Photographer Franziska Stuenkel relies on her Leica M11 for capturing spontaneous urban scenes with minimal intrusion. The Leica brand, celebrating its 100th anniversary, was founded in 1869 and gained prominence with the launch of the Leica 1 in 1925. Known for their compact designs, Leica cameras continue to thrive alongside major competitors. Artists like Alan Schaller assert that working with a Leica enhances photographic skills due to the manual controls encouraging faster, more deliberate photography. Handmade craftsmanship in Wetzlar remains central to Leica's identity, ensuring quality and precision that resonate with photographers today.
Stuenkel emphasizes the need for speed and discretion in capturing spontaneous urban moments, highlighting how her compact Leica M11 perfectly meets her artistic demands.
Alan Schaller believes using a Leica camera improves one’s photography skills, stating the manual adjustments he performs are quicker than any automatic mechanism.
Leica, founded in 1869, originally manufactured optical devices and gained iconic status after launching the Leica 1 camera at the 1925 Leipzig Spring Fair.
Despite competition from major brands like Sony and Canon, the handmade quality of Leica cameras remains a distinct advantage, epitomizing craftsmanship and tradition.
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