Billingham Delta Pocket Review:

Any of the larger bags from Billingham like say the 7 Series bags can carry a ton of gear.  For instance, the bag I use the most these days is my Billingham 307.  I do anywhere from one to three shoots per week, and this is what I use to carry my Leica SL, SL lenses, M lenses, chargers, wireless transmitters, batteries, and other miscellaneous stuff.  I use it mainly to carry my stuff from home to my studio, and then maybe switch to a smaller bag (which I leave in my studio), if I am doing some street fashion on a particular shoot.  Even with the amount of gear this bag carries, there are still times when I’ve needed just a little more space.  Luckily, Billingham does offer a solution other than me carrying a larger bag or multiple ones at once: the Delta Pocket. The Delta Pocket is basically an end pocket that you can attach to the side of your compatible bag to basically add more storage space.  Thanks to Billingham, I was able to get one in to review, and here’s what I think of it. [continue reading…]

Leica M10, M10-P, M10-D Firmware Update 2.7.5.0 Released:

Firmware update 2.7.5.0 has been released for the Leica M10, M10-D, and M10-P.  Here’s what’s new:

• Fast continuous shooting in Live View mode.  Screen freeze issue fixed in Continuous High mode while using Live View.
• Incorrect regional GPS information.  There were regional deviations in the GPS information.  This bug’s been fixed (GPS functionality requires the use of the Leica Visoflex EVF).
• Connection stability between the camera and Leica FOTOS.  Connection issue between camera and app fixed with more than 800 images on the camera.
• New QR Code for Leica FOTOS.  The camera generates an optimized QR code for the connection to the app.
• General software improvements for operating stability.

Leica M10 2.7.5.0 FIrmware update download

Leica M10-P 2.7.5.0 FIrmware update download

Leica M10-D 2.7.5.0 FIrmware update download

Leica SL Shoot: Black and White Images and Rooftop With Tiffany:

First things first: I really have to remind myself to take some horizontal shots in my next shoots, so I can use them as the title pic, if I plan to do more of these weekly portrait posts :).  Cropping an image to fit up there, doesn’t right lol.  Anyway, I’m working on several reviews, and trying to finish as much editing as I can from past shoots because I know I’ll a shoot this week, specifically to test the new Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f1.5 Aspherical, and the Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary for L Mount.  These are two lenses I’ve been really wanting to test.  I may even do a 75mm Summilux vs. Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f1.5 comparison.  As for the 45mm f2.8, it’s so cool to finally get a new Sigma L Mount lens for my SL.  So, I finished editing this set of photos last night from one of my recent shoots, and thought I’d use it in this week’s portrait shoot post.  It was taken on a rooftop in Manhattan. [continue reading…]

Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f1.4 II MC Lens Review:

How I ended up reviewing the Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f1.4 II MC is a funny story.  Well, maybe not a funny story but you get what I mean ;).  Keep in mind that it was around 1am but I was actually looking at some of my portraits, and was thinking it would be nice to change it up a bit.  I wanted something with a more classic bokeh, and so I starting googling.  I looked around, and came across some info on the first version of the Voigtlander 35mm f1.4.  The 35mm focal length is definitely not one of my favorite focal lengths but I love the overall look that this particular lens produced, and then I discovered a version two was recently released.  I guess I never paid attention but in fairness, so many things come out these days :).  So, I thought I’d see if I could get my hands on one to review, and to try out for myself.  I did get one on loan, and shot with it quite a bit.  Was I happy with the results?  Read on and find out! [continue reading…]