portrait, Street(please click on the image to view at MAXIMUM size and sharpness)
↑Leica M9 and Leica Noctilux @ f/0.95.
Son, Mother, Daughter.
2013, Favourite, Inspiration, Leica 50mm Noctilux f/0.95, Photo Shoot, Portrait, Teaching pointOne of the best ways to achieve good composition is to “fill the frame”.
↑Leica M9 and Leica Noctilux @ f/0.95.
Friends, 1 – 5.
Inspiration, Leica 50mm Noctilux f/0.95, Photo Shoot, Portrait(Please click on each image to view at MAXIMUM size and sharpness)
↑All images: Leica M9 and Leica Noctilux @ f/0.95.
The kick (film).
2013, Favourite, Film, Inspiration, Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid f/2 (1963), Portrait, Sports
↑Leica M3, Kodak Tri-X 400, and Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid @ f/2.8.
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This photo was chosen as a Leica Fotografie International (LFI) Master Shot:
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Sunday morning (film).
2013, Favourite, Film, Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid f/2 (1963), Leica M3, Portrait, The Beautiful GameWatching the action, on the soccer field.
↑Leica M3, Kodak Tri-X 400, and Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid @ f/2.
Son, Mother.
Inspiration, Leica 50mm Noctilux f/0.95, Photo Shoot, Portrait(Please click on image to view at MAXIMUM size and sharpness)
↑Leica M9 and Leica Noctilux @ f/0.95.
The beautiful game (on film).
Film, Inspiration, Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid f/2 (1963), Leica M3, Portrait, Sports, The Beautiful Game
↑Leica M3, Kodak Tri-X 400, and Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid @ f/2.
My M3.
2013, Favourite, Inspiration, iPhone, Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid f/2 (1963), Leica M3, Print
↑iPhone 5.
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The iconic Leica M3, as photographed by the iconic iPhone 🙂
(You may also have noticed the 50mm Summicron f/2 Rigid).
What is it about these old cameras that makes grown men want to do silly things, like pose them for pictures?
—Peter.
Daughter, Father.
Inspiration, Leica 50mm Noctilux f/0.95, Photo Shoot, Portrait
↑Leica M9 and Leica Noctilux @ f/0.95.
Ice Cream Man.
Inspiration, Leica 50mm Noctilux f/0.95, Photo Shoot, Portrait
↑Leica M9 and Leica Noctilux @ f/0.95.
The throw.
2013, Favourite, Inspiration, Leica 50mm Noctilux f/0.95, Portrait, StreetOne of many shots taken at the Fun Fair this weekend.
↑Leica M9 and Leica Noctilux @ f/0.95.
Prosophos 