An expert explains the Leica's unique properties, why its lenses are the standards against which others are judged, and how to get the most from their use. With 85 color photos, this milestone book is both a tribute to the beauty Leicas can achieve, and a practical handbook. 160 pages (100 in color), 50 b/w illus., 8 1/2 x 11 1/2.
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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good introduction to the Leica system.,
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This review is from: Leica M Photography (Leica - An Illustrated History) (Paperback)
This book is a good book for the beginner just entering the Leica system. Very good description of Leica's history, camera bodies, lenses, and accessories. There is also a section on collecting vintage Leica's. If you purchase this book, I don't think it is necessary to purchase the other books by the same author, e.g. Leica Lenses. Most of the information is repeated. The downside of this book is that the photographs are not very exciting or interesting. I was not impressed overall, although there may be one or two photos that I really liked.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good book but not updated,
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This review is from: Leica M Photography (Leica - An Illustrated History) (Paperback)
I'm a casual Leica user. I have my share of the equipment and I bought this book partially to learn about Leica history and also to learn about the lenses and bodies that are available out there. This book took care of the history part. Unfortunately it didn't take care of the technical questions. This book is outdated. It gives you a good description on whatever was available 5-10 years ago but nothing about the new releases. I also expected the photos to be little more exciting. It's a good start-up book for the beginner. But even beginner will realize the lack of depth and actual information that are necessary when purchasing Leicas. In my opinion you would probably get more info from the Leica Manufacturing catalog that you can obtain in bigger photo stores (FREE) than from that book. Except for the history part of course.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Leica Book for any level,
This review is from: Leica M Photography (Leica - An Illustrated History) (Paperback)
Of the many books written on the subject, this is one of the best books written on the Leica M system. Simple to read, a lot of material is covered on the selection, use and pros/cons of the M system. Beautiful photography that showcases the quality of the system is reason alone to buy it. If you have to buy only one Leica M systems book, this is the one!
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