Leica M: Advanced Photo School
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LEICA M: ADVANCED PHOTO SCHOOL

Since the introduction of the M Cameras just over half a century ago, they have been the creative tool of choice for the professional photographer and ambitious amateur alike.

The "M", as devotees know, is credited with bringing about the emergence of photojournalism. Half a century after its release, the "M" still stands among the premier range-viewfinder camera systems worldwide.

The book begins with a detailed overview of each of the various Leica M camera bodies, and moves on to reveal the special characteristics of Leica M Lenses, and how each can be used to create compelling photographic compositions.

The Leica M range boasts one of the most complete lines of lenses and accessories, whose use and operation are covered in detail, from cases to Visoflex.

You will find comprehensive discussions of filters; applications for low, medium and high speed films; ways to capitalise on available light and shadow; when and how to use supplementary lighting; as well as understanding exposure meters and much more. It is well illustrated in black-and-white as well as many high standard colour photos as examples of the versatile Leica M Camera system.

Günter Osterloh's name is synonymous with Leica Photography. For many years a product manager at E. Leitz and then Leica Camera AG, he was a member of the Leica M design team. From 1993 to 2002 he directed "The Leica Academy". He has written many books about Leica Photography and contributed to LFI and Leica World.

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LEICA COLLECTOR'S GUIDE, 2nd Edition

The First Edition of this book, published twelve years ago, was welcomed as a unique and comprehensive guide to the Leica system. It was translated into German, Italian and Japanese. Now Dennis Laney has prepared this greatly improved Second Edition.

How does it differ from the First Edition?

The whole book has been thoroughly revised, brought up to date, and completely reset with some 60% more pages. It now has about 626 page in black and white, and 32 pages of full colour.

The layout has been redesigned to make this edition much easier to use as a work of reference. All the numerous new products introduced since the first edition are included. Two new chapters have been added, one on Leica Digital Cameras and one on Leicina Cine Cameras, and a new section on leather cases.

Additional information, corrections and comments from readers all over the world have been incorporated. Picture quality has been improved, with over 1,000 pictures and diagrams and 42 pictures in full colour.

The Chapter Headings convey the scope of the book

1. The Leica Company Today, from early Days of the Family Company to Leica Camera A.G.
2. The Leica Legacy: brief history of Leitz and the people who gave us the Leica.
3. Leica Collecting, Advice and pitfalls for the Collector etc.
4. Leica Screw Mount Cameras
5. Leica M-mount Cameras
6. Leica Compact Cameras
7. Leica Reflex Cameras
8. Leica Digital Cameras
9. Leica Cine Photography
10. Leica Screw mountand M-mount and Visoflex Lenses.
11. Leica Reflex Lenses
12. Accessories for Screw mount and M-mount Cameras
13. Leicaflex and Leica R Accessories.
14. Stereo Photography with the Leica
15. Lens Accessories.
16. lose up attachments
17. Focusing Screen Devices.
18. Copying and Reproduction Devices.
19. Photomicrography and Macrophotography
20. The Leica in Medicine
21. Film Handling and processing
22. Enlargers and Enlarging Accessories.
23. Projectors.
24. Sport Optics and Binoculars

Three Indexs: Codewords, Catalogue Numbers and General.

A Virtual Catalogue of all Leica/Leitz Consumer Products from the early days to today.

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This page last updated on 26 February, 2007