Leica ☓ Monochrome ☓ Vintage lens
Going on a photo journey
Part 1 - Naritasan, Sawara
2016.08.04 . LIVELEICA
The photo journey with the monochrome-only Leica M Monochrom Typ246 and vintage lenses now begins. The first one is a trip to historical towns in Hokuso region: Naritasan and Sawara.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.50
2016.02.18 . LIVELEICA
Five years have passed since the volume 1 was published by Mr. Scott and the volume 50 is the last one.
My Debut with a Leica vol.11
2016.01.26 . LIVELEICA
New post after a long time. What a surprise. 3 years have passed since his debut with his Leica debut.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.49
2015.12.22 . LIVELEICA
Shooting rainy misty Settle with his Leica M8 at ISO 2500.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.48
2015.11.20 . LIVELEICA
A letter from Mr. Scott in Seattle in rainy autumn.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.47
2015.10.16 . LIVELEICA
Discussion on snapshots along with the images of autumn shot with the R-D1s and the M8.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.46
2015.09.08 . LIVELEICA
Geographically, Seattle is closely related to water. This volume focuses on waterfront areas and ports.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.45
2015.06.12 . LIVELEICA
From Seattle in the middle of summer. I did some canoeing in search of coolness.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.44
2015.06.12 . LIVELEICA
The feeling of freedom on Sundays is special and it makes the best day for shooting.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.43
2015.05.12 . LIVELEICA
Enjoy the bright and pleasant spring scenes of Seattle.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.42
2015.04.11 . LIVELEICA
Visiting San Francisco, the first place Mr. Scott took root in the United States.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.41
2015.03.11 . LIVELEICA
Mr. Scott's spring letter from Seattle after winter break
The Wind from Seattle Vol.40
2014.11.27 . LIVELEICA
Three generations, all men had one-day adventure to a little lake on the mountain side.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.39
2014.10.23 . LIVELEICA
How to adjust images to approximate to the original image that triggered shooting.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.38
2014.08.29 . LIVELEICA
What is the notion behind the "intuition" to produce snapshots?
The Wind from Seattle Vol.37
2014.08.06 . LIVELEICA
A letter from Seattle in summer. The blueness of the sky is different from Japan.
My Debut with a Leica Vol. 09
2014.07.23 . LIVELEICA
Took an early summer break to have a short trip to hometown with an old lens.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.36
2014.06.27 . LIVELEICA
Snapshots produced with "emotions." From Seattle just before summer.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.35
2014.05.07 . LIVELEICA
R lenses, VISOFLEX, and infrared photography. There're many ways to enjoy photography.
My Debut with a Leica Vol. 08
2014.03.26 . LIVELEICA
Spring invites us to go outside. I went to the ocean with my Leica.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.34
2014.03.24 . LIVELEICA
Moments I captured in Tokyo and Seattle. I have unfailing interest to people.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.33
2014.02.06 . LIVELEICA
The backstreet is a town's historical treasure box. Enjoy Mr. Scott's photography for this year, too.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.32
2013.12.26 . LIVELEICA
The year is nearing its end. Enjoy severe and beautiful winter scenes from Seattle.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.31
2013.11.22 . LIVELEICA
It's autumn in Seattle and the year end is on its way, too.
My Debut with a Leica vol.06
2013.11.20 . LIVELEICA
New column for the first time in a while. Why did it take so long? There seems to be a reason.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.30
2013.10.22 . LIVELEICA
It's already the volume 30. Don't you want to go out to shoot when you look at Mr. Scott's natural shots?
The Wind from Seattle Vol.29
2013.08.21 . LIVELEICA
From Mt. Rainier to the street. Enjoy Mr. Scott's gorgeous snapshots taken with the M Monochrome and the M9-P.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.28
2013.07.22 . LIVELEICA
How are you doing? Summer greetings from Seattle!
The Wind from Seattle Vol.27
2013.06.11 . LIVELEICA
Taking a different approach to capture early summer in Seattle.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.26
2013.05.09 . LIVELEICA
Seattle in spring. Shot with the M Monochrome that he purchased recently.
My Debut with a Leica vol.03
2013.04.08 . LIVELEICA
This column is still continuing, although it hasn't been updated for quite a long time. Anyway, enjoy his daily shots.
My Debut with a Leica vol.02
2013.02.08 . LIVELEICA
A body without a lens?
Useless. What will his M-E's future be like?
My Debut with a Leica vol.01
2012.12.26 . LIVELEICA
Our crew bought his Leica. Can he make all installment payments? This is a story of a man who made his debut with Leica.
ANATOMY OF MODERN LEICA
2012.12.07 . LIVELEICA
An attempt to explore modern Leicas and the company by examining recent iconic products Includes interviews with key persons.
