Leica M

Leica M
Author: Günter Osterloh
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Leica camera
ISBN: 9781454700692

The ultimate Leica guide--written by the company's top technical expert--now includes the Leica MP. This classic source contains a goldmine of technical information and insider knowledge, and covers Leica's famed lenses plus every film model from the M1 through the MP--along with schematic diagrams and explanations of metering, focusing, flash systems, film advance, and more.

The Leica Lens Book

The Leica Lens Book
Author: Brian Bower
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Leica camera
ISBN: 9780715308172

This survey of Leica lenses includes a brief history from the early Elmars to the recent ASPH and Apo. Technical aspects of lense design are included as well as advice on controlling perspective, taking close-ups, accurate focusing and achieving the correct exposure.

Think Like a Street Photographer

Think Like a Street Photographer
Author: Derren Brown
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2023-06-08
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1399615319

'Never does that old maxim "the harder I practice, the luckier I get" ring truer.' - Matt Stuart Street photography may look like luck, but you have to get out there and hone your craft if you want to shake up those luck vibes. Matt Stuart never goes out without his trusty Leica and, in a career spanning twenty years, has taken some of the most accomplished, witty and well-known photographs of the streets. From understanding how to be invisible on a busy street, to anticipating a great image in the chaos of a crowd, Matt Stuart reveals in over 20 chapters the hard-won skills and secrets that have led to his greatest shots. He explains his purist and uniquely playful approach to street photography leaving the reader full of ideas to use in their own photography. Illustrated throughout with 100 of Stuart's images, this is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the finest street photographers around.

The Leica Manual

The Leica Manual
Author: Willard Detering Morgan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 501
Release: 1977
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9780871001184

The Girl with the Leica

The Girl with the Leica
Author: Helena Janeczek
Publisher: Europa Editions UK
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2019-10-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1787701964

1st August 1937. A parade of red flags marches through Paris. It is the funeral procession for Gerda Taro, the first female photographer to be killed on a battlefield. Robert Capa, who leads the procession, is devastated. They have been happy together: he taught her how to use the Leica before they left together to fight in the Spanish Civil War. Other figures from Gerda's past are in the crowd: Ruth Cerf, her friend from Leipzig, who shared the hardships of their first years in Paris after feeling from Germany; Willy Chardack, who resigned himself to the role of loyal companion after Gerda snubbed him for Georg Kuritzkes, a fighter in the International Brigades. For all of them, Gerda will remain a stronger and more vivid presence than her image of anti-fascist heroine. It is her who binds together a narrative spanning distant times and places, bringing back to life the snapshots of these young people and the challenges they faced in the 1930s, from economic depression to the rise of nazism, to the hostility towards refugees in France. But for those who loved her, those young years would remain a time when, as long as Gerda was alive, everything seemed possible.

Photographer's Guide to the Leica D-Lux 5

Photographer's Guide to the Leica D-Lux 5
Author: Alexander S. White
Publisher: White Knight Press
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2010-12-12
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 096498752X

Photographer's Guide to the Leica D-Lux 5 is a follow-up to the author's earlier guides to the Leica D-Lux 4, Panasonic Lumix LX3, and Panasonic Lumix LX5 digital cameras. The new book, like the earlier ones, explains all operations, features, menus, and controls of the camera in clear language, providing guidance not only about how to accomplish things with the camera, but when and why to use certain features. The book does not assume any specialized knowledge by the reader, but adopts a patient and helpful tone in explaining topics such as autofocus, manual focus, aperture priority, shutter priority, macro photography, and RAW files. Besides providing guidance about all basic operations of the camera, the book includes introductions to advanced topics including astrophotography, infrared photography, street photography, and creating 3D images. The book is illustrated with more than 150 color photographs and includes a full table of contents and index.

Photographer's Guide to the Leica D-Lux 4

Photographer's Guide to the Leica D-Lux 4
Author: Alexander S. White
Publisher: White Knight Press
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2014-10-24
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1937986314

This book is a comprehensive, illustrated guide to the operation, features, menus, and controls of the Leica D-Lux 4 compact camera. It provides clearly written guidance for how to achieve excellent results using the camera's numerous sophisticated options. It also discusses topics such as infrared photography, macro photography, and street photography, and provides information about accessories for the D-Lux 4.

