My father inspired my passion for cameras and photography when I was a child. I think initially it was his wonderful old folding film camera that attracted me to photography. It’s always been the camera first that has been the attraction, then to see what I can produce with it. (Always been a bit of a gadget freak) Then on leaving school I completed a 3-year course in … [Read more...]
What is your favorite camera announcement from Photokina 2012?
There are a lot of fun new cameras coming out of Photokina. Which excites you and is your favorite? Scroll down after the poll for links with more details. Results: What is your favorite camera announcement from Photokina 2012? Nikon D600 (32%) Canon EOS 6D (24%) Leica M (18%) Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 (15%) Sony Alpha NEX-6 (3%) Olympus PEN … [Read more...]
Scott Wyden Kivowitz – Your Bag
This is what I call my Leica bag. Even though the bag itself isn't a Leica brand product, this setup is used only with the Leica camera. The Leica body is a M9 and I currently have only one lens for it. The Zeiss 25mm f/2 wide angle lens. I recently made a decision to change from having two Nikon D700 bodies to only one with throwing Leica into the mix. The camera, for … [Read more...]
The Black & White Photo Show Off Thread
If you haven’t heard yet, Leica did something that no other camera manufacturer can get away with. That’s right, they released a camera that only photographs in Black & White. The Leica M-Monochrom is very similar to the Leica M9, boasting a killer 18-megapixel sensor and rangefinder design. But is a Black & White only sensor really needed? Does the industry … [Read more...]