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The M8ing Ritual (Part 2)
In Part Two of my report on the Leica M8, I discuss such things as the camera’s ergonomics, its shutter noise, and whether or not it succeeds in making me “invisible” on the streets. Granted, they’re not the normal topics one discusses when reviewing a camera. But there’s nothing “normal” about the unique requirements of…
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The M8ing Ritual (Part 1)
With my street photography proclivities showing no sign of waning, this article finds me continuing my quest for the “perfect” camera. Earlier this year, I opted for a hybrid approach — mounting rangefinder lenses on a Panasonic DMC-G1 MFT body. The experience was reasonably successful. In fact, it was so much better than my previous…
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Like a Leica (Addendum)
A month after publishing my impressions of the Panasonic DMC-G1 and its ability to adapt M-series lenses, I revisited some of the issues in this article. Paramount among them was a manufacturing issue with the original Novoflex M-to-MFT adapter, which caused many of the focussing problems discussed in earlier articles.
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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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Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM
A short, subjective review of the Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM with sample images.
