The quest for the ultimate camera bag is a lifelong journey filled with the occasional mistakes, great rare finds and excitement for the purchase of a bag that just may be the holy grail. I’ve been searching for the ultimate Leica M bag for the last 21 years and I believe I may have found it. Not only that, top reviewer Steve Huff is of similar opinion......
iPhone 6 vs 6 Plus - which camera comes out on top?
Whether you’re a professional photographer or a regular phone user who likes to take pictures, there is no denying the iPhone’s significance to photography in general. It is undeniably the most used camera in the world after all. In fact, a majority of professional photographers I know use the iPhone as a phone, and do use the camera more than most would expect. Why? Because it has the most natural looking pictures with minimal digital artefacts compared to other camera phones available in the market.
Leica T (typ 701) Mirrorless Camera Review
Leica T with Summicron-M 35/2 V4 using T-adapter sitting on Apple Macbook Pro
Quite possibly the most anticipated Leica camera since the M9, the Leica T (Typ 701) is finally here, well almost (in stores around 4 weeks from now). Launching with two lenses – a SUMMICRON-T 1:2/23 ASPH and a VARIO-ELMAR-T 1:3.5-5.6/18-56 ASPH, the camera starts off with a very sound lens combination that works very well together, with more lenses to come later this year. With the sensor being an APS-C Size with a magnification ratio of 1.5, those lenses become 35mm f/2 and a 27-84mm f/3.5-5.6 in full-frame 35mm terms. The camera will be launched in silver with a black option to come from July.
Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 'focus' and Monochrome Samples on Nikon Df
Zeiss Otus at f/1.4 on Nikon Df
People have been asking for more pictures so here are a few samples of the Otus on the Nikon Df. The lens is amazing for Monochrom due to its smooth transition of shade to sun and its ability to control highlights. I've had some questions with concerns about focusing on an SLR as there is no live view in the viewfinder, but I can tell you if you use the focus confirmation feature in-camera, your chances of nailing focus is increased dramatically.......
Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 APO-Distagon on the Leica M (type 240) Review
Leica M240 (type 240) with Zeiss Otus at f/1.4 ISO 3200
If you saw my last blog post on using the Zeiss Otus on the Nikon Df, you’ll know just how excited I am about this beast of a lens. Since writing my first impressions, there have been many questions as to whether this lens is as good as I say it is.......
Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 APO-Distagon First Impressions Review on Nikon Df
Nikon Df with Zeiss Otus
You know the saying “Be careful what you wish for, because you might just get it”…..well Zeiss listened and delivered…in size!
Enter the Zeiss Otus. A 55mm lens with a f/1.4 maximum aperture designed with next to no compromises. Many would mention price, which sounds high, but trust me, this is lens is actually a bargain at it’s US$4,000 price – but more on that later.......
Nikon Df 'First Impressions' Review
It’s not often I feel compelled to take the time to share my impressions of camera gear. In fact, as of lately I’ve been less than excited about cameras and lenses because there’s something new out every week, followed by countless positive reviews about how amazing they are, followed by many enthusiasts buying them in hope of better pictures. This never-ending cycle is something I used to be very caught up in, and luckily, I’m over it now – or maybe not.
Clash of the Titans! The Ultimate Leica M Super Fast 50/60 lens battle!
While Greek mythology brought us the Titans, it was the Germans who applied the Titan qualities to their cars and cameras. Like any good battle, the Japanese also made their presence known with their own version of Samurai. Fast lenses are like fast cars, and when considering both, they share the same kinds of adjectives like ‘exotic, alluring, superlative, amazing, glamorous, extraordinary, unique and unusual’. Both fast cars and fast lenses have an appeal for their ability to give its operator more speed, control and power. To photographers wanting to express their vision through shallow depth of field, the ultra fast lens is a valuable tool, as it enables you to narrow the vision to the exact precise focus position within a frame. But there is much more than subject isolation to think about when analyzing a fast lens. Different lenses exhibit different and unique characters in the way they draw both the focused and defocused areas, and there is no better way to explore this area than by comparing the world’s top Titans.
Book Review | The Suffering of Light by ALEX WEBB
There are endless amounts of photography books available these days, and an endless line of photographers behind them. Amongst those are some of the elite photographers, and once in a while they create a body of work that leaves you absolutely speechless. One of those photographers (at least for me) is Alex Webb.
Leica M (typ 240) Field Test and Review
The latest camera in Leica’s M line of digital rangefinders was a big surprise to many upon it's announcement. Looking at it's feature-set it's clear that Leica has taken a few new steps to compete against cameras in the mainstream market, including M4/3, NEX, Nikon 1 and even SLR’s.