Herman Zhang Posted December 4, 2023 Share #1 Posted December 4, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just wondering, which other leica bodies and lenses did Henri-Catier Bresson use other than the iiig, 35mm summicron, m3, m6 and 50mm summicron? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RexGig0 Posted December 4, 2023 Share #2 Posted December 4, 2023 For a start: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RexGig0 Posted December 4, 2023 Share #3 Posted December 4, 2023 (edited) Here is another discussion. I found both of these discussion threads within minutes of searching this site. Edited December 4, 2023 by RexGig0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RexGig0 Posted December 4, 2023 Share #4 Posted December 4, 2023 (edited) Also, I seem to recall seeing an image of Henri Cartier-Bresson covering Paris riots, in the Sixties, with an original-version Noctilux-M 50mm lens. Edited December 4, 2023 by RexGig0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted December 4, 2023 Share #5 Posted December 4, 2023 Here is some more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman Zhang Posted December 4, 2023 Author Share #6 Posted December 4, 2023 6 hours ago, RexGig0 said: Also, I seem to recall seeing an image of Henri Cartier-Bresson covering Paris riots, in the Sixties, with an original-version Noctilux-M 50mm lens. Which Noctilux? 1.2 or 0.95? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted December 4, 2023 Share #7 Posted December 4, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) The 0.95 is a "new' lens, being first made in 2008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted December 4, 2023 Share #8 Posted December 4, 2023 I've seen HCB photo with Minolta CLE also. I don't remember the lens mounted on it though. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman Zhang Posted December 4, 2023 Author Share #9 Posted December 4, 2023 7 minutes ago, Al Brown said: I always wondered what brand of hair shampoo he used. Why? I thought he was half-bald Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted December 4, 2023 Share #10 Posted December 4, 2023 HCB talent can not be duplicated anyway. Photos were already done, why bother. So the gear he used has no importance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted December 4, 2023 Share #11 Posted December 4, 2023 Why bother taking any photographs at all? All "photos have already been done" 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted December 4, 2023 Share #12 Posted December 4, 2023 No Andy, NOT all photos have already be done. I mean only HCB's photos. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted December 4, 2023 Share #13 Posted December 4, 2023 31 minutes ago, Herman Zhang said: I thought he was half-bald So am I but I still use a hair shampoo😀 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted December 4, 2023 Share #14 Posted December 4, 2023 15 minutes ago, a.noctilux said: No Andy, NOT all photos have already be done. I mean only HCB's photos. I think that, in normal circumstances, anyone these days would be hard pushed to take a photograph that hadn't already been taken. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borna Posted December 4, 2023 Share #15 Posted December 4, 2023 I think I have seen a photo somewhere where he held a contax t2/t3 as well. I think with age it was easier for him to work with compact autofocus p&s which makes sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom R Posted December 4, 2023 Share #16 Posted December 4, 2023 1 hour ago, andybarton said: I think that, in normal circumstances, anyone these days would be hard pushed to take a photograph that hadn't already been taken. A well-worn talking point in just about every "postmodern" essay I read about photography. Yet, some of us have the effrontery to continue making photographs; I wonder why? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted December 4, 2023 Share #17 Posted December 4, 2023 Beats me! 😀 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayD28 Posted December 4, 2023 Share #18 Posted December 4, 2023 In western music there are 12 notes. Country, folk, rock, and blues are mostly written in 4/4 time. A few tools and yet new songs written every day. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyboy Posted December 4, 2023 Share #19 Posted December 4, 2023 Here's with a Minilux - it would be interesting to see how he shot with a PS 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! 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/385486-bressons-gear/?do=findComment&comment=4930294'>More sharing options...
pcgarner Posted December 4, 2023 Share #20 Posted December 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Tom R said: A well-worn talking point in just about every "postmodern" essay I read about photography. Yet, some of us have the effrontery to continue making photographs; I wonder why? Yes, cynical comment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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