Tag:Leica Summilux 35mm f1.4 ASPH FLE

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Santa RAE 1000 Black and White Negative Film 135

Santa RAE 1000 Black and White Negative Film 135 Analog Film Review Santa RAE 1000 Black and White Negative Film 135 April 27, 2023 Santa RAE 1000 Santa RAE 1000, Leica Summilux 35mm f1.4 ASPH FLE (with Tiffen Pro Black Mist 1/8), Hong Kong My Mixed Results with the New Santa RAE 1000 Film The Santa RAE 1000 is a new high-speed black and white negative film that was released in 2019. Marketed as an ISO 1000 film, made from […]

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Exploring the Tiffen Black Pro-Mist Filter for Black and White Photography

Exploring the Tiffen Black Pro-Mist Filter for Black and White Photography Guides and Tips Exploring the Tiffen Black Pro-Mist Filter for Black and White Photography April 27, 2023 Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f1.5 ASPH VM with 1/4 Black Pro Mist Filter Tiffen Black Pro Mist 1/4, Kodak Double-X @250, Bellini Eco Film (Xtol), Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f1.5 ASPH VM (Yellow Filter) In today’s digital age, it’s easy for images to appear overly sharp and sterile. To counteract this, many photographers are […]

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Leica M10-P Review: Leaving Sentimentality Behind with Ambivalence

Leica M10-P Review: Leaving Sentimentality Behind with Ambivalence Camera Review Leica M10-P Review: Leaving Sentimentality Behind with Ambivalence March 17, 2023 Leica M10-P shutter curtains Leica M10-P with Noctilux 50/1.2 ASPH (E49 reissue) (Front) Leica M10-P In 2017, I bought a Leica M10 hoping to replace my beloved Leica M9-P. I had spent quite some time with the M9 and M9-P and decided that I did not want to deal with, or even think about, the CCD corrosion issue. I […]

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Leica M9-P Review: The Classic Camera that Stands the Test of Time

Leica M9-P Review: The Classic Camera that Stands the Test of Time Camera Review Leica M9-P Review: The Classic Camera that Stands the Test of Time March 5, 2023 Front Leica M9-P Leica M9-P It’s hard to believe that 14 years have passed since Leica Camera AG introduced the Leica M9-P. As a photography enthusiast who has been interested in Leica cameras for years, I still remember the excitement surrounding the release of the M9. While technology has advanced rapidly […]

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Fujifilm Fujicolor Pro 400H Colour Negative Film (Discontinued)

Fujifilm Fujicolor Pro 400H Colour Negative Film (Discontinued) Analog Film Review Fujifilm Fujicolor Pro 400H Colour Negative Film (Discontinued) February 28, 2023 Fujifilm Pro400H Film Stock (Discontinued) Fujifilm Pro400H Film Stock (Discontinued) Fujifilm Fujicolor Pro 400H When it comes to choosing a film stock, there are plenty of options available to suit every photographer’s needs. One film stock that has gained a lot of popularity in recent years is Fujifilm Pro400H. However, my personal experience with this film has been […]

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PIXII Digital Rangefinder Camera – For New Generations

PIXII Digital Rangefinder Camera – For New Generations Camera Review PIXII Digital Rangefinder Camera – For New Generations February 3, 2022 PIXII rangefinder camera PIXII is a French company founded by David Barth. The Company released its first APSC digital rangefinder in September 2021. PIXII doesn’t have any LCD screen and SD card slot, it is designed for the new generation. “Bridging the gap between authentic photography and the digital world” is their statement on the website. Recently Leica released […]

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35mm focal length – An Ideal Range to Tell Stories

35mm focal length – An Ideal Range to Tell Stories Guides and Tips 35mm focal length – An Ideal Range to Tell Stories January 2, 2021 If you are new to photography and these numbers (focal length), such as 28mm, 35mm, 50mm always confuse new users and they often ask themselves which one should I try first? I will briefly introduce you the 35mm focal length in this post to let you know what 35mm feels like and you can […]

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Country: Sri Lanka City: Ella Camera: Sony A7II and Ricoh GR Lens: Leica Summilux 35mm f1.4 FLE ASPH I spent two days in Ella in total. Originally planned to visit Lipton seats and other places near Ella, but due to the heavy rain, I stayed in town and revisited the Nine Arches Bridge and walked around the local suburb.   After having a late lunch in the restaurant, weather was bad and started raining again. So I quickly rushed to […]

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Country: Sri Lanka City: Ella Camera: Sony A7II and Ricoh GR Lens: Leica Summilux 35mm f1.4 FLE ASPH Took nearly 4 hours train from Nuwara Eliya with other backpackers. After 20 minutes bus ride from station, walked all the way up to the tea plantation. I was quite surprise that I am going to spend the next three days in a tea plantation hostal – 1964 Boutique Hostel. The owner and his father are so nice and kind to me, […]

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Nuwara Eliya City Scanner 002

Country: Sri Lanka City: Nuwara Eliya Camera: Sony A7ii Lens: Leica Summilux 35mm f1.4 FLE ASPH The Next day I hired a tuktuk and the driver brought me to temples, a waterfall nearby and some attractions in town and then I decided to go to another local market before heading to Ella.   For the Sunday local market I think it is quite similar to those in Myanmar except the produce looks more fresh, colourful and people are interactive. All […]

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