Equipment Review

Artisan & Artist ACAM-280 Kobe Strap Review

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Artisan & Artist ACAM-280 Kobe Strap:

I’m not going to lie.  Part of the reason why I love Leicas so much is that they are kind of retro.  There is something nice about using a camera that looks, operates, and feels like my Leica M3 (which was made in 1954 or 1956?) but is equipped with technology of today.  When I first received my M3, I wanted a leather strap for it so badly because I wanted the look it had when the M3 first came out in the ’50s.  However, during that time, there weren’t many options so I just bought the regular Leica M strap.  Nowadays, there are many, MANY different options to choose from, and one of these is the Artisan & Artist ACAM-280 Kobe strap. [continue reading…]

The Leica 28 Elmarit ASPH Review

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The 28 Elmarit ASPH:

As I said many times before, my Leica M9 really renewed my interest in photography, and really gave me a new outlook on photography itself.  The M9 (which I review here) has really helped me explore the digital medium in more depth especially since I was shooting more film during my pre-M9 days.  Since I was in an exploring mood at the time that I bought the M9, I decided to try out a new focal length that I’ve never tried with a Leica before: the 28mm; particularly the 28 Elmarit ASPH. [continue reading…]