Leica Boutique Yodobashi Akiba opened!
2012.12.07 . LIVELEICA
Tokyo's first Leica Boutique opened in the 3rd floor of Multimedia Yodobashi Akiba.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.21
2012.11.22 . LIVELEICA
The mountains are dressed up in the fall colors. Going to the stage of the drama series "Twin Peaks."
The Wind from Seattle Vol.19
2012.09.21 . LIVELEICA
Tried "still-life photography" after inspired by still-life paintings.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.17
2012.07.19 . LIVELEICA
Going along the valley heading to the great river.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.14
2012.04.20 . LIVELEICA
People's daily faces and gestures are truly beautiful.
VINTAGE LENS RHAPSODY Vol.05
SUMMICRON 5cm F2
2012.03.13 . LIVELEICA
The Summicron legend began from this lens.
VINTAGE LENS RHAPSODY Vol.04
SUMMILUX-M 35mm F1.4
2012.02.02 . LIVELEICA
This is the lens of uniqueness. You're the jonidan (second lowest) in the Sumo ranking if you started to smile with the glowing effect.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.11
2012.01.01 . LIVELEICA
Turning seventy years-old. What triggered me to devote myself to photography and what photography means to me.
VINTAGE LENS RHAPSODY Vol.03
Summaron 3.5cm F3.5
2011.12.28 . LIVELEICA
Old lenses are about affinity. It's a long and fun way to meet the favorite one.
VINTAGE LENS RHAPSODY Vol.02
HEKTOR 5cm F2.5
2011.11.14 . LIVELEICA
Choose an old lens with heart than brain. You never know how it draws until you use it.
VINTAGE LENS RHAPSODY Vol.01
SUMMARON 2.8cm F5.6
2011.10.27 . LIVELEICA
We'll pick up lenses that are discontinued. We live in a dream world where we can see the pictures instantly after shooting. But, this is also dangerous because now we want more lenses! Are we perpetual-motion machines? What? Do they have the full size M9/M9-P?
GXR MOUNT A12 meets Voightlander COLOR-SKOPAR 25mm F4P
2011.10.24 . LIVELEICA
It becomes a 42.5mm lens (in 35mm equiv.), a great choice for the experienced.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.07
2011.10.17 . LIVELEICA
Getting out of town to see the ground and human activity.
GXR MOUNT A12 meets Voightlander NOKTON Classic 35mm F1.4 SC.
2011.09.22 . LIVELEICA
If the 40mm is a homage to the spherical Summilux, is this one the evolved version of the 8-element 35mm? It makes a great 50mm on the GXR.
GXR MOUNT A12 meets Voightlander NOKTON Classic 40mm F1.4 SC.
2011.09.21 . LIVELEICA
It's a modern lens of uniqueness and peculiarity. It becomes an interesting 60mm and a great one for cropping. Go for this lens if you want something different.
GXR MOUNT A12 meets Voightlander SUPER WIDE-HELIAR 15mm F4.5 ASPHERICAL
2011.09.20 . LIVELEICA
How will the 15mm with the great reputation perform on the GXR?
Monochrome Rainbow Vol.01
2011.09.14 . LIVELEICA
It's a column composed by monochrome films. Wouldn't it be nice if we can draw a rainbow on the monochrome world?
GXR MOUNT A12 meets Voightlander ULTRA WIDE-HELIAR 12mm F5.6 ASPHERICAL
2011.09.13 . LIVELEICA
Let's celebrate the release of the mount by testing lenses one after another!
GXR MOUNT A12 meets LEITZ ELMARIT 2.8/28
2011.09.12 . LIVELEICA
I could mount it without problems! * Do it at your own risk as the manufacturer's warranty won't cover it./p>
The Wind from Seattle Vol.05
2011.09.06 . LIVELEICA
Restless waves are like a paintbrush.
Being away from Seattle.
GXR MOUNT A12 meets LEITZ NOCTILUX 1:1/50
2011.09.05 . LIVELEICA
What's the appeal of the Noctilux on APS-C?
GXR MOUNT A12 meets LEITZ SUPER-ANGULON 3.4/21
2011.08.20 . LIVELEICA
The 2nd lens to try is, of course, this one.
Rangefinder People Vol.02
2011.08.19 . LIVELEICA
The 2nd volume is Shiho Takano who is an actress. What does an actress shoot with her Leica?
GXR MOUNT A12 meets Carl Zeiss Hologon T* 8/16
2011.08.15 . LIVELEICA
The "M-Mount Unit" in the spotlight. Reporting how it works with an unusual lens!
"Interesting" photo lesson
Part 2 Expedient Composition Methods
2011.08.12 . LIVELEICA
There's a way to settle things somehow and even experts will re-acknowledge it.
"Interesting" photo lesson
Part 1 Cheap tricks for more interesting photography
2011.08.07 . LIVELEICA
Sure, we can have some photo lesson content. We admit we already sound shady, though.
Tokyo Exposure 7
A trip by the Toden Arakawa Line with one-day pass (2nd half) Arakawa Syako Mae to Waseda
2011.08.04 . LIVELEICA
There're 39 stations in Toden Arakawa Line. Of course, I continued to walk a lot.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.03
2011.07.21 . LIVELEICA
Seattle and its environs are turning to fresh green season after rainy season.
Tokyo Exposure Extra Edition: Capturing the Capital
2011.07.14 . LIVELEICA
Snapshooting the Metropolitan Exressway with an ultra wide 12mm lens. The contrast and graininess of ISO1600/3200 is extremely and interestingly high.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.02
2011.07.05 . LIVELEICA
After the rainy season, Seattle and its neighborhood are welcoming the season of the fresh green.
Tokyo Exposure 6
A trip by the Toden Arakawa Line with one-day pass (1st half) Minowabashi to Arakawa Yuuenchi
2011.07.01 . LIVELEICA
Typicality is what makes this column, so it covers the Toden Arakawa Line.
Interested in Rangefinders?
2011.06.24 . LIVELEICA
For those who are curious about rangefinders after the release of the M9-P.
The Wind from Seattle Vol.01
2011.06.17 . LIVELEICA
We've introduced Mr. Scott Tsumura at "Rangefinder People" and now he will deliver his photos from Seattle for us! "Wind" means a variety of things and the first one is Seattle heading for summer.
Tokyo Exposure 5: Barhopping - Yurakucho to Corridor street
2011.06.15 . LIVELEICA
As a content for this website, this title sounds problematic. This happens whenever A. Inden goes to location. Anyway, there're so many subjects for photography in Yuraku Cho and Shinbashi area. And, there're nice spots to moisten your throats after shooting.
Rangefinder People Vol.01
2011.05.30 . LIVELEICA
In this new column section, we will introduce wonderful rangefinder shooters. The first memorable photographer is Mr. Scott Tsumura living in the United States. Our crew K visited his house in Seattle to speak with him.
Tokyo Exposure 4: Azabu Juuban
2011.05.26 . LIVELEICA
It's raining in Azabu Juuban today, but it's fun to shoot even in the rain. Am I walking to take photography or eating food? Or, drinking alcohol?
Impressions on unfamiliar films
Color negatives
2011.05.25 . LIVELEICA
We shot two relatively new Kodak color films to examine their characters.
Tokyo Exposure 3: Akihabara-Ochanomizu-Jimbocho
2011.05.17 . LIVELEICA
The third edition starts from Akihabara, the Electrics Quarter on Sunday. Then I walked around Ochanomizu (student quarter) and Jimbocho (used books quarter) while taking breaks.
Impressions on unfamiliar films
Monochrome films
2011.05.06 . LIVELEICA
At the film department, we found some films we hadn't used before. Sometimes, it's fun to use new films, isn't it?
Tokyo Exposure 2: Tokyo Tower with parent and child Leicas
2011.04.27 . LIVELEICA
Tsukijima, Tokyo tower... we can't be more standard...
Camera for breaktime
for those who are looking for a compact digital camera
2011.04.07 . LIVELEICA
Leica M shooters seem to either shoot everything with it or use a compact digital camera in combination with it. We have one camera to recommend.
Tokyo Exposure 1: Shooting in Tsukijima with the Leica X1
2011.04.04 . LIVELEICA
This new column is about shooting the most standard tourist spots with a Leica. Of course, I never forget eating delicious food! The memorable first edition is shooting Tsukijima with the Leica X1
Reports on Leica photography exhibition "SNAPS" by Toshimitsu Takahashi and Naoki Mizuno
2011.02.01 . LIVELEICA
We're hosting a photography exhibition of Mr. Takahashi, who has been taking sample shots for this website, and his friend Mr. Mizuno. They are both Leica shooters and the photos were shot with digital Leicas.
Requiem: Why do we need lenses of the same focal length?
2011.01.10 ,LIVE:LEICA
To offer a requiem for victims in the lens swamp, we traced a typical lens history. Are you ready to be swallowed into the whirlpool of lenses?
Rangefinder Anthology: The seven mysteries of rangefinder cameras
2011.01.06 ,LIVE:LEICA
There're many mysterious things in rangefinder cameras. Sorry, no technical explanation is provided.
