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15-APR-2010

A Boy and His Hexar

My son, a few weeks ago, on one of our Thursday evening photoshoots.
Regardless of his desire for a Leica Digilux (wonder where he got that I idea..)he will have to shoot film for a year. But, honestly, the Hexar isn't leaving the house...unless Hal wants it!!

Leica M8 ,Konica Hexanon M 50/2.0
1/90second f/11 iso160 full exif

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Deb Booth 20-May-2010 22:12
Awwww... this is a keeper for your family album to be sure. Pretty wisteria, too! Ours hasn't started blooming yet.
Cindi 16-May-2010 19:42
This is a great capture! Surely made me smile!
Michael Edwards14-May-2010 22:36
Cindy, Rudi and Pat:
thanks so much for your comments.
He was pretty tickled last night when he saw I had posted it.
I think that's going to be an 8 x 10 for Mom...
Michael Edwards14-May-2010 15:49
Cindy, Rudi and Pat:
thanks so much for your comments.
He was pretty tickled last night when he saw I had posted it.
I think that's going to be an 8 x 10 for Mom...
Michael Edwards14-May-2010 15:25
Sorry, Pete.
Since Hal shot Leicas before he went to SLRs, I was pretty sure the language would be familiar.
Those who don't have no way of knowing how crazy we are about the gear.
Cindy Flood will confirm.
Thanks for the complement.
Maybe Hayden will oblige us.
Pete Hemington14-May-2010 08:46
I regret I'm lost in all that tech talk. (lots to learn) But the shot is one of great consentration and indicates a good father/son bond. Look forward to seeing the close up of the Wysteria perhaps!
hal 14-May-2010 06:43
Thanks Michael.
He's off to a great start with good gear and a top tutor.
His style is already very good. No flying elbows here !
Thanks again
Michael Edwards14-May-2010 06:17
Hal:
the Konica Hexar is a sweet autofocus fixed lens, with a 35 mm lens of the same design as the Leica summicron 35/2.0 fourth version.
The lens is scalpel-sharp, and a great camera body is underneath.
Auto focus and film advance, leica quality glass, and used, you can get them between 400-600 US...
One of the best deals going.
hal 14-May-2010 04:11
This is one of those Stand-Out photos that will always be very special to you Michael.
He is holding the camera like a pro.
The camera looks like an "M" series and the name certainly sounds Leica-ish.
Like their Elmar, Summar and Summitar.
So Hexar suggests a Leica lens with 6 elements. And the quality of the lens closely matches that of the Summicron 50mm F2. An illustrious comparison.
The Hexar is definitely "collectable" but who would dream of depriving
this budding Henri Cartier-Bresson of his tool of the trade ?

Cindy Flood14-May-2010 04:06
Michael, You will enjoy this image for years to come. It is so nice that your son is learning photography. It is such a wonderful hobby for a boy and Dad to enjoy together.
Rudi 14-May-2010 02:20
This is one of those images that will become a family heirloom. I love it!
Pat Nighswander 14-May-2010 01:49
Interesting and well taken capture in nice light.
Michael Edwards14-May-2010 01:25
Yes, Wen, that it is...
VERY special image to me...
We both had a blast...
Terry 14-May-2010 00:58
Looks like your son is getting the photo bug early on - good for him!
Great shot - this will be a family treasure in 15 or 20 (or more) years.
Wendy 13-May-2010 23:48
A beautiful image Michael. Is this the one you
were thinking about. I think that this is what
quality time with our children no matter their
age, is all about. Bravo!!
Wen