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Comment on bug powder dust by Maggie

Maggie — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:56:59 +0000

I like this picture a lot. The use of lack and white really helps it.

Comment on why most cameras suck by Rufus Mangrove

Rufus Mangrove — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:27:33 +0000

thanks Rick for your comments.

I would love to get my hands on a Leica.

Comment on Street Photography and Prime Lenses by Rick Moscola

Rick Moscola — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:51:37 +0000

robynmspeed,
I have the Olympus FTL, which is the Olympus model prior to the introduction of the OM-1. The OM-1 is a fine camera. If your son wants to learn the fundamentals of photography start him off with an all manual film camera. And, if he wants a Leica M6, that means he is on his way to being a real photographer. Get him that Leica M6, M6 TTL or an MP and he will learn photography the “right way”. Those plastic digital cameras take nice photographs but when the batteries go head, you’re out of business. I can shoot for a month using my Leica M6 and don’t need any batteries, not even the battery the drives the internal light meter. I can estimate my exposure settings without a meter. In time, your son will learn that skill too.

Comment on why most cameras suck by Rick Moscola

Rick Moscola — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:38:00 +0000

Great comments regarding photography. You are so right. Now, to get back to basics and great photography, try a Leica M4, M6, M6 TTL, M7 or an MP. There are only six things to do on these cameras and there are no menus: set ISO of the film, set the lens aperture, set the shutter speed, press the shutter release, focus the lens, rewind the film. My Canon SLRs are collecting dust since I bought my Leica M6 TTL. I don’t need all the bells and whistles. All I need is my photographic skills and knowledge and a good right eye for focusing. I’m loving photography all over again.

Comment on street photography by rufus mangrove by Rufus Mangrove

Rufus Mangrove — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:31:48 +0000

hey steve, thanks for the shout out.

Both are very good lenses and, depending on which 50 and 28 you decide on, you could technically get both and not break the bank. That said, with the crop factor on the 50D, it will all depend on the type of street shots you are planning on doing.

If you are going for headshots primarily and are not worred about bringing the camera to your face to take a shot, the 50 is going to be a good choice. That said, you will still have to get close, even with the crop factor. Apart from street photography, the 50 is a great walk around lens and with its wide aperture, is good for night shots, too.

As for the 28, it’s a fairly good lens. You can do a lot of hip shooting much easier than with the 50 and still get an acceptable composition. So, if you’re doing street shots where you’re in tight spaces and being discreet is key, the 28 would be good.

That said, my favorite lenses for street shots, depending on my mood and what I want to capture, are these: 135/2.0; 85/1.8; 24/2.8; and the 10-20mm(EF).

Good luck!

Comment on street photography by rufus mangrove by steve

steve — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:06:43 +0000

hi, i love your photos…i’m about to buy a Canon 50D and am trying to decide between 50mm or 28mm as a prime lens…i’m mostly interested in street photography. I came across your site and thought i’d throw the question out to you.

Comment on Straight Out Of Brooklyn. Brooklyn, Honduras, that is. by usebagon

usebagon — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:03:33 +0000

Great Portrait and nice use of Black and White

Comment on What is Street Photography? by Street Photographer

Street Photographer — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:59:02 +0000

Interesting post. Street photography is really diffficult, far more so than I’d anticipated, but so rewarding.

Comment on Street Photography and Prime Lenses by robynmspeed

robynmspeed — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:50:33 +0000

Rufus, you’re a gem. Thank you so much! We will go back and have another ‘fondle’ with the OM1.
Regards
Robyn

Comment on Street Photography and Prime Lenses by Rufus Mangrove

Rufus Mangrove — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:42:57 +0000

The OM-1 is a great camera. As you may know, it was originally called the M-1 but some company called Leica was a bit pissed about it so Olympus had to change it. If the OM-1 works well, I say go for it. It’s a compact SLR and is fully manual, which will help your son “figure it out.” if he doesn’t mind film and all that jazz, I think it’s a good investment. Of course, there are other manual SLRs out there, even compact ones, but if the OM-1 is in good shape, why not?

one thing to keep in mind. if he likes the om-1, it will only be a matter of time before he asks, “Hey dad, what about the Leica M-6?” In response, you could say, “That’s a good camera, but how about the Voigtlander Bessa?”

Anyway, it’s hard in this day and age to stay “true” to film, especially when you’re learning. Digital makes things a bit easier to learn with, despite the “simplicity” of film.