Photographer's Guide to the Leica D-Lux 6

Photographer's Guide to the Leica D-Lux 6
Author: Alexander S. White
Publisher: White Knight Press
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2013-03-03
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1937986136

The Leica D-Lux 6 is one of the top choices for photographers who want an advanced camera they can carry around to capture great images without the complication and weight of a DSLR or other large camera. With features such as a very fast lens with an aperture of f/1.4, excellent image quality, and a solid array of burst-shooting capabilities, the D-Lux 6 has attracted an enthusiastic following. However, the camera does not come with a detailed printed manual for reference, making it hard for users to find answers to questions about the use of the camera’s many controls, menus, and features. With the release of this guide book to the D-Lux 6, White Knight Press has provided users with a comprehensive guide to all operations of this sophisticated camera. Using a patient, tutorial-like approach, the book provides guidance to beginning and intermediate photographers about how to accomplish things with the D-LUX 6, as well as when and why to use the camera’s many controls, menus options, and other features. The book does not assume specialized knowledge by the reader as it explains topics such as autofocus, manual focus, depth of field, aperture priority, shutter priority, exposure bracketing, white balance, and ISO sensitivity. The book also provides details about the camera’s numerous options for playback, setup, and customizing the operation of the various buttons and other controls. The book contains approximately 400 photographs, almost all in full color, illustrating the D-Lux 6’s controls, shooting screens, and menus. The images also provide examples of the various types of photographs that can be taken using the many creative settings of the camera, including the Creative Control settings, which let the photographer alter the color processing and other aspects of images; the Scene shooting mode, with settings that are optimized for various subjects, including landscapes, portraits, and action shots; the Photo Style menu option, which provides the ability to customize the appearance of images; and the camera’s strong array of features for continuous shooting and shooting in dim lighting. In addition, the book goes beyond the bounds of everyday photography, and introduces more advanced topics such as infrared photography, street photography, digiscoping, astrophotography, and High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography. The book also includes a full discussion of the video recording abilities of the D-Lux 6, which can shoot high-definition (HD) video with stereo sound, and which offers manual control of exposure and focus during movie recording. In three appendices, the book provides information about accessories for the D-Lux 6, including cases, external flash units, viewfinders, and filter adapters, and includes a list of web sites and other resources for further information. The book includes a detailed appendix with helpful Quick Tips with insights into how to take advantage of the camera’s features in the most efficient ways possible.

Photographer's Guide to the Leica C-Lux

Photographer's Guide to the Leica C-Lux
Author: Alexander S. White
Publisher: White Knight Press
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2018-12-14
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1937986772

Photographer’s Guide to the Leica C-Lux is a complete guide to the use of the Leica C-Lux camera. The book shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to capture excellent images and video sequences with the C-Lux. The book explains the use of autofocus, manual focus, aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation, white balance, and ISO, and many other settings. The book discusses the camera’s options for playback, setup, and customizing the operation of its controls. The book contains more than 480 color photographs showing the camera’s controls, display screens, and menus. The book includes photographs taken using the many creative settings of the camera, including the Photo Style settings; the Creative Control mode picture effects, which provide the ability to customize the appearance of images in dramatic ways; and the camera’s features for burst shooting and shooting in high-contrast lighting conditions. The book explains how to use the C-Lux’s innovative features such as Light Composition and Sequence Composition, which enable the creation of multiple exposures of scenes with bright flashes, such as fireworks, or motions such as sports events. The book includes a full discussion of the video recording abilities of the C-Lux camera, which offers manual control of exposure and focus during movie recording, and provides ultra-high definition 4K recording of motion pictures. The book also explains the camera’s features for extracting still images from 4K video and using the Post Focus feature to select a sharply focused image after a shooting session. In three appendices, the book discusses accessories for the C-Lux, including cases, power supply options, and other items, and includes a list of websites and other resources for further information. The book includes an appendix with helpful Quick Tips that explain how to take advantage of the camera’s features in the most efficient ways possible.

Photographer's Guide to the Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

Photographer's Guide to the Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
Author: Alexander White
Publisher: White Knight Press
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2015-03-15
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1937986357

With the release of Photographer’s Guide to the Leica D-Lux (Typ 109), White Knight Press provides a complete guide to the use of this advanced compact camera. The book shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to capture excellent images and video sequences with the D-Lux. The book explains the camera’s controls for autofocus, manual focus, aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation, white balance, and ISO, as well as many other settings. The book also discusses the D-Lux’s numerous options for playback, setup, and customizing the operation of its various buttons and other controls. The book contains more than 350 color photographs showing the camera’s controls, display screens, and menus. The book includes examples of photographs taken using the creative settings of the camera, including the Photo Style settings; the Filter button picture effects, which provide the ability to customize the appearance of images in dramatic ways; and the camera’s features for continuous shooting and shooting in high-contrast lighting conditions. The book also includes a full discussion of the video recording abilities of the D-Lux camera, which offers manual control of exposure and focus during movie recording, and which provides ultra-high definition 4K recording of motion pictures. In three appendices, the book provides information about accessories for the D-Lux, including cases, external flash units, and other items, and includes a list of web sites and other resources for further information. The book includes an appendix with helpful Quick Tips that explain how to take advantage of the camera’s features in the most efficient ways possible.