Prosophos

Life's Little Moments

Menu

Skip to content
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Contact

Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid f/2 (1963)

Thanksgiving, 2019.

2019, Beyond 200 feet of My House™, Favourite, Film, Inspiration, Kodak Tri-X 400, Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid f/2 (1963), Leica M3, Portrait, Scanner - Plustek 8200i, Street, Within 200 feet of My House™

↑ Leica M3, Leica 50mm Summicron Dual Range, Kodak Tri-X 400, and Plustek 8200i.

October 14, 2019 Peter | Prosophos 9 Comments

Soccer trio.

Film, Inspiration, Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid f/2 (1963), Leica M3, Portrait, Sports, The Beautiful Game

Soccer trio

↑Leica M3, Kodak Tri-X 400, and Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid @ f/2.

June 17, 2013June 14, 2015 Peter | Prosophos 3 Comments

Magic Moment.

2013, Favourite, Film, Inspiration, Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid f/2 (1963), Leica M3, Life's Little Moments, Portrait, Sports

This 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.

Magic Moment

↑Leica M3, Kodak Tri-X 400, and Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid @ f/2.

June 16, 2013 Peter | Prosophos 5 Comments

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)

Smile

↑Leica M3, Kodak Tri-X 400, and Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid @ f/2.

June 15, 2013 Peter | Prosophos 3 Comments

The Toss.

2013, Favourite, Film, Inspiration, Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid f/2 (1963), Leica M3, Portrait, Sports

Shooting 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)

The Toss

↑Leica M3, Kodak Tri-X 400, and Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid @ f/2.

June 14, 2013 Peter | Prosophos 8 Comments

The kick (film).

2013, Favourite, Film, Inspiration, Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid f/2 (1963), Portrait, Sports

The Kick (film)

↑Leica M3, Kodak Tri-X 400, and Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid @ f/2.8.

–

This photo was chosen as a Leica Fotografie International (LFI) Master Shot:

–

LFI Master Shot

June 10, 2013February 25, 2014 Peter | Prosophos 3 Comments

Sunday morning (film).

2013, Favourite, Film, Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid f/2 (1963), Leica M3, Portrait, The Beautiful Game

Watching the action, on the soccer field.

Sunday Morning (film)

↑Leica M3, Kodak Tri-X 400, and Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid @ f/2.

June 9, 2013June 14, 2015 Peter | Prosophos Leave a comment

The beautiful game (on film).

Film, Inspiration, Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid f/2 (1963), Leica M3, Portrait, Sports, The Beautiful Game

The beautiful game (film)

↑Leica M3, Kodak Tri-X 400, and Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid @ f/2.

June 7, 2013June 14, 2015 Peter | Prosophos 3 Comments

My M3.

2013, Favourite, Inspiration, iPhone, Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid f/2 (1963), Leica M3, Print

My M3

↑iPhone 5.

–

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.

June 6, 2013June 6, 2013 Peter | Prosophos 7 Comments
Widgets

Leica Serial No. Look-up

  • Leica Serial No. Look-up

The Picture You'll Never See

  • The Picture You'll Never See

Search Prosophos.com

Archives

Categories

Create a website or blog at WordPress.com
  • Follow Following
    • Prosophos
    • Join 1,232 other followers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • Prosophos
    • Customize
    • Follow Following
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
 

Loading Comments...