Category:Photography & Film

January 6, 2022

LEICA SL2 vs SL2S Test Drive

In late 2021, I was revisiting LEICA’s SL system and gave both the SL2 and the SL2S a spin, thanks to the LEICA Store...

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LEICA M10-P White Edition with LEICA ELMARIT-M 90mm f/2.8
September 23, 2021

Adding 6-bit Coding to LEICA M Lenses

Even though it does not have any impact on optical performance whatsoever, I really like LEICA M lenses to be 6 bit coded. Also...

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LEICA ELMARIT-M 90mm f/2.8
July 13, 2021

LEICA ELMARIT-M 90mm f/2.8 – Losing a Stop and a Burden

After some time with the LEITZ SUMMICRON 90mm f/2 beast from the 1960ies, it was time to shift gears to a more light-weight setup....

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COOPH strap with LEICA M10-P White Edition and LEICA NOCTILUX 50mm f/0.95 ASPH.
November 2, 2020

Seeing in the Dark with the LEICA NOCTILUX-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH.

Advertised as a lens that outperforms the human eye, the LEICA NOCTILUX-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH. is considered the best 50mm lens by many. Beyond...

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Leica M10-R Demo Model
July 16, 2020

Trying the just released Leica M10-R

As it happens, I was invited by Leica to attend the Leica M10-R release event July 16, 2020. With current COVID-19 restrictions also applying...

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Leica M10P White with Summilux 1.4/50 White
July 14, 2020

The Leica M10-P White Edition

So here it comes. After months of consideration and deep soul searching, the day has finally arrived. Ever since my last endeavour with rangefinder...

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Leica SL (Typ 601) with Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 1:2.8-4/24-90 ASPH.
July 12, 2020

Talking about my Leica SL experience on Leica Rumors

I recently reported on my experience with the Leica SL Typ 601 and its relevance in 2020 after the release of the SL2 in...

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Leica-SL-Typ-601
June 12, 2020

Using the Leica SL (Typ 601)

The Leica SL (Typ 601) is a 24 megapixel full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera introduced by Leica in October 2015. It is a L-mount camera...

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Leica-CL
October 30, 2019

Some time with the Leica CL

As an obvious and long standing Leica aficionado, I must admit that I fell for the promise of the Leica CL: “Dream Big. Pack...

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July 19, 2019

LEICA M MONOCHROM “DRIFTER” by Kravitz Design

In May 2019, Leica released another special edition LEICA M Monochrom (Typ 246) camera designed in collaboration with Lenny Kravitz through his design firm...

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