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I am a photographer, I am an artist…I love the tools I use, since I spent so much time and effort acquiring the perfect tool for each job. I currently use a Leica M4 from the late 60′s, the thing is almost 60 years old, but it was well cared for by its previous owner. Leica, like any other camera, it is not perfect, but it is exceptional in the things it does best. I don't usually walk around flashing my camera on the street… I prefer to be judged by my photographs, not by my tools. Besides, I use several cameras depending on my mood… I do, however love my Leica…I also love my Mamiya… They don't have lightmeters, and they are fully mech

I was already intrigued by Leica's reputation even before I have ever laid eyes on a real one. Coming from the Philippines, it is a rare sight to behold an authentic German Camera (of any vintage), within the mainstream Japanese brands of Canon and Nikon. I have never been a brand fanatic when it comes to cameras. I have always used whatever was handy at the moment. I have shot with Minoltas, digital and analogue Nikons, a digital Canon, and even a Diana F+ toy camera. I used whatever camera was in hand whenever I needed to shoot. It didn't matter much until I had an epiphany. I decided I wanted a Leica. If I were ever going to commit to only