Jo Geier I Mint And Rare

In this episode, Jo Geier, founder of Mint & Rare and Wetzlar Camera Auctions, sits down with Felix Hoffmann of Photo Arsenal Vienna to explore the legacy of Henri Cartier-Bresson – his life, his philosophy of the decisive moment, and the Leica cameras that shaped his work.0:16 – Introduction with Jo Geier & Felix Hoffmann0:56 – How the exhibition was prepared4:28 – Henri Cartier-Bresson’s first cameras: Leica I, Leica II, Leica IIIc6:24 – Exhibition photographs illustrating the philosophy of the decisive moment10:12 – Focus on ordinary people: the socialist idea11:39 – Vintage Leica advertising: traveling with Leica12:47 – Funeral of Mahatma Gandhi14:20 – Leica M3, Leica IIIg, 50mm and 35mm Summicron, Leica M6, Minilux17:19 – More interesting facts about Cartier-Bresson and Leica18:35 – More about personality of Henri Cartier-BressonVisit the exhibition until 21st of September: https://www.fotoarsenalwien.at/enDon’t miss our content on other platforms:Website – https://www.jogeier.comInstagram –   / mintandrare  Facebook –   / mintandrare  TikTok –   / mintandrare  #JoGeier #FelixHoffmann #HenriCartierBresson #LeicaHistory #VintageCameras #MintAndRare #PhotographyPodcast #CameraCollecting #LeicaM3 #leicam6 Image credits & sources1. George Hoyningen-Huene – Henri Cartier-Bresson with his first Leica I (Fondation Cartier-Bresson, Paris, 1935)© George Hoyningen-Huene Estate Archives2. Leica II (Model D) – Source: Wetzlar Camera Auctions3. Leitz Leica IIIc Chrome w/ Summitar 2/5cm – Source: https://www.jogeier.com/leitz-leica-i...4. Henri Cartier-Bresson, Epiphanie, Piazza Navona, Rome, 1951© Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson / Magnum Photos5. Henri Cartier-Bresson, Boy Carrying a Wine Bottle (Rue Mouffetard, Paris, 1954)6. Jane Bown – Henri Cartier-Bresson with Leica M3, c.19577. Ara Güler – Henri Cartier-Bresson with Leica M38. Leica M6 with H.C.B. marked Summicron 50mm & personal note – Source: Photographica Auctionen © 20089. Henri Cartier-Bresson, Derrière la Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris, 1932 © Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson / Magnum Photos10. Leica IIIg Black ‘HCB’ – Source: Leitz Auction11. Summicron 35mm f/2 Black Paint ‘Cartier-Bresson’ – Source: Leitz Auction12. Henri Cartier-Bresson, Gandhi’s secretary at Gandhi’s funeral pyre, Delhi, India – Source: Phillips13. Henri Cartier-Bresson with Leica M6 – Photo: REUTERS / Charles Platiau14. Henri Cartier-Bresson with Leica Minilux – Photo: David Douglas Duncan

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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Josh Lehrer, a Leica expert from Leica Store Miami, joins us in this episode to share his passion for photography, vintage optics, and Leica Limited Editions.

In this episode, I sit down with my fellow co-founder of Wetzlar Camera Auctions, Lars Netopil, to explore the world of vintage camera collecting and auctions. We talk about our journey in founding Wetzlar Camera Auctions, sharing how our shared passion for cameras brought us together and led to the creation of one of the most respected auctions for rare and collectible photographic equipment.

In this episode, you'll dive into the fascinating world of vintage cameras, blending the perspectives of a digital photographer and a passionate collector. We’ll explore the differences between using cameras as creative tools and valuing them as collectible items.

1:39 Difference Between Using and Collecting Cameras