My Grandfather's and My Leica

It's all a little silly, really. Back in 2013 right after graduating I thought I wanted to get a camera and explore around DC, although, I knew nothing about photography. I stumbled upon a page for a digital Leica and fell in love, that is, until I saw the price. I thought maybe someday but then those thoughts faded. Fast forward to December of 2014...At this time my girlfriend and her love of photography/videography inspired me to look into photography again. My dad helped me find my grandfathers Leica M3 (on the left) which he passed down to my dad. I fell in love and still love using it and discovering film more so than disposable point and shoot camera of the 90s. However, I worry. The M3 is more than just a camera, it's something I want to hold onto forever as it has immense sentimental value to me, my dad, and my dad's side of the family. On the other hand I love using the Leica system and I imagine my grandfather would've wanted his family to keep using it. So I decided to buy my own Leica to compliment it. The Leica M6 (on the right) is mine. A camera that will travel with me everywhere. The M3 will be along too and will not become a dust collector, but anywhere that I worry about taking the M3 the M6 will gladly go. It's about peace of mind.

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