Roger Ebert, the late great film critic, liked to review movies based on how well they accomplished what they set out to do. As he put it, “If a director is clearly trying...
26 July, 2026
A Defence Against Otherness – A One Shot Story
The English seaside town holds a particular place in the soul of the nation. Many of us will remember childhood holidays by the seaside. Older people may spend their retirement ...
I’m not usually interested in commenting on new camera releases, but the new Panasonic L10 has inspired some thoughts as I walked the dog in the woods this morning. I always tak...
29 April, 2026
Nikon Zf – How a Camera Made Me Love Photography Again
Sometimes the right camera doesn’t just take better pictures – it changes the way you feel about photography. The Nikon Zf did exactly that for me. If you’re looking for a...
23 March, 2026
Leica D-Lux 8 in India – Part One
The Leica D-Lux 8 has been reviewed to death, so this is not a review. It’s personal observations about how I came to buy this camera, how I didn’t bond with it at first, and ...
10 February, 2026
Fuji X-Half – Trying to prove Hamish wrong… and failing
A Month with a silly little Half Frame. Why?There’s so many reasons why I really didn’t need this camera. Ridicule and embarrassment is two of them. Its a silly litt...
In the age of smartphones, the idea of not having a camera in your pocket at all times may seem foreign. But even as far as twenty years ago, there were developments to try and ...
6 October, 2025
Papershoot – A “Real” Photographer’s Review
As a “real” photographer – a pro even; certainly an expert – I feel like the Papershoot is not really targeted at me. It’s a microscopically small sensor, point and ...