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I just read Vincent Laforet’s post that cameras will only be for professionals, soon. That everyone else will shoot with mobile phone, because the mini computer in your pocket has the tools to capture, tweak and share quickly and easily, which is what the masses want to do. I think he underestimates amateurs with passion.Continue reading “Why Vincent Laforet is wrong”

I haven’t had dust problems for years, but the two-month-old Leica D-Lux has been back to the technicians already. “The first clean is complimentary,” the young lady who spoke to me on the phone said when I called. “Dust is an environmental factor which the manufacturer has no control over, therefore it’s not covered byContinue reading “Dust & the typ 109”

I’VE been using micro four-thirds camera since the E-P1 – yep, the first digital PEN from Olympus, a 12mp rangefinder-style interchangeable lens camera. I liked the E-P1, but it has its drawbacks and I sold it a while back. It was effectively replaced by the OM-D EM-5, the first SLR-style Olympus m4/3 body, and that cameContinue reading “GH4 or EM-5markII?”

An overnight trip to Sydney included a walk around Government House. Awesome city if you’re a tourist, awful if you live in the suburbs and spend time in the congested roads.

If you’re still lamenting the fact the Leica D-LUX or Panasonic LX100 don’t have a mic input, Tascam may have the solution for you. Video review: Tascam DR-70D recorder offers professional audio capture on a budget

I have access to a huge range of incredible photographic tools – Canon Full Frame and Olympus m4/3 systems, video cameras, many lenses, flashguns, filters, tripods… but on holidays this Christmas all I’ve brought along is the Leica D-Lux (Type 109, aka Panasonic LX100). I use the bigger equipment for work, and I enjoy myContinue reading “A compact holiday”