I only shot a few photos from a couple of rolls with the Leica 28mm Elmarit-M ASPH, but it was enough to realise that it's nothing short of a stunning bit of kit. As good as it ...
Hamish Gill's Posts
19 May, 2016
Win a Leica M4
3 years ago today I launched this blog. I never had any expectations, I just felt like writing about my experiences with cameras I liked shooting with. After a little bit of tim...
A few months ago - the very same week the Lomography New Jupiter 3+ was announced - I had an email from a chap at Lomography in New York. He'd spotted I was having a lens from a...
Film photography doesn’t need to be difficult, in fact in many ways I think it can be much easier than digital. I've had a few people ask me recently how I have the guts to shoo...
11 April, 2016
Minolta AFZ – a mini review
I bought this Minolta AFZ just yesterday afternoon. First impressions were positive, but then I discovered the fatal weakness that will forevermore relegate a cam...
2 April, 2016
Leica 40mm f/2 Summicron Lens Review
The Leica 40mm Summicron is an odd little lens, both in terms of what it is, and its reputation. I guess this is why I was attracted to the idea of trying one out; that and it's...
25 March, 2016
An evening of abusing the Leica M8 in low light
If you follow this blog, you might recognise Tom (in the foreground above). He’s one of the unfortunate people I know who frequently has me pointing a camera in his face.&...
21 March, 2016
My day at the Photography Show 2016
I visited the photography show today, I go every year though when I get there I’m never quite sure I’ve done the right thing. I’m not really the biggest fan of...