Great Compositions — For Craig Semetko Henri Cartier-Bresson started in photography like many of us. He took cute pictures of his friends and surroundings, until he decided to make a change. “It was time to get serious.” Over the next five decades, he combined his curiosity for culture with his artistic background to create one [more...]
ARCA-SWISS Video Mini-L Bracket This video is an experiment. I like to look at things in “real life” so I figured, why not make a video showing products I review. It should give you a better impression of the ARCA-SWISS Mini-L Bracket which can be used on all Leica M cameras. I love the freeze [more...]
Klein Tool Bags When it comes to camera and gear bags, sometimes the best solutions are found in the hardware store. Builders need to store their tools too, but they prefer functional items that will not break the bank. Color Coded Bags I am a color coded guy. Lenses go in the blue bag, [more...]
Jefferson Library [ N Y C ] The other day I finally registered as a member of the New York City Library. Its been at least ten years since I have set foot in any library, probably scarred from university research. I was excited to resume my studies until I actually went to a library. [more...]
Luigi Crescenzi At home with the Maestro of Leicatime Last week the Travel Gods threw me for a loop. I was scheduled to have two days in Rome before heading to Sardegna, but the flight was oversold. My biggest fear was I might miss my appointment with leather Maestro and Leicatime creator Luigi Crescenzi. [more...]
Young Housewife Bethnal Green, England This morning, I flipped through my copy of “The Family of Man”. It was based on an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art from 1955, mounted by Edward Steichen. A picture jumped out at me and I wanted to share it with you. Simple Gestures At the moment, [more...]
Film Shooters — Time to Stock Up A few days ago Japan Camera Hunter posted an article about Fuji Film reducing the number of film types available. Part of this is very worrying, but they other side of it is a return to the “old days.” The choices of film used to be quite limited. But [more...]
Mini-L Bracket Field Tested [ TANNA ] The best place to test a new product is on foreign soil. Once the comforts of home are removed, we are left to rely on the contents of our luggage. A new accessory must prove itself before it earns a place inside my camera bag. — What is [more...]
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