Category: gear
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Leica Elmar 50mm f/3.5 With Black & Bhite Films Review
The Birth of the Standard Lens The Ur-Leica, created in 1914, served as the precursor to the first line of cameras that used film in the 24 x 36mm format. At least three UR Leicas were built by Barnack, who also experimented with lenses, including the retractable Mikro-Summar 42mm f/4.5. Traditionally, a standard lens is […]
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Leica Elmar 35mm f/3.5 With Black & White Film Review
Cookies in the pocket Leica Elmar35 f/3.5 When I am no longer able to change my vision, I am challenged to change my lens. Max Berek creates 35mm and 50mm ‘cookies’. Tiny and beautiful. Sometimes I don’t want to bring a camera bag, so I put another Elmar in my pocket with my cookies. […]
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LEICA HEKTOR 28mm F/6.3 Review
Hektor, a lens model used in Leica cameras, is named after Max Berek’s dog and a hero in Greek mythology. Similar to other Leica lens models like Summicron, Summilux, Elmar, Elmarit, and Noctilux, Hektor represents the maximum aperture value. The maximum aperture range for Hektor lenses is typically 6.3 or 5.6. While larger aperture values […]
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LEICA 50mm f/2 SUMMICRON-M v4 and v5 Black & White Film
LEICA 50mm f/2 SUMMICRON-M v4 and v5 Designers Dr. Walter Mandler, the renowned designer of Leica lenses and CEO of Ernst Leitz Canada, discovered long ago the secret to producing a high-quality 50mm lens. As a result, even the most affordable 50mm prime lens boasts optical performance that outshines many other brands. Modern Models Most […]
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Leica Summicron-M 90mm f2 II Black & White Film
Origin Walter Mandler became very frustrated when the first generation Summicron 90mm lens did not gain popularity due to its large size. In response, he designed the second generation Summicron 90mm f/2, which was a great success. The optical design remained unchanged from 1980 to 1998, highlighting the historical significance of the E55 version lens. […]
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LEICA 0 Series Oskar Barnack Limited Edition camera w/Anastigmat 50/3.5 lens
“Today is worth two tomorrows” is a philosophy that resonates with those of us who work with film. When playing with the Leica 0-series replica, the anticipation of what the photos will look like adds to the excitement of tomorrow. The Leica 0 series camera takes Leica’s slow and portable philosophy to the extreme, allowing […]
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Leica 50mm f/2 Summicron Rigid Is The Second Choice
Sound: I love the satisfying sound of turning the aperture ring on my Leica Rigid lens. It’s a small, clean sound that reminds me of the snap of a flower stem. Unfortunately, this sound cannot be heard in later Leica lenses. Beauty: In my opinion, the Leica Rigid is the most beautiful 50mm lens in […]
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Leica 180-degree Flash Bracket CTOOM/15545
CTOOM/15545 (19531964) describes an adjustable bracket that is designed to be fitted to the base of a camera, allowing the flash gun to be positioned at any angle through 180 degrees. Initially, this accessory was manufactured using white plastic; however, by the mid-1950s, it was being produced using black painted metal. I must say, I […]
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How to focus off-center with Leica M?
When using Leica M rangefinder cameras, focusing off-center is actually quite simple. Just focus on the off-center object first, then keep the focus ring in position and shift the camera left or right to recompose the image. If you can estimate the distance to the object, you can also use the distance scale on the […]
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Leica uses SR44 or LR44?
Leica uses SR44 or LR44? LR44 and SR44 are both button cell batteries with a similar size and shape, but they have some differences in their chemical composition and performance. LR44 batteries are alkaline batteries, while SR44 batteries are silver oxide batteries. Alkaline batteries have a higher energy density and a longer shelf life, but […]