In your bag number 38, Leo Kitajima from USA?
Howdy peeps, how are you all? I am doing great, been busy trying to find time to ride my new bike, take some pictures and please you lot, the internet masses. I have another lovely bag for you lot today. This time it is from Leo. Now I am not entirely sure where Leo is from, but I think it could be the USA. Please comment and tell us what you think. Over to you LEo:

My name is Leo Kitajima and I recently got interested in photography when I found an old Pentax ME camera that my dad used to use. It was my first time using a rangefinder camera and thought it was so fun to shoot with! Ever since then, I have been trying out different rangefinders and have enjoyed the advantages and quirks of each one. My favorite is a Leica M3 with a dual-range 50mm Summicron. My most recent acquisition is an Epson R-D1xg with a CV 35mm Nokton that Bellamy hunted down for me!

The Sekonic light meter is one of my most important tools. I often shoot in low light situations and like to use Ilford HP5, ISO-400. My friend taught me how to develop my negatives at home and find it a soothing ritual.

I also jot down notes while shooting so I carry lots of pens and pencils in a case made by Postalco (www.postalco.net) and a small Rhodia notepad.

The bag is made by Porter Yoshida – I love the retro mail bag strap and the fabric is waterproof Gore-Laminate. The inside has nice partitioning and perfect for my two cameras.

I just started a project about sharing my analog tools with the public, such as bringing in my typewriters to a cafe. Here is my blog: www.analogtype.wordpress.com

Thanks for that Leo. Interesting bag and selection of gear. Please don’t forget to add you details for twitter etc in the future.
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