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19 May, 2025

Olympus XZ-1 Digital Compact – Travelling in The Punjab and Hindu Kush

By Ibraar Hussain

19 May, 2025

/ Compact Digital, digital camera, Olympus Digital, Olympus XZ-1, /

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2 April, 2016

Leica 40mm f/2 Summicron Lens Review

By Hamish Gill

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...

31 March, 2016

Lomo LC-A+ Review – love it or hate it…. or both? – by Frank Lehnen

By Frank Lehnen

I am crazy! I’m a sucker for new gear, I’m a G.A.S. victim if there ever was one, but what’s more, I’m a G.A.S. victim that has amazingly little mon...

27 March, 2016

Olympus XA2 Review – or why I learned to love a camera – by Frank Lehnen

By Frank Lehnen

This is a story about love! Untainted love, a love so strong and pure….. oh man, I’ve got to stop this gushing. Just concentrate and get down to the basics about why...

26 March, 2016

Metering for Film, Understanding the Basics of Exposure – By JK Lockwood

By JK LOCKWOOD

Shooting film is a challenging process for many new photographers, especially those used to the instant feedback of digital cameras. Modern DSLRs are precision instruments that ...

25 March, 2016

An evening of abusing the Leica M8 in low light

By Hamish Gill

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.&...

22 March, 2016

Fuji Pro 400H & Kodak Portra 400 – Quest For Colour – By Aukje

By Aukje

My first year of shooting film Part 8 (Read Part 7 here) Since I started exploring film photography in the fall I have found myself on two more or less parallel paths: one is bl...

21 March, 2016

My day at the Photography Show 2016

By Hamish Gill

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...

19 March, 2016

Zeiss Ikon ZM Review – The Ultimate AE M-mount Rangefinder…?

By Hamish Gill

It's an interesting camera the Zeiss Ikon ZM. They seem to garner a level of approval that's often vocalised in broad sweeping terms such as "better than a Leica". Yet despite t...

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