Dear Leica, (UPDATED)

efix — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:03:07 +0000

I am aware that you are in the middle of restructuring and expanding your business. Mr Kaufmann put a lot of money into you, and I do not believe he did so without expecting compensation. Lisa Holding Germany has acquired most of your stocks by now, and just recently Blackstone started investing in your company. On the other hand, you are about to expand your production facilities, building a completely new complex in your old home, Wetzlar.

Being a big fan of your products and your philosophy, I welcome all this. I welcome the fact that Mr Kaufmann saved [...]

Attention NEX users: Zeiss 24/1.8 IN STOCK!

efix — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:51:23 +0000

B&H Photo currently have the Zeiss-branded Sony NEX E-mount 24mm f/1.8 Sonnar lenses IN STOCK at a retail price of US-$ 999. If you’re looking for this lens, I suggest you act quick, as these will sell like hot cakes!

Read more about this fantastic lens over at Steve Huff’s websit here, here and here.

My photographic christmas wishlist

efix — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:55:45 +0000

These days I’ve been thinking a lot about stuff I’d like to treat myself with for christmas. Alas, the budget for new toys roughly equals zero this year. Still, being the gearhead that I am, here’s a list of what I would have Santa bring me

M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 — Olympus’ latest Micro Four Thirds lens offering, equivalent to a 90mm portrait lens / short tele in 35mm terms. Being raved about by everyone who has it, and generally getting quite favourable reviews. This would complement my Lumix 20/1.7 nicely for a two-lens kit.

In-stock alert: X100, X10 and Zuiko 45/1.8 at B&H

efix — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:38:34 +0000

B&H currently has a limited amount of three hot photographic items in stock, namely the

which needs no introduction as I am sure most of you know what it is capable of and what its specs are. Next up is the brand new

the Fuji X100′s little sister, sporting a 28-112mm f/2-2.8 Fujinon zoom lens, a large 2/3″ EXR CMOS sensor and a state-of-the-art optical viewfinder that is a lot more sophisticated than those you find on comparable high-end compact cameras like the Canon G series or Nikon P series. The third hot item currently [...]

Quote of the day

efix — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:58:08 +0000

Kirk Tuck on the Nikon 1 10-30mm and 30-110mm kit lenses:

Now, if someone tells you that these lenses are too big I’m here to tell you that person has been off their meds for too long.

Stainless steel sculpture cites complete Leica camera history

efix — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 06:34:54 +0000

Via Leica Rumors.

Chinese sculptorLiao Yibai created an enormous, 350kg weighing stainless steel sculpture which at first sight looks like a Leica M film camera. But when you look closer, each viewing angle conveys a citation of a different piece of Leica camera history. For example, the sculpture features a battery compartment like an M6/7/P, a rewind lever like an M2, a Leica decal like the M6+ cameras, a shutter speed dial like the screw mount Leicas, a shutter button with on/off switch like the M7/8/9, a back with LCD and buttons like the M8/9 [...]

Quote of the day

efix — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:40:40 +0000

Bellamy Hunt on the topic of the Leica Summicron 35/2 ASPH.:

Now I am not going to sit here and give you a detailed description of this inner workings of this lens, as I don’t want to deprive poor old Ken Rockwell of readers.

LOL

B&H deal: Lightroom 3 for $ 149.99! Act quick!

efix — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:20:35 +0000

Well, here’s a deal! B&H Photo are offering Adobe Lightroom 3 for only $ 149.99 — that’s 50% off of the regular price! However, the offer is only valid until tomorrow, Oct. 4th, 11:59 a.m. eastern time, i.e. 15:59 UTC.

Lightroom 3 is certainly one of the best RAW editors as well as workflow solutions there are currently on the market, and appeals both to professionals and amateurs. If you don’t own it yet and are looking for a powerful RAW workflow software for both Windows and MAC, or if you’ve been wanting to buy it but [...]

Quote of the day

efix — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:33:53 +0000

I would not select the Canon [1D Mark II N] and a few L lenses for a fun walk across a city. I’m not into recreational weightlifting.

– Kirk Tuck

I guess I’m equipped for a little while … except …

efix — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 09:21:05 +0000

My current stock of film and film cameras. This’ll keep me busy for a couple months, I guess

Top left: Black-and-white negative emulsions. Lucky 100, Delta 400, Tri-X 400, T-MAX 400.

Bottom left: Colour negative emulsions. Fuji Reala 100, Fuji Pro 160C, Ektar 100, Fuji Pro 400H, Portra 400, Portra 160VC, Portra 160, Portra 800.

Right: Colour reversal emulsions. Elite Chrome Extra Color, Ektar E100G, Ektar E100VS, Fuji Pro 400H, Provia 400X, Astia 100F, Velvia 50, Velvia 100, Provia 100F.

To say it with Alan [...]

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Dear Leica, (UPDATED)

Attention NEX users: Zeiss 24/1.8 IN STOCK!

My photographic christmas wishlist

In-stock alert: X100, X10 and Zuiko 45/1.8 at B&H

Quote of the day

Stainless steel sculpture cites complete Leica camera history

Quote of the day

B&H deal: Lightroom 3 for $ 149.99! Act quick!

Quote of the day

I guess I’m equipped for a little while … except …