The M4

Spending a roll with a buddy’s Leica M4 last week solidified my love for rangefinder cameras. Unfortunately, I was nearly out of film when I headed out with the M4, but I was able to dig up one last roll of Lomography XPRO (no, not that XPRO) Chrome, the same stuff I used to shoot the Lomokino Movie Maker. Good enough.
This camera is refreshingly mechanical. No meter, no nothin’ electronic. Tons of fun:




















I think I may be in the market for a film Leica M after shooting the M4.
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All Images: Leica M4 + Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5 | XPRO CHROME, E-6 Processing
Written by Jonathan
August 21, 2012 at 9:29 pm
Posted in Photography, San Francisco
Tagged with analogue, E-6, film, leica, leica m4, m4, rangefinder, slide film
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These are incredible. The quality is so crisp and detailed. Almost doesn’t even look like film! How did you get your hands on one?
solarsanction
August 21, 2012 at 9:52 pm
Thanks! This M4 belongs to a friend of mine.
Jonathan
August 26, 2012 at 11:07 pm
I have to agree with the previous comment, crisp clear pictures very detailed I’d never have guessed you’d used film.
davebarclay1954
August 22, 2012 at 12:41 am
Using a classic is always great. The M series Leica has and always will be a great camera. Their design was durability and working in close, a delight for the photojournalist. Nice shooting too!
Jim Dell
August 22, 2012 at 2:41 am
film Leica is my dream camera
M.
August 22, 2012 at 10:30 am
Oh man, I would love an M. You must be a pro at the range finder. I found it so challenging but your focus is bang on.
Kelven
August 22, 2012 at 9:38 pm
Great focusing indeed! sure would love to try one of these
Howie
August 23, 2012 at 11:01 am
Thanks for the comments everyone!
Jonathan
August 26, 2012 at 11:07 pm
These are beautiful, even with the weird film. The Suki pics are my fave, of course!
Bridget
August 27, 2012 at 11:31 am