Exploring Northern Virginia with the Leica 35mm Steel Rim Lens

Continuing up the Shenandoah Valley into western Virginia and the Eastern “arm” of West Virginia for this video.

We head out with the Leica Summilux 35mm reissue (model 11301). This lens is also known as the “steel rim” lens for its characteristic signature shiny metal rim. The original lens from the 1960’s sells used for over $20,000 on eBay…Yikes!

We look at the aesthetics of this lens, its fit and finish, and overall feel of its performance when it comes to images.

We’ll explore White Post, Farnham Colossi, and Winchester Virginia where we find excellent historic and iconic Americana photographic subjects to document.

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I am documenting the decay on mainly a black and white medium the fade of iconic American roadside sights, mixed in with the landscape and portrait shots of the people we meet along the way. This project was inspired by a combination of inspiration from the photography greats in street photography, landscape photography, new topographic photography, and portrait photography. This photographic project isn’t limited to a genre, disciple, or discipline, but rather being able to adapt the variability of life as it comes your way.

I shoot with Leica cameras and many Leica and Voightlander lenses. I am a big fan of vintage lenses and the lens designer Walter Mandler. My everyday carry is the Leica 35mm Summilux Steel Rim reissue. More on Leica photo equipment in practical use in coming episodes.

Photo gear used in this video: Leica M11 Monochrom, Leica 35mm Steel Rim Summilux Steel Rim (11301) resissue, and Leica Thambar 90mm reissue
Video gear used in this video: Panasonic S5IIx, Insta 360 1 inch, GoPro hero 11, DJI Mini 3 pro drone.

Color grading LUTS from Gamut

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
00:34 - The Leica 35mm Summilux Steel Rim and M11 Monochrome
00:49 - White Post Virginia
03:41 - Using Atlas Obscura to find photographic subjects
04:26 - Leica 35mm Summilux Steel Rim Lens
05:06 - Leica 35mm Summilux Steel Rim Lens Hoods
05:50 - Leica 35mm Summilux Steel Rim Image Quality and Look
06:22 - Photographing RC Cola Sign and Phone Booth with Steel Rim lens
06:50 - Photographing Farnham Colossi WV with Steel Rim lens
08:02 - Photographing abandoned John’s Strip Mall with 35mm Steel Rim Lens
09:34 - Goodbye and thank you!

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