molaikop Posted October 28, 2011 Share #1 Posted October 28, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Bought this camera with all my savings when I was eighteen but got sidetracked with university and never used it much since. I always kept it with me though wherever I was (I lived/worked/studied in 4 different countries in the past couple years). It's only now that I realized what a treasure I had, left hardly used. I took it out for a couple times on weekends and had a lot of fun shooting. What I noticed is that people don't feel intimidated, even when I am fairly close - see pics: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! What I'd like to find out more about though is how to exploit this feature of the Leica M to the fullest. How to approach people without them reacting to the camera at all? I think this is the single most important feature of a Leica so if you guys would like to share some thoughts, they'd be much appreciated! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! What I'd like to find out more about though is how to exploit this feature of the Leica M to the fullest. How to approach people without them reacting to the camera at all? I think this is the single most important feature of a Leica so if you guys would like to share some thoughts, they'd be much appreciated! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/165039-rediscovered-my-m6ttl/?do=findComment&comment=1828420'>More sharing options...
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kokoshawnuff Posted October 28, 2011 Share #2 Posted October 28, 2011 It's all about you. I know it's cliche, but if you are nervous your subject will sense it. Confidence will only come with experience, I'm still working on it. Others may suggest shooting from the hip, but that's limiting and often a waste of film...ultimately it's about picking your spots and learning from those you shoot and from yourself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iphoenix Posted October 28, 2011 Share #3 Posted October 28, 2011 What I'd like to find out more about though is how to exploit this feature of the Leica M to the fullest. How to approach people without them reacting to the camera at all? I think this is the single most important feature of a Leica so if you guys would like to share some thoughts, they'd be much appreciated! One "technical" way to do it is to use a wide angle lens (I use 28 or 35mm) and include the subject on the side, so the camera is pointing away. They don't realise they are in the frame. You've got to watch out for distortion though. I've found it works and I'm a wimp . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted October 28, 2011 Share #4 Posted October 28, 2011 It's not a Leica feature. It's a Balls feature. Some got four and some others only one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Valentine Posted October 28, 2011 Share #5 Posted October 28, 2011 It's not a Leica feature. It's a Balls feature. Some got four and some others only one. LOL! True, true! Frank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gad356 Posted November 5, 2011 Share #6 Posted November 5, 2011 It's not a Leica feature. It's a Balls feature. Some got four and some others only one. Lol:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.M Posted November 5, 2011 Share #7 Posted November 5, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have the same camera and also really fond of it . Always been an slr person , but starting to really appreciate the rangefinder . I think the key is to be very fast and at ease with your camera to portraiture people . I love the first picture , very nice ... Etienne Michiels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
molaikop Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted November 11, 2011 Thanks Etienne, Her name is Ata Kando, a widely respected Hungarian photographer who also used a Leica for most of her work. You can see her photos here: Home page of Ata Kando's web site Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurometallo Posted November 11, 2011 Share #9 Posted November 11, 2011 Thank you very much for sharing information about Ata Kando. I have never heard of her before... I really love her work and your photograph conveys her personality in a very effective way. Bravo! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasw_ Posted November 11, 2011 Share #10 Posted November 11, 2011 It's not a Leica feature. It's a Balls feature. Some got four and some others only one. well stated! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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