Today was the day that the world got its first look at the Leica M-P. The latest rangefinder from Leica is essentially a beefed up version of the M-240 with M9-P style cues and an expanded buffer for more continuous shooting. It may just be the street photographer’s dream camera but is it worth the $700 premium over a standard M-240? Hit the jump to find out!
It seems that photography is becoming more vilified each day, with countless reports of police over-stepping their authority and harrassing or even arresting photographers that are well within their legal rights to document a scene. With this in mind the ACLU has published a clear and concise guide to photographers rights in the USA. Well worth a read!
27. Dark clothes and a dark camera will help you stay discrete. Don’t wear a brightly coloured hat.
The movie that every street photographer is talking about is now available on DVD! I was lucky enough to see this film at the premier at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2013 and I can tell you that it’s a must-see for anyone interested in this enigmatic woman’s story. Trailer and more info after the jump.
Reports are starting to trickle in about the new Sony A7-S and it sounds like it Sony is heading in the right direction. Apart from its incredible high ISO performance, the newest Sony full-frame mirrorless is sporting an electronic first curtain shutter for NEARLY SILENT operation. Is this the stealthy street photography camera you’ve been waiting for?
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Super-star photographer Zack Arias takes his Fuji XT-1 for a spin on the streets of Marrakech. Overall he seems to enjoy the super-hot Fuji cam and gives a few tips for getting better street shots no matter which camera you use. Interesting camera and an interesting guy!
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