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The answer to that question is…yes it can! 🙂  Why am I talking about winter?  Well, it has been on my mind, and it is coming up.  Why am I talking about the Leica M9?  Because after two years I still love this camera :).  You can get an M9 here at Amazon or here at Adorama.  As the days are getting shorter, and the temps are falling, I find myself pondering on what kind of cool photos I can take especially during the Christmas season, which seems to be rapidly approaching (Thanksgiving is not even here, and I already see Christmas decorations going up). [continue reading…]

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I’ve been asked a couple of times about how I’m able to shoot wide open with a ƒ1.4 lens (such as my favorite, the Leica 50 Summilux ASPH) so I thought I’d mention it here.  [continue reading…]

I said in my review of the Fuji X100 JCC lens hood (the review can be found here) that when I get my new lens cap, I will post it so here it is: the Maximal Power center pinch lens cap that fits a 49mm thread.  This cap only cost me 2.99! [continue reading…]

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There are many companies out there these days that make fine leather goods specifically for Leica M’s: Luigi Crescenzi from Leicatime, Zhou, Rainbowimaging (this company is new to me but they look like they make awesome half cases.  You should definitely check them out here at Amazon)…but for me, my favorite is Artisan & Artist.  IMO, the leather that Artisan & Artist uses in their products is by far the best.   [continue reading…]