Charge5 Photography

I’m new to using a proper rangefinder camera. So I decided to go downtown and practice shooting with it.

I read an interesting article over at Luminous Landscapes about a “decisive moment digital” and immediately started day dreaming. The by-product of the dream session can be seen below.

I've attempted the 'DMD' before and this is my latest unfettered attempt. I also thought about putting a square sensor option.

Why did I take the time to draw this concept out? I realized there is something wrong with digital cameras today: the lack of simplicity. My DSLR has a 300+ page manual, 20 buttons, 5 dials and a plethora of menus. Going through the menus is like going through my pockets and finding money I didn’t know I had. It can be pleasant the first few times, but it’s frustrating when you can’t find the feature you really need.

My second attempt of the 'DMD'. It's obviously inspired by a couple rangefinders.

I was so impressed by the Rollei XF 35 (size, simplicity, mirrorless, lens size) , I imagined it as a ‘DMD‘.

This week I find myself in Boston for training in my day job and a friend suggested I check out the MFA, Boston. That suggestion turned out to be golden.

One of the things that made it such a great suggestion was the Dale Chihuly exhibit. His artwork is absolutely amazing! Also, the reaction to his work was equally amazing. The 30-45 minute wait was worth it.
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