The camera that legends used – Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Garry Winogrand… Leica Cameras are mostly an object of lust for most photographers Here are my thoughts on a second hand Leica M7 body and 35mm lens combo for street photography. Firstly, let’s talk about the Body. Everything is beautiful. I understand now where Apple […]
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Sony RX1R 11 First Impressions
July 19, 2016 
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The Sony RX1R ii is a brilliant little camera that costs as much as a second hand Hyundai… If you can get over the sticker shock, it is a wonderful tool for street photography. I was recently lucky enough to access one to review… This camera takes great pictures. Every camera that costs more than […]
Continue reading Sydney Street Photography – Some things