ONA Berlin II Camera Bag Review:
I’m always on the lookout for new bags, and since I’ve pretty much reviewed most of the everyday small kit bags from Billingham, I thought I’d try something different this time. I’ve heard good things about ONA bags, and being that I’m a Leica shooter, I thought it would be great to take a closer look at the Berlin II. After all, this bag was specifically designed for the M system according to ONA. In fact, it was created to celebrate the 100 years of Leica photography. So, how does it actually measure up? Read on and find out! [continue reading…]
Billingham AVEA 3 And AVEA 5 Review:
Bags like the Billingham Hadley Pro are great for daily photo walks. However, sometimes no matter how much we want to keep things as light as possible, we all need just a little bit more room. Upgrading to a larger bag isn’t always the best option because something like the Billingham 207, while a superb bag, may have too much room. No one wants to carry something larger and heavier if there is really no need for all that extra space. Plus, it can be expensive. Well, Billingham have a great solution for those wanting just a little bit more room from their smaller shoulder bags: they have the AVEA 3 and AVEA 5 pouches. [continue reading…]
Leica 50mm Summarit-M f2.4 Lens Review:
I love 50mm lenses, and it’s probably because I started photography at a really young age with an old Leica M3 and a 50mm Summicron (read my About Me page for more details). Even to this day, every time I get into a new system let’s say, I still have to have a 50mm lens. I prefer it much more than what most people consider their normal focal length, the 35mm. So, when Leica released the new 50mm Summarit-M, I knew I had to try it. Here’s what I think of it. [continue reading…]
Billingham Hadley Digital Review:
The Hadley line by Billingham is arguably their most versatile series of bags because there’s just about a bag for every purpose. For instance, if you have a lot to carry, something like the Hadley Large Pro may fit the bill. For something lighter, you can choose the Hadley Small. It’s compact size can surprisingly fit a lot. However, if you want something that can carry a kit that concentrates more on the essentials, and is easy to carry around all day, the Billingham Hadley Digital may be the one for you. [continue reading…]
Panasonic Leica DG 15mm Summilux f1.7 ASPH Review:
Lenses like a 28mm or 35mm are considered standard lenses by many nowadays because they are so versatile. So naturally, it made sense for Panasonic to come out with something decent in this range to go with their micro four thirds cameras: the lens that they came out with is the Panasonic Lumix 15mm Summilux f1.7, which joins other Leica branded lenses like the awesome 42.5mm Nocticron (which I reviewed), and 25mm Summilux. The 15mm Summilux is a 30mm equivalent, which means it fits nicely between a 28mm and 35mm. With a wide open aperture of f1.7, it is also mighty fast but one question remains: I’ve shot with both the 42.5mm Nocticron and the 25mm Summilux, and they are definitely impressive. Will this little 15mm be as impressive? Here’s what I’ve found. [continue reading…]
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