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Although I own many cameras and lenses, there are only a few that I use on a regular basis. I am primarily a Leica M user. I shoot almost entirely black and white film, though I do dabble in color from time to time. (I’m color blind so I have to ask friends to do color correction on my color photos.)
Camera bodies
- Leica M8.2 (digital rangefinder)
- Leica M7 (film rangefinder)
- Leica M3 (film rangefinder)
- Nikon F3 (film SLR)
- Yashicamat 3.5F (film TLR)
- Yashica T5 (film point and shoot)
- Panasonic LX3 (digital point and shoot)
Lenses
- Leica Elmarit 28 ASPH (Leica M)
- Leica Summicron 35 ASPH (Leica M)
- Leica Summicron 50 (latest) (Leica M)
- Leica Elmarit-M 90 (Leica M)
- CV 21/4 (Leica M)
- Nikkor 50/1.8 (Nikon F)
- Nikor 200/4 (Nikon F)
Computers
- iMac 20″ (2008)
- Nikon Super CoolScan 5000 ED scanner
- Epson V700 Photo scanner
- Vuescan
- Lightroom
- Photoshop
Film
I have tried several different kinds of film (B&W) but TMAX 100 and 400 appear to be the easiest to scan. I’m still experimenting with color films as well as some slow- and high-speed films. For digital I always shoot raw.
Other Stuff
Flash: On the M cameras I use a Sunpak 24 flash with an index card rubber banded to the top. It’s not great, and I’m considering the Leica flash, but it gets the job done.
Tripod: I don’t use a tripod much at all. I am more of a ‘walk around with a camera’ kind of shooter. But I do have a small Manfrotto.
Bag: I usually just shove a camera in my man-purse, but when I take a lot of gear with me somewhere, I’ve got the big Domke. I also have a Domke vest that is good for hiking.