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Rediscovering the Leica M8: Capturing Ghent with Kodachrome Colors

17/6/2024

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A few days ago, I started using my Leica M8 again, one of the first digital rangefinder cameras launched in 2006. I attached a UV/IR cut filter to an Elmarit 28mm f/2.8 lens and wandered around downtown Ghent to test the camera. The CCD sensor, made by Kodak, gives images a look very similar to the iconic Kodachrome film, which has been discontinued since 2010.
By the way, do you know who shot the last roll of Kodachrome film? None other than Steve McCurry. There's an interesting documentary by National Geographic about him shooting that last roll.
Here are some sample pictures I took near the Krook, the Ghent Library. They may not compete with Steve's work, but I think they capture some nice postcard-like shots with vibrant colors reminiscent of Kodachrome film.
Ghent, Belgium
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