Herr Barnack
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A new exhibition at the Leica Galerie in Konstanz, Germany, presents the ongoing work of Paolo Burlando, a documentary photographer from Italy.
These are about the best answers to the questions of "Why Leica?" and "Why a Rangefinder?" as I have read anywhere. In my experience, they ring true. My first M camera back in 2003 certainly changed the way I took pictures.
Another take away from the article that should give all of us reason for optimism is this: "All in all, the exhibition is an excellent example of what a serious amateur photographer can achieve."
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I like his explanation of why a rangefinder, and why Leica: “I got a used Leica M6 for my 40th birthday,” says Burlando, “with one lens. It changed the way I took pictures. Since then, he has stuck to the rangefinder, preferably with a Summicron 35 attached. Leica is his camera of choice “because of the optical quality, the discreet look, the portability and, yes, the iconic design."
These are about the best answers to the questions of "Why Leica?" and "Why a Rangefinder?" as I have read anywhere. In my experience, they ring true. My first M camera back in 2003 certainly changed the way I took pictures.
Another take away from the article that should give all of us reason for optimism is this: "All in all, the exhibition is an excellent example of what a serious amateur photographer can achieve."
Enjoy the article and keep pushing the shutter button!