Opinion

How discovering a Leica M9 created a fresh enthusiasm for photography

For Keith Walker a Kodak Box Brownie may have been the first step, but discovering a Leica M9 transformed his photographic experience and the start of a relationship with Leica.

Soft Shutter Releases: pros and cons explained

The author expresses mixed feelings about soft shutter release buttons for cameras. While they enhance handling and reduce shake, they often unscrew easily and get lost. Cheaper options can ease the pain but come with provisos.

What Leica means to me: How I became a “collector extraordinaire”

The author reflects on his upbringing by antique-dealer mother and how this influenced his later passion for collecting Leica cameras.

What Leica means to Sir David Suchet CBE — “a joyous and memorable part of my life”

For Sir David, Leica brings memories of memorable and joyous occasions in his life that started with spending time with his late grandfather Fleet Street photographer James Jarche.

Why I enjoy being an exception: A fish out of water in the world of Leica

As Wayne says "Treasure your exceptions". Even at the shallow end the images that small Leicas produce is more than enough to make you happy.

What makes Erwin want to pick up a Leica and use it to capture memories?

For Erwin Hartenberg a Leica is the perfect aide memoire to preserve the recollections he wishes to keep.

A Leica is a visual notebook: You can take everywhere

For Jean Perenet Leicas act as perfect light visual notebooks for recording life.

Making a case for Leica: How my passion for rangefinders turned into a vocation

Change is never easy, but when forced to reassess your life you discover how to marry old skills and interests to create new opportunities.
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