Exclusive Look: Vintage Leica KS15 Military Camera

More than a wartime relic, the Leica KS-15 proved to be the basis for many innovations in the Leica M system that we have come to know and love today. During the Vietnam War, fewer than a thousand of these cameras were produced for the US Military, and even fewer exist today in such beautiful and complete form. Join Sean, the Owner of Camera West/Leica Store San Francisco and vintage Leica expert as he tells you everything you need to know about the Leica KS15 Camera.

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Conversing Cameras: Robert Chestnut

This "Conversing Cameras" feature I have thoroughly enjoyed! This conversation is packed with a lot - When faced with a life or death Kayaking situation, do you save the Nikon F2? Thoughts on the film in the days of rising film prices and rising developing prices? This week we talk to Robert Chestnut.

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Conversing Cameras: Joel Gelin

Welcome to another Conversing Cameras. This week we chat with Joel Gelin. I first met Joel through the regular Beers & Cameras meetup in San Diego. Little did I know that Joel was a musician before taking on photography. Over the past few weeks, it's been exciting to help Joel get into the Leica SL 601 system to work in tandem with his Leica R mount lenses. Without further ado, let's jump in!

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Conversing Cameras: David Van Chu

This week I'm excited to start off the year with Jim Koenigsaecker. You might have seen Jim's work on the CW blog before. He's been a long-time friend of CW and a phenomenal Leica photographer. Jim uses his photography for his advocacy efforts and uses his Leica to cover cultural events, society, and landscapes, and simply incredible pieces of time all around the globe.

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Conversing Cameras: Jim Koenigsaecker

This week I'm excited to start off the year with Jim Koenigsaecker. You might have seen Jim's work on the CW blog before. He's been a long-time friend of CW and a phenomenal Leica photographer. Jim uses his photography for his advocacy efforts and uses his Leica to cover cultural events, society, and landscapes, and simply incredible pieces of time all around the globe.

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