Carlo Velasquez

Hello, My name is Carlo Velasquez and I am the Content Manager at Leica Store San Francisco. I have a strong background in street photography, use of natural light, and in-depth applied knowledge in all aspects of film production. I work primarily with 35mm film and the Leica M-A is my everyday carry camera. However, I am very well versed in the Leica digital systems as well as regularly make use of the current Leica M cameras as well as the Leica SL2-S for video production.

Leica, Thumbprints & Signatures

Thumbprints & Signatures: Leica 43mm f2 Apo-Summicron ASPH

Carlo Velasquez, 10 hours ago 4 min read

In this latest installment of Thumbprints & Signatures we dive back in to the continued lore and legacy of the...

A Few Frames, Leica, Photography, Vintage Tools

A Few Frames: Kinoptik 75mm f2.0 Apochromat

Carlo Velasquez, 3 weeks ago 5 min read

Kinoptik Paris were originally cine lenses that are known for their high resolution and unique bokeh. The out of focus...

Featured, Happenings, In The Field, Tools of Time Stories

Pola-Con Bay Area 2025

Carlo Velasquez, 2 months ago 3 min read

The world’s first annual three-day instant film photography convention, PolaCon Bay Area Instant Film Society , returned to the Bay...

A Few Frames, In The Field, Photo Gear, Tools of Time Stories, Vintage Tools

A Few Frames: Fujifilm GSW 690II

Carlo Velasquez, 2 months ago 3 min read

Dubbed “The Texas Leica”, The Fujifilm GSW 690II is 6×9 medium format rangefinder camera produced from 1985-1992. This fully mechanical...

Featured, Leica, Photography, Thumbprints & Signatures, Vintage Tools

Thumbprints & Signatures: Leica 9cm f/2.2 Thambar

Carlo Velasquez, 6 months ago 4 min read

Welcome back to another episode of Thumbprints & Signatures! We delve into Leica’s most ethereal lens from the past—the 9cm...

Leica, Leica Gear, Photography

Long Term Review: Filming With the Leica SL2-S

Carlo Velasquez, 9 months ago 0 5 min read

My main camera for filming videos for Camera West TV is the Leica SL2-S. You might be wondering, why the...

A Few Frames, Featured, Leica, News, People, Photo Gear

A Few Frames: The Leica Q3 with Anastasia Blackman

Carlo Velasquez, 10 months ago 0 3 min read

My professional journey has been defined by a lifelong passion for storytelling and the pursuit of visual excellence. I have...

Happenings, Leica, News, People, Uncategorized

Mark De Paola “Bridging the Gap Between Stills & Motion” Workshop Recap

Carlo Velasquez, 10 months ago 0 3 min read

As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary here at Leica Store San Francisco, we thought it only fitting to invite Mark de...

First Look, News, Photo Gear, Photography

Candido Film Overview

Carlo Velasquez, 10 months ago 0 3 min read

Candido is a London based color negative film manufacturer that specialized in 3 unique film stocks while keeping the cost...

A Few Frames, Featured, Leica, Photo Gear, Photography, Uncategorized

A Few Frames: 90mm f2 Apo-Summicron-M ASPH & Leica M11-P

Carlo Velasquez, 11 months ago 0 1 min read

The Leica 90mm has had many iteration over the years, each with their own unique character and in some cases,...

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