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Saul Leiter

  Saul Leiter: The Poet of Color and Reflection Saul Leiter (1923–2013) was one of the quiet geniuses of 20th-century photography, a painter-turned-photographer whose work transformed the way we see color in the urban landscape. Long before color photography was widely accepted as art, Leiter embraced its painterly qualities, using reflections, rain, fog, and fragments of the city to create lyrical images of New York. His photographs blur the line between documentation and abstraction, infusing everyday street scenes with mystery and poetry. Here's an overview of the cameras and lenses he employed: Film Cameras Leica M4 : During the 1970s and beyond, Leiter frequently used the Leica M4 for his commercial and fashion photography assignments. Leica M4 Leica CL : For street photography, he often opted for the compact Leica CL, appreciating its portability and discreet profile. Leica CL Canon A-1 and AE-1 : Leiter incorporated these Canon models into his street photography repe...