Kevin Fickling, a fashion and lifestyle photographer and a Leica collector, joins us in this episode to share his experience using and collecting Leica cameras and lenses.
Our conversation dives into Kevin’s journey in photography, his approach to vintage optics, and how Leica influences his work. We also discuss Leica’s 100th anniversary, the impact of special edition releases, and whether Leica’s luxury collaborations distance traditional photographers from the brand.
2:10 - Kevin’s professional journey
6:11 - Inspiration in photography
10:38 - Leica SL3-S
11:30 - Kevin’s home film lab & crazy collector story
18:19 - 100 Years of Leica, the story of Kevin’s collection
21:37 - Leica M Typ 262 RED Edition + Noctilux 0,95/50 Titan
25:00 - 70 years Leica M limited edition
26:03 - Leica MP Hermès
28:12 - Leica MP-3
30:32 - Leica Olive Bundeseigentum
36:42 - Olive Case for M3
37:30 - Favourite Lenses
48:30 - Recommendations on starting a collection
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