Photokina 2010: Day 1 – Leica S System
Another Photokina has begun. Walking up the steps into the Koelnmesse and into Photokina felt great. Not only was it a beautiful day this morning, but the sheer amount of photo goodies awaiting you inside c...
Photokina 2010: Leica Design Preview Event: Unveiling the M9 Titan
I arrived in Cologne early this morning. The weather is amazing, with clear blue skies and temperatures hovering around 70 deg F. After the usual two hours sleep on the plane, I took a three-hour nap in the hot...
Stay Tuned for Full Photokina 2010 Coverage
Photokina is the world's largest photo industry trade show. So large, in fact, that it is only held once every two years. With only two weeks before Photokina 2010 opens its doors, I am once again preparin...
Taking the Leica Summarit-S 35mm f/2.5 ASPH and the S2 for a spin around the neighborhood
The long-awaited Leica Summarit-S 35mm f/2.5 ASPH lens is finally shipping, with the first units going to customers this week. Many have hoped this lens would be one of the best wide-angle offerings for medium ...
Using the Leica S2 at the LHSA Spring Shoot in Savannah, GA
Two weeks ago I attended the 2010 LHSA Spring Shoot in lovely Savannah, GA. I've gone to almost every meeting since going to my first one four years ago. The LHSA (Leica Historical Society of America) has about...
Square-pegging: Shooting action with a Leica S2
Leica sent us a final production S2 for our studio event and demo day this past weekend. So, I took the opportunity to head down to South Beach for some hometown shooting. I'm not quite sure why, but I decided ...
Leica S2 Review: Test Shooting in Germany
If you read my M9 review, you already know that I traveled to Germany in mid-August to test both the M9 and the S2. I was invited as part of a group of online journalists, consisting of myself, Michael Reic...
Leica M9 Review: Shooting in Wetzlar, Germany
The Leica M9 could very well be the most anticipated Leica M ever. With film users holding out for a full-frame digital M before making the switch, the tens of thousands of existing M8 users waiting to upgra...
Photokina 2008: Day 3 – Zeiss, Mamiya, Hasselblad, Nikon and Canon
I wish I could say that I slept more last night. What I can say is that I got a nice early start and a couple cups of Earl Grey to get me going.My first stop today was at Zeiss. As you may know, we becam...
Photokina 2008: Day 2 – Taking it easy and getting an education from Peter Karbe
Yesterday's post, the lack of sleep over the last few days and general jet lag finally caught up to me. I had to give in and relent to sleep and taking it easy today. I regret having to sit today on the bench a...
Photokina 2008: Day 2 – Taking it easy and getting an education
Yesterday's post, the lack of sleep over the last few days and general jet lag finally caught up to me. I had to give in and relent to sleep and taking it easy today. I regret having to sit today on the be...
Photokina 2008: Day 1 – All things Leica
Well, where else do you think I’d spend my first day at the show? After last night’s marathon of typing, I decided to sleep in. No worries, as I had plenty of time at the Leica booth and no where else ...