Tag: leica m3
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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 M3 single-stroke and double-stroke models have distinctive serial number features.
There are numerous versions of the Leica M3, and over time, many people have shared their experiences with them. Some enthusiasts have even published books on the subject. However, there are sometimes discrepancies in how people differentiate between the various models, and I have personally encountered versions that are not covered in their collective experiences. […]
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Leica 5cm f/1.5 Summarit Black & White Film Review
Wide Aperture Lenses An F-stop of 1.5 is considered to be a large aperture in photography, resulting in a shallow depth of field. Typically, shallow focus is used for the background or foreground, rather than the subject itself. However, the Leica 5cm f/1.5 Summarit produces a blur that softens the subject, creating a dreamy, ethereal […]
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I love Leica M3, It’s Just the Beginning
I Bruce Lee once said, “It is not daily increase but daily decrease, hack away the unessential. The closer to the source, the less wastage there is.” This quote applies perfectly to LEICA’s first M camera, which has no batteries, battery chargers, or SD cards, and no other frameline besides the 50mm lens. My heart […]