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Christian Mackie's avatar

Loved every bit of this even though it's months old. Gotta plan part two of this kind of thing soon! Great format too.

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Daniel Giacopelli's avatar

Thanks man, really appreciate this.

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Thibault Lemaitre's avatar

This was a wonderful read as we get ready to wrap the year! Onwards, my friend!

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Daniel Giacopelli's avatar

Thanks man. Always appreciate that coming from you. Have a fantastic holidays with the family!

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Grace Yu's avatar

Congrats on the new role! Hope this means you'll be coming through ATL more often — would love your take on my hometown!

Also thanks for the Roy Choi reco! Will be heading to Vegas in January to see Adele and I can't wait to go!

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Daniel Giacopelli's avatar

Thanks so much Grace, really appreciate that. Loved my recent trip to Atlanta. And let me know what you think about Best Friend; it's a fun place and food's fantastic.

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HERRINGTON's avatar

Another banger of a read 👏🏻

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Daniel Giacopelli's avatar

Awesome, thanks so much.

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Neil Milton's avatar

One of these every now and then would be brilliant, Dan!

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Daniel Giacopelli's avatar

Thanks mate – I think I might add this as a regular edition, to be honest. I appreciate it!

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Neil Milton's avatar

Yeah, I really enjoyed it. I hope you're enjoying the Q3. I've been selling a bunch of stuff and saving for the M11-P... I'm about a grand out, at the moment (which, is insane to say that that's not a lot, comparatively), so sometime early next year! Can't wait. By the way... congratulations on the new gig! I haven't had the chance to say.

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Daniel Giacopelli's avatar

Thanks mate. And wow, an M11. I saw someone on the streets of Downtown LA with an M11 the other day and we had a chat. What a gorgeous, perfect camera. Good luck my friend. Can't wait to see what you do with it.

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Neil Milton's avatar

It's beautiful. I'm taking the piss a little, to be honest, in buying it - especially given my uncertain work situation but... I'm selling off the last of my music gear so it's not so bad. I figured if I'm going to buy one to keep me the next many years, it may as well be that one. The 11-P, is the choice, I think, as the unbranded front just looks so classy. Similar to the M3. We'll see how it goes though... still some money to bring in.

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Daniel Giacopelli's avatar

Yeah fair enough. As a first-time Leica buyer I find the red dot charming, but when it gets stolen because of it, I might change my tune :)

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Neil Milton's avatar

Oh, I love that wee red dot just as much as the next man. :) I recently bought an airtag and stuck it in my wee camera bag. It's not a foolproof system, but there's a little peace of mind in there.

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kev's avatar

there's emotion, and meaning in this issue. i love the format. thanks 🙏 and enjoy what's coming.

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Daniel Giacopelli's avatar

Thanks so much Kev – I really appreciate the kind words.

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Emma Foster's avatar

Wonderful and inspiring read - thanks Daniel. Enjoy the new role!

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Daniel Giacopelli's avatar

Cheers Emma, that means a lot!

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Andrew Eberlin's avatar

Enjoy your Q. I’ve had the first version for a few years and it’s still the best camera I’ve ever used. Congratulations on your new role too.

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Daniel Giacopelli's avatar

Thanks Andrew. The Q is a beast. Appreciate the kind words about the new role, too. And I'm loving your newsletter.

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Andrew Eberlin's avatar

Thank you. Coincidentally Ian Sanders forwarded your newsletter to me this morning thinking that I would like it.

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Daniel Giacopelli's avatar

Ah, Ian's a great guy. Loved your writeup on Trent Parke's new tome. Gorgeous work.

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Andrew Eberlin's avatar

Thank you. That means a lot coming from you.

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Naomi Accardi's avatar

Truly my favorite newsletter on here. If you were to upgrade this to paid, I would absolutely support.

To answer your story about the Leica: isn’t it beautiful how unexpected life can sometimes be? The serendipity of such moment. The joy of being proved wrong by universal dynamics? So amazing.

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Daniel Giacopelli's avatar

Wow, thanks so much for this Naomi. Keeping it free for now, although I hugely appreciate the super kind sentiment! And couldn't agree more about the Leica journey. I also think I'm now spiritually bonded with this camera...

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