Famous photographers

Famous photographers pose with their most iconic images. Often you recognize the image, but not the photographer.

Kodak filing for bankruptcy

Kodak just filed for bankruptcy in the US. This was almost expected as business has been declining over the years, being unable to make a come back from the decline of film. The film division, still profitable after a reduction of costs, simplification of the product line like abandoning Kodachrome development isn’t big enough to… Continue reading Kodak filing for bankruptcy

The Myanmar brief

Duncan Davidson wrote Mayanmar Brief (archived from the original), a short about traveling to Myanmar (aka Burma). Also check out his fantastic pictures taken during his trip. The U Bein Bridge (archived from the original), the Hsinbyume Pagoda (archived from the original), temples as far as the eye can see (archived from the original). Duncan’s… Continue reading The Myanmar brief

Amazing photos of water drops

Heinz Maier’s amazing photos of water drops (archived from the original): just view these awesome pictures. And look at the setup.

Fuji X-Pro1

Fujifilm has announced a bunch of new cameras at CES. Amongst them, one that had leaked a little while back and that is now official: the Fuji X-Pro1. In April, I was talking about camera renouveau, and I think it could have come. The Fujifilm X-series was started with the Fujifilm X-100, a compact camera… Continue reading Fuji X-Pro1

The Online Photographer: Shooting with a Fuji X100

The Online Photographer has a guest post by Robert Plotkin: Shooting with a Fuji X100. Plotkin has a lots of gripes against the focusing system: The imprecise focusing takes an unusually long time. It is like waiting for a cashier to incorrectly manipulate an abacus and hand you the wrong change. He also have issues… Continue reading The Online Photographer: Shooting with a Fuji X100

Nikon 1

Nikon 1 is the just unveiled Nikon mirror less system. It seems to be a trend. First, m4/3, then Samsung NX, Sony Nex, Pentax Q and now Nikon 1. 2 cameras: Nikon J1: 10.1 megapixel “CX-sized” sensor (x2.7 crop), electronic shutter, pop out flash, 1080p HD video, lot of colours. US$649 with the 10-30mm. Nikon… Continue reading Nikon 1

Leica factory visit

The kind people at Luminous Landscape have an article about a Leica factory visit in Solms, Germany (by Nick Rains). These [Leica S2 and M9] are hand made products — quite literally. It’s why they are desirable in the first place and the process can only proceed so fast. I’m told it takes 8 hours… Continue reading Leica factory visit