It brings me great pleasure to show you guys my latest video on the new Huawei Mobile P9, co-engineered by Leica Camera, in collaboration with Huawei Mobile Australia. I've been using the phone as some of you know for the last couple of months. Not only is it an awesome smartphone, but it is truly capable of producing some amazing results with new technology never seen before on smartphones. Special thanks to Pong Boonsoong who captured my interest in the product.
VIDEO: Kristian Dowling: Shooting with the Leica SL (Typ 601)
Follow me as I explore one of Victoria’s most spectacular sites with the new Leica SL. For me, the SL’s extensive feature-set, has set a new benchmark within the professional camera segment with its incredible combination of speed and optical performance. Watch this video, filmed in 120fps in Full HD 108p and discover the capabilities of the Leica SL. Learn more about the Leica SL here: bit.ly/LeicaSL
Meeting with the Leica SL (type 601) Designers and other bits and pieces
Stephan Schulz- Head of Product Management Professional Photo System (L), and Steffen Skopp – Product Manager SL-System.
Yesterday I was fortunate to meet with the two Stefans of Leica Pro Design: Stefan Schulz - Head of Product Management Professional Photo System, and Stefan Skopp – Product Manager SL-System.
Leica Das Wesentliche - SL Launch at Leitz Park
Last night was more than just a product launch, as Dr Andreas Kaufmann said "I's a celebration of Photography" - and a celebration of photography it was, with some heavyweight professional photographers, industry professionals and the usual Leica faces in attendance. Above: (L-R) Leica Chief Dr Andreas Kaufmann, Photographer Fred Mortagne, Photographer Stefano Guindani, Leica CEO Karin Rehn-Kaufmann, Oliver Kaltner and Photographer and host Craig Semetko.
There were approximately 1000 guests all eager to see what the new announcement was all about and they weren't disappointed. I made my way around the venue armed with the SL, capturing people and moments and the reaction was positive. Some were taken back by the size of the 24-90mm lens but understood that the size was necessary to ensure ultimate quality.
The Leica SL (type 601) Professional Mirrorless Camera Review
The LEICA SL (TYP 601)
INTRODUCTION
By now you’ve probably heard of this new autofocus camera and system from Leica Camera – the Leica SL. There have been rumours milling around social networks and forums for weeks and speculation was at an all-time high. Most of the rumours initially pointed to a new M camera, possibly with autofocus. This rumour then changed to an interchangeable lens mirrorless camera based on the Leica Q, which isn’t too far off. Indeed, the Q really surprised many of us when it was launched because it was Leica’s first real success at nailing autofocus, by meeting and exceeding the performance of competing products. It’s clear that Leica’s technological partnering with Panasonic has been a very good match as it’s allowed Leica to catch up to the competition, and in the case of the freshly announced SL, possibly leapfrog it!
Wotancraft Ryker - The Perfect Leica Camera Bag?
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......
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.......
Feature on Prosophos
Going back in a time a little, here is an interview with me, and feature on the Prosphos Blog. Click HERE to discover the article.
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.
Leica M (type 240) Rangefinder Unboxing
I'm going backwards in time because my blog wasn't running at the time I made this video, but in case you haven't seen it, here's my unboxing of the Leica M (typ 240).
