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Like a Leica (Part 5)
My discussion of the Panasonic DMC-G1 was originally a four part review. But the fourth post was so long that some people had trouble downloading it. So, I’ve split Part 4 in half, creating this new “Part 5.” It contains my conclusions about the G1’s “street” shooting abilities and a (scant) few images.
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Like a Leica (Part 4)
The nitty gritty. The dirt. The details. Everything you want to know about using the Panasonic Micro Four Thirds DMC-G1 as a “street” camera in a single post… well, OK, “two” posts. The article was so long, it got sectioned into a separate Part 5. Dive in. Enjoy.
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Like a Leica (Part 3)
After rejecting an SLR, a portable “enthusiast” camera, and a rangefinder film camera, I’m left with only one alternative — micro four thirds. In this article, I discuss the allure of the MFT format and my decision to go there.
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Like a Leica (Part 2)
In this article, I discuss why a rangefinder is ideal for street shooting and, as such, why a street photographer might actually consider a return to film.
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Like a Leica (Part 1)
Do you love your SLR? You must not be a “street” photographer. Do you love that little portable enthusiast camera with the faux rangefinder stylings? You, too, must not be a “street” photographer. In this, the first of a five part series, I discuss what I expect from a street photography camera, and why neither…
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Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
A short, subjective review of the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM with sample images.
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White Christmas
Vancouver has recently seen about a foot-and-a-half of snow, and more is falling as I write this. The air is fresh and crisp. The dogs are happy. The trees are enrobed in a shroud of white where, just last month, they were warm in their brightly saturated red, orange, and yellow jackets. Naturally, I couldn’t…
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Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM
A short, subjective review of the Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM with sample images.
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Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
A short, subjective review of the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM with sample images.
