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LEICA

Ad 1953

“A Leica focuses, sights, shoots and winds like other 35mm cameras. But a Leica thinks as you do - it follows your whims and inclinations, pokes into places of sunshine or shadow, wherever a new mood takes you.”

Found: Ebay user poorplaces accessed July 5, 2012

LEICA III

Dennis Stock, portrait with his Leica III, 1951, by Andreas Feininger

© Andreas Feininger

Found: iconicphotos, Accessed July 4, 2012

DEARDORFF 8X10 FIELD CAMERA

Dovima with the Elephants, Paris, 1955, by Richard Avedon

© Estate of Richard Avedon

Found: kyanisaurus, Accessed July 3, 2012

LEICA M SERIES

Parade, Hoboken, New Jersey, 1955, from ‘The Americans’, by Robert Frank

© Robert Frank

Found: The New Yorker Online, Accessed July 2, 2012

Calumet 8x10 BELLOWS CAMERA

Audrey Hepburn, 1956, by Yousuf Karsh

© Estate of Yousuf Karsh

Found: The Reel Photo, Accessed July 2, 2012

FOLMER GRAFLEX 4X5 MONORAIL GRAPHIC VIEW CAMERA

Calgary Stampede, 1954 by Yousuf Karsh

© Estate of Karsh

Found: Acurator, Accessed Canada Day, 2012

Leica III

James Dean by Dennis Stock/ Magnum Photos

Uploaded by ‘ MagnumInMotion

Found: You Tube, Accessed May 19, 2012

LEICA III

James Dean Midtown, New York City, 1955, by Dennis Stock

© Dennis Stock

Found: Magnum Photos, Accessed May 19, 2012

THE leica iii

Ad 1955

    • 1 pc die-cast body
    • Improved internal mechanism
    • Large release button
    • Exposure counter

Found: camera in the media, camerapedia accessed May 19, 2012

ROLLEICORD

How to load a Rolleicord

Uploaded by ‘ 

Found: You Tube, Accessed May 9, 2012

THE rolleicord

Advertisement 1956

  • Schneider lens
  • Synchro COMPUR LV5 shutter, speeds to 1:500
  • Automatic parallax compensation
  • Double exposure prevention and release
  • Simplified controls
  • Takes colour film
  • Uses 120 mm film or 35 mm with adapter

Found: Bamboo Trading, accessed May 9, 2012

The Yashica Reflex

Ad 1958 | Retailed $59.95 & $75.50

For Gals (Yashica LM)

      • Easy to operate
      • Twin lens reflex
      • Built in exposure meter
      • Big, bright focussing screen
      • Good selection of shutter speeds
      • Pair of great lenses

For Guys (Yashica Mat)

  • Twin lens reflex
  • Fully automatic
  • Cost effective

Found: Yashica Forum, accessed May 8, 2012

LEICA M Series

Snapshot aesthetic:  Discussion of Robert Frank’s style and approach as part of the ‘Streetwise’ exhibition.

by The Museum of Photographic Art

Found: You Tube, Accessed May 8, 2012

LEICA M series

Rodeo, New York City, 1954, from ‘The Americans’, by Robert Frank

© Robert Frank

Found: Chasing Light, Accessed May 4, 2012

Leica M series

Contact sheet from ‘The Americans’, by Robert Frank

© Robert Frank

Found: Vincent Borelli Gallery, Accessed May 4, 2012

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