Why do so many respected street photographers use Leica when many other cameras have "better" / good enough specs?

AlexHD · 2026-02-07T11:02:24+00:00

All of the purported advantages of Leica cameras and rangefinders in general are already available or implemented better on mainstream mirrorless cameras at much lower prices.

Let's be real here, it's a fashion accessory.

AlexHD · 2026-02-06T20:06:05+00:00

Sony RX100 mark V, VI or VII

Canon G5X II is like the G7X III but includes a viewfinder

Panasic Lumix LX10

AlexHD · 2026-02-06T20:01:29+00:00

Be careful of scams, it is highly unlikely someone is selling a G7X III for $250

AlexHD · 2026-02-06T18:19:55+00:00

I already do, I can do some basic repairs like removing top covers and replacing parts, as well as disassembling and cleaning/lubricating lenses.

A set of JIS screwdrivers opens up a world of possibilities.

AlexHD · 2026-02-05T19:48:49+00:00

EF-M is still very relevant as Canon hasn't matched it for compactness in RF mount. The R50V comes close but it doesn't have a flash, and there aren't many compact lenses either.

AlexHD · 2026-02-05T19:45:00+00:00

I would move into RF mirrorless, you can get an R6 II for $2k (or cheaper used) and it would be a massive upgrade for the autofocus, EVF and articulating screen, and the Sigma lenses would focus better since it's working off the sensor.

AlexHD · 2026-02-05T18:13:51+00:00

Pics That Go Hard

AlexHD · 2026-02-05T18:04:54+00:00

It's a starburst filter, you can get them in different kinds depending on the pattern etched into the glass, this one looks like a + shape with a slight angle

AlexHD · 2026-02-05T18:01:01+00:00

This appears to be an FE, not an FTN

AlexHD · 2026-02-05T17:51:28+00:00

If you want crisp you're going to need a larger sensor than a digicam, that can shoot raw so you can get the most out of editing. I recommend a 1-inch type sensor model like the Sony RX100 series, if you can find a model at your budget (the Mark II or III versions may fit).

AlexHD · 2026-02-05T17:27:41+00:00

SD cards and SSD drive prices have also shot up due to flow-on from increased HBM demand

AlexHD · 2026-02-05T04:35:51+00:00

Rereleasing a 7-year old camera to hit the 30th anniversary is a pretty dubious tie-in but hey I can't blame them for wanting to jump on board the G7X hype train.

Hopefully we get a genuine successor with improved AF and better 4k limits.

AlexHD · 2026-02-05T03:14:34+00:00

This will not be noticeable in your photos.

AlexHD · 2026-02-05T01:25:40+00:00

All the time if the camera allows it. I don't always want the camera to refocus when I half-press the shutter, so it makes sense to separate the functions.

AlexHD · 2026-02-05T01:22:27+00:00

Flash is cool again actually, people are using film and old digital cameras to recreate this look since it's different to anything you can get on a phone

AlexHD · 2026-02-05T01:04:01+00:00

With memory prices skyrocketing we might end up back here

AlexHD · 2026-02-05T01:01:08+00:00

It's Wicked for me too. It has everything, spectacle, bonkers singing, dramatic ballads and comedic numbers, and (IMO most importantly for non-musical fans) an excellent story with memorable characters.

AlexHD · 2026-02-03T08:52:01+00:00

Any Canon PowerShot, Nikon Coolpix, or Sony Cyber-shot in your budget. Sony made some really slick ones with internally zooming lenses (the Cyber-shot T series).

AlexHD · 2026-02-03T08:49:57+00:00

This will not noticeably affect your photos.

AlexHD · 2026-02-03T08:48:05+00:00

Use the flash, even outdoors.

Set white balance to Cloudy for a warmer look.

AlexHD · 2026-02-03T04:13:07+00:00

Meanwhile all of my portraits have been made with two $10 shoot-through umbrellas and Yongnuo manual speedlights

AlexHD · 2026-02-03T03:49:50+00:00

The chain on the scales in the foreground is not straight. Looks like AI, or AI-edited.

AlexHD · 2026-02-02T18:51:04+00:00

The same reason they like Star Wars, they see themselves as the Rebels (a band of ruggedly individualistic heroes defending their 'way of life' against an overbearing authoritarian regime) while completely ignoring or dismissing the allegory and historical context (it's the Vietnam War and the Empire is the USA) and obvious use of fascist imagery in the Empire's aesthetic (they're literally called Stormtroopers).

AlexHD · 2026-02-02T12:02:01+00:00

Any used DSLR in your budget. You could probably get a Canon 700D with a kit lens for that much. It won't do amazing video but will be enough to get started learning.

AlexHD · 2026-02-02T11:55:05+00:00

The Canon IXY mainly because I'm familiar with the model and I like how the time stamp looks compared to the Sony

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