I wouldn’t mention yet another “compact” camera, but this one coming from Nikon show an interesting reverse trend: The Nikon P7800 comes with an electronic viewfinder on addition to the back LCD.
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Fuji XF23mm f1.4
Fuji announced the Fuji XF23mm f1.4 for the Fuji X series (like the X-Pro1) This lens will provide a fast 35mm-like lens ; one of the favourite field of view of street photographers.
Thinktank Retrospective 5
Jorge Ledesma call the Thinktank Retrospective 5 The Best Street (Casual) Photography Bag for the Ricoh GR and Companion. I’ve tried quite a few bags, too many to name, but let me tell that the Thinktank Photo Retrospective 5 has stolen my heart and the hearts of my two primary photographic tools — the Ricoh… Continue reading Thinktank Retrospective 5
Leica X-Vario review
I previously said the Leica X-Vario was a disappointment solely based on the price and the slow zoom lens (and the lack of viewfinder). I think I shouldn’t be commenting on gear like that. We see some positive reviews flourishing, mostly based on image quality and ergonomics, two of the main reason to use one… Continue reading Leica X-Vario review
Leica Mini-M: the disappointment
Two week ago, Leica started teasing us with the Mini-M. The Phoblographer has the scoop, just confirming the rumors, and that is a disappointment. The Leica X Vario will cost over $3200 (more than the Sony RX-1) a little more than $2800, roughly the same as the Sony RX-1. And I had two hypothesis of… Continue reading Leica Mini-M: the disappointment
Leica Mini-M teaser
Leica is teasing us with the Mini M. We don’t know anything yet but two speculations: A compact fixed prime lens camera, maybe full frame, with a 35mm equivalent. In line with the Sony RX-1. A micro 4/3 camera, possibly the rumored revamp of the Panasonic Lumix L1 (it was their first mirror-less, with a… Continue reading Leica Mini-M teaser
Kodak to sell film and imaging division…
Kodak announced the plan to sell the film and imaging division to the UK Kodak Pension Plan in a move to settled debt and going toward exiting chapter 11 The question is whether the pension plan will deal with this asset as the film business or just as financial value? One would think the Kodak… Continue reading Kodak to sell film and imaging division…
No more Zeiss Ikon rangefinder nor Hasselblad V
Back in December, Cosina announced they discontinued Zeiss Ikon camera bodies. Now it is Hasselbad to announce the discontinuation of the V System after over 50 years, having manufactured the last 503CW body. This was bound to happen. The question remain: if no more film camera is being made, will the used market be enough… Continue reading No more Zeiss Ikon rangefinder nor Hasselblad V
Kodak DCS
The Kodak DCS is Kodak 1991 Digital SLR based on a Nikon F3. Kodak was pioneer in the area and Nikonweb interview James McGarvey who designed these. Six models were priced from $20,000 to $25,000. A total of 987 units were sold from 1991 to 1994. But: Many people in Kodak were reluctant. Some of… Continue reading Kodak DCS
Leica M typ 240 review
Highly anticipated, the Leica M type 240, aka Leica new M as announced in 2012, is starting to appear in the hands of various photographers. Ming Thein, a Kuala Lumpur based photographer, reviews the new M: First off: the M 240 is an enormous leap forward ahead of the M9 in every area; in fact,… Continue reading Leica M typ 240 review