Part 2 Mr Woo discusses Exakta from Germany and Leica

In depth discussion of Exakta from Germany

[@utube321piotr]

Sessions w/ Mr Woo are as enjoyable as a morning coffee. Keep bringing this amazing man back.

[@laszlozir]

It's amazing to see how much knowledge Mr Woo has. It's always a joy to watch and I would"ve never thought how amusing it is to watch. Looking forward to the Leica episodes.

[@MrDastardly]

I just love listening to the camera guru Mr. Woo. Such an amazing gentleman!! 👏👏👏👏

[@randallbrander8157]

Excellent as Always! Cheers!

[@senseofeverthing]

Mr Woo is a living legend! I could listen to him all day long! Have you considered using a second camera on a tripod vor the steady shots of Mr Woo?

[@LyndonPatrickSmith]

Thank you Mr. Woo and Mr. Ishii! This has been a great series and us Exakta fans really appreciate these treasures.

[@monochromebluess]

Interesting discussion. Look forward to the more in depth Leica show.

[@Photojouralist123]

On the way

[@user-xw7ie6jv2x]

Love Mr. Woo's presentations : no "umms & erhrs " ; really polished ,concise and to the point a great deal of knowledge and information in a short space of time with some gentle humour as a bonus. I would like to thank him personally for his advice to me on the Topcon /Exakta lenses. This gentleman is a treasure ! On the point of quality control on the Exactas of which I have about five from the simple Exa to the RTL 1000 I've noticed that the later ones esp. the RTL ( essentially a Pra;ktica VLC with an Exacta lens mount) the exposure prism was not reliable and very fiddly to use as well as shutter & mirror sticking problems. Much as Mr. Woo said the quality seemed to wane , although I loved the closer focus and brighter viewing that the RTL lenses possesed, I eventually gave up using it. Keep showing these presentations . They're gems and a lesson in what good KZbin videos should be.

[@Photojouralist123]

Wow thanks 🙏 so much Mr Woo and I go back 25 years. He’s a great story teller

[@roybixby6135]

Loved it - More please ... 🦘

[@Photojouralist123]

Got lots planned Roy

[@utube321piotr]

Question for Mr Woo: What makes the Leica lenses so special? What design feature do they possess that gives them the "Leica look" and makes them uncopiable?

[@michaelcase8574]

Exacta also made cameras of different formats. I know early on the made an127 format SLR And even a 21/4 Sq. I think.

[@sgroadie6367]

Excellent content. Would Mr Woo be able to do an episode on the Swiss Alpa?

[@Photojouralist123]

Difficult but we are working on it .

[@janw.jensen2490]

And Oskar Barnack initially only got one week of trial engagement, according to what Ernst Leitz I told Walther Benser. :-)

[@aznycts]

this Generation don't care about Old Camers and Lenses 😆 . om old school Photographer for almost 52 years from nyc . talked to 100s of young photographers . and they all say the samething. Not Interested . and i came to the Conclusion that i don't waste my Time Anymore .

[@bondgabebond4907]

That's so funny. Not long ago, I took my wife and grandson to the Cabazon Dinasaur Park. I took my Sony a6700 with Sigma zoom lens and had a ball taking pictures of my grandson. In passing a man and his son, I mentioned to the boy to get a 'camera' and old pop said his iPhone was just as good. His phone was in his pocket while I was taking picture after picture with my Sony. People don't appreciate a camera and think their phone is good enough. Like you, I have been shooting pictures for many decades. I started with a Pentax Spotmatic F around 1972, got into public affairs in the USAF, where I got great exposure taking lots of pictures from military aircraft to young troops working those aircraft. With a camera, you will take pictures of things and people that you wouldn't with a phone.