Jason Momoa, better known as Aquaman and Khal Drogo from HBO’s Game of Thrones, is apparently an avid Leica camera collector and working alongside Leica and Red Digital for an upcoming project.
On his Instagram page, under the username prideofgypsies, Momoa shared the below post highlighting a ‘new project and film’ he’s working on. He doesn’t dive into the details of it, but says video is being shot on Red Digital cameras with Leica glass attached while stills are being shot with Leica cameras.
View this post on InstagramExcited to start a new project and film. Shooting movies on the @reddigitalcinema @leitzcine and photos on @leicacamerausa #LeicaSummicronM. #M10. living on set I have learned from so many wonderful artists I want to thank Zack Synder @cruelfilms and @wfmft for starting my Leica obsession than @nicholasdominictalvola for always informing me and inspiring and @dennydenn @candytman for setting the bar. @lennykravitz always killing it. @johnson167 best gear. @kiran.karnani for making my dreams come true. Can’t wait to show everyone It’s gonna be a great couple years filled with art #theduneadventures. #pastandpresent #theroots #leicalover. Aloha j
Based on Momoa’s post, he owns numerous Leicas, new and old, including a 1958 M2 and a newer M10-D with a limited-edition Noctilux lens.
View this post on Instagram@leicacamerausa. @leitzcinewetzlar @on_the_roam LOVES YOU #mywifescoolwithit #hallpass #leicaohana mahalo @sethemmons aloha j
In addition to his post, Leica has shared a number of posts on its various Instagram profiles across the globe highlighting Momoa shooting with Leica cameras. We’ve rounded up a few of them below:
View this post on InstagramHappy birthday to our favorite Aquaman, @prideofgypsies! Photo: @dennydenn
View this post on InstagramOn the field with Frontier actor Jason Momoa and the Leica M Typ 240. In the frame: Jason Momoa (@prideofgypsies) Photo by @dennydenn with #LeicaSL #LeicaCameraUSA @cinematicpix @frontier_book #LeicaSL #Leica #JasonMomoa #Photography
View this post on InstagramBehind the scene fun with actor Jason Momoa and the Leica SL Photo: @dennydenn In the Frame: Jason Momoa (@prideofgypsies) Project: Shooting for the upcoming #FRONTIER coffee table book from @cinematicpix #LeicaCameraUSA #LeicaSL #Leica #JasonMomoa #Photography
He also gives a few shoutout to fellow artists for informing and inspiring him along the way, including musician Lenny Kravitz, Nicholas Dominic Talvola and others.
Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)