Well, there's actually nothing new about this acquisition since it happened back in November or so, but I finally got my hands on a Leica M series camera, specifically the Leica M4-2. It's basically one of the least expensive Ms you can get.
I also picked up a Leitz Summaron 35mm f/2.8 lens (chrome) for it. The camera itself is in BEAUTIFUL condition. It's a totally old-school camera -- all manual, rangefinder focusing, no light meter, and *gasp* it uses FILM!!
So why Leica? Leica (or Leitz Cameras) were the inventors of the 35mm camera. They've become known for their excellence in optics and precision mechanics in their cameras. They would be considered the Rolls-Royce or Bentleys of the camera world. Part brand, part craftmanship, part hype.
I took my very first photos with that camera on a business trip to NYC and posted them here.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
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