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Leica M7 and Summarit-M 35mm f/2.4 ASPH Lens Review

January 2, 2017 by mspau 2 Comments

The camera that legends used – Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Garry Winogrand…  Leica Cameras are mostly an object of lust for most photographers Here are my thoughts on a second hand Leica M7 body and 35mm lens combo for street photography. Firstly, let’s talk about the Body. Everything is beautiful. I understand now where Apple […]

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Things I Learned (and loved) Shooting New York City at Night – Part Three…

October 15, 2016 by mspau 2 Comments

Here are some more thoughts on Street Photography after dark… Black Sky When you shoot something brightly illuminated against the night sky, it can turn out like a black curtain. The image above is the sign from the deli where the famous scene from Harry Met Sally was shot – the one where she fakes […]

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Things I Learned (and loved) Shooting New York City at Night – Part Two…

October 8, 2016 by mspau 2 Comments

Here are some more thoughts on Street Photography after dark… Work the Windows Night provides some fantastic framing opportunities – the contrast between the dark of night and brightly illuminated windows is pretty, and nuanced with the inclusion of reflections on the glass. The reflections on this window are subtle, almost like fireflies drifting across […]

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Things I Learned (and loved) Shooting New York City at Night – Part One…

October 5, 2016 by mspau 4 Comments

New York City is a place full of images waiting to happen at night. Here are some images along with some thoughts and learnings from a pilgrimage I made a few years ago to the Big Apple! My shoulder still aches just looking at the images. For this particular trip I hulked around NYC with […]

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Featured Street Photographer – Peter Waters

April 3, 2016 by mspau 0 Comments

Peter on his Leica : “In camera speak it says “I’m the camera of Cartier-Bresson, Eggleston, Winogrand, Capa, Arbus and built to take photos of significance – make it meaningful and don’t f*** it up”. Welcome to another jam packed edition of MSP’s “Featured Street Photographer”. Hmmm, maybe I need a more catchy title for the series? […]

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Book Review : Henri Cartier-Bresson “The Decisive Moment”

September 20, 2015 by mspau 3 Comments

Henri Cartier-Bresson’s “The Decisive Moment” is one of the most recognised photographic books every released. The “spiritual father” of street photography was very fond of presenting his work in books rather than prints. The Matisse cover is just the first of many joys the book will bring you. The book has been reprinted by Steidl but […]

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Contax G2 Review – Autofocusing Rangefinder Brilliance!

August 29, 2015 by mspau 14 Comments

I wish Contax was still making cameras. Every one that I have had a chance to handle was a pure joy. The Contax G2 is a fascinating little unit – an autofocusing rangefinder! The word “unique” gets bandied around a lot by people who have a limited grasp of it’s definition : unique juːˈniːk/Submit adjective […]

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Hong Kong Analogue Camera Trail – David Chan – Champagne Court

March 23, 2015 by mspau 4 Comments

David Chan Camera David Chan is the Mac Daddy of analogue cameras in Hong Kong. I am pretty sure there is nothing he doesn’t know about photography gear. Mention a camera and he will say two things, in this order. 1. That he loves that particular camera. 2. Come over here and check out my stock […]

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Hong Kong Analogue Camera Trail – M&K Kamera – Champagne Court

March 22, 2015 by mspau 2 Comments

M&K Kamera – Champagne Court All high end gear, in fantastic nick, and staff that clearly love to help people with their camera passions! Very much for Leica collectors who like quality second hand gear. M&K also have a great range of Leica accessories such as flashes, hoods, caps and viewfinders. A great place to […]

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Hong Kong Analogue Camera Trail Preview Video

March 15, 2015 by mspau 0 Comments

You might get a bit of motion sickness watching this, but it is worth it! All the beautiful analogue cameras for sale at Champagne Court in Hong Kong. Over the next week or so, reviews on each of these stores, and others, in the Hong Kong area will be posted. Stay tuned if you love […]

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Rangefinder Cameras – Starting Out

May 25, 2014 by mspau 7 Comments

Rangefinder Cameras are a revelation to photographers who are starting to delve into more exotic kinds of gear. At first glance, to the developing photographer, rangefinders can look like toylike and less than worthy of your new found skillz. There are good reasons why rangefinders can look a bit ‘r Us. The viewfinder is a […]

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Voigtlander R4A Rangefinder

November 2, 2013 by mspau 3 Comments

Hankering for a Leica, but don’t have Leica cash in your pocket… Consider a Voigtlander rangefinder for that HCB experience on a budget! Despite the decidedly German heritage, Voigtlanders are now made in Japan. The Japanese make some very stylish and single minded cameras vs some of the current crop from Europe. Consider the latest […]

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