Nikon P7800, now with a viewfinder

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.

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.

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 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

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