curiosity
May 24, 2021 17:42:36 #
May 24, 2021 18:17:41 #
Without any back up data, No, they don't.. Most photographers can't afford Leica, ex. some of the old Film Cameras. Though film is wonderful, it is much more complicated logistically than digital, and in any volume far more expensive.
May 24, 2021 18:20:25 #
Imagemine wrote:
Y-do most street & documentary photographers use Leica 
Why not?
In the past, Leica was invented for fast lenses on small film (35mm), making possible candid pictures that captured "the decisive moment"--as opposed to traditional larger cameras such as 4x5 press cameras.
Today, I think Leica is a small part of the market, because it is expensive. But for a long time, a beginner could get a used Leica very reasonably and compete with experts. Since Leicas are always in demand, they have good trade-in value, too.
May 24, 2021 18:23:31 #
quixdraw wrote:
Without any back up data, No, they don't.. Most photographers can't afford Leica, ex. some of the old Film Cameras. Though film is wonderful, it is much more complicated logistically than digital, and in any volume far more expensive.
Quix, does Leica still make film cameras?
May 24, 2021 18:27:56 #
Charles 46277 wrote:
Quix, does Leica still make film cameras?
Not sure - I think I read an article to that effect a while back. Let me check and see if I remembered correctly and can find it. Quick! here it is.
https://leicarumors.com/2020/12/28/a-new-cheap-leica-m-film-camera-is-rumored-for-2021.aspx/
May 24, 2021 19:22:55 #
Salient points.
quixdraw wrote:
Without any back up data, No, they don't.. Most photographers can't afford Leica, ex. some of the old Film Cameras. Though film is wonderful, it is much more complicated logistically than digital, and in any volume far more expensive.
May 24, 2021 19:40:53 #
May 24, 2021 20:50:22 #
Charles 46277 wrote:
Why not?
In the past, Leica was invented for fast lenses on small film (35mm), making possible candid pictures that captured "the decisive moment"--as opposed to traditional larger cameras such as 4x5 press cameras.
Today, I think Leica is a small part of the market, because it is expensive. But for a long time, a beginner could get a used Leica very reasonably and compete with experts. Since Leicas are always in demand, they have good trade-in value, too.
In the past, Leica was invented for fast lenses on small film (35mm), making possible candid pictures that captured "the decisive moment"--as opposed to traditional larger cameras such as 4x5 press cameras.
Today, I think Leica is a small part of the market, because it is expensive. But for a long time, a beginner could get a used Leica very reasonably and compete with experts. Since Leicas are always in demand, they have good trade-in value, too.
thanx much good food for thought!
May 25, 2021 07:43:42 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Imagemine wrote:
Y-do most street & documentary photographers use Leica
NO, that used to be a preferred camera because in the film days it was very quiet. Today's mirrorless camera's are also extremely quiet.
Good luck and keep on shooting until the end.
May 25, 2021 08:50:07 #
Imagemine wrote:
Y-do most street & documentary photographers use Leica
Please document the veracity of your assumption....
May 25, 2021 09:54:15 #
Graham Smith is one of the best street shooters on UHH and he is a Nikon shooter.
May 25, 2021 11:18:43 #
quixdraw wrote:
Without any back up data, No, they don't.. Most photographers can't afford Leica, ex. some of the old Film Cameras. Though film is wonderful, it is much more complicated logistically than digital, and in any volume far more expensive.
I agree. MOST probably use a cell phone.
May 25, 2021 14:17:59 #
Imagemine wrote:
Y-do most street & documentary photographers use Leica
My friend pro Charlie Harbutt always used a Leica with a normal lens. Harry
May 25, 2021 17:00:55 #
RodeoMan
Loc: St Joseph, Missouri
SteveR wrote:
Graham Smith is one of the best street shooters on UHH and he is a Nikon shooter.
It would be interesting to take an informal survey of street shooters on various internet sites, such as UHH and youtube to see if there are any patterns. I am just thinking on the keyboard here, but I wonder if street photography has an appeal to the younger shooters and if Leica might be beyond many of their budgets. I know there is quite a range of quality, or perhaps I should say in what I find appealing.
May 25, 2021 19:03:51 #
RodeoMan wrote:
It would be interesting to take an informal survey of street shooters on various internet sites, such as UHH and youtube to see if there are any patterns. I am just thinking on the keyboard here, but I wonder if street photography has an appeal to the younger shooters and if Leica might be beyond many of their budgets. I know there is quite a range of quality, or perhaps I should say in what I find appealing.
think that would be a good thing
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