#136. Finding the perfect lens for the Nikon D800e. (1) Leica Summicron-R 35:2

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As mentioned in my introduction to the Nikon D800e, my long term review of this fa-bu-lous camera will involve quite a bit of lens testing. Among the lenses under scrutiny : Leica-R 19:2.8, 35:2, 50:2, 90:2.8 (possibly 60:2.8 and 180:3.4), … Continue reading

#132. Why my new #mirrorless camera has a mirror (Nikon D800e) !

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According to many photographers, myself included, the Mamiya 7 was the best camera ever designed. It allowed a reasonably priced but oh-so-high quality foray into nature with some of the best lenses money could buy and easy, silent operation in … Continue reading

#106. Photographing the streets of Paris with the Olympus OM-D

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On a recent evening, Philippe and I met up on the banks of the Seine river in Paris to make pictures of Notre Dame. Sounds terribly exotic, doesn’t it? Except it was one of the coldest, wettest, foulest days in … Continue reading

#98. Instagram from a photographer’s point of view

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Facebook’s spectacular acquisition of Instagram recently prompted a discussion between my friend and tech startup expert Roxanne and myself. Roxanne loves Instagram. Not being much of an iPhone person, I had never tested it and the app simply sounded too … Continue reading

#89. Battle of the tiny Titans: Sony NEX-5N vs Sony NEX-7

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UPDATE : A summary of all this website’s reviews of the Sony NEX-5n and NEX-7 is now available. It has been a great week for Dear SusanS: a new author, Philippe, has joined the crew. We met over comments and … Continue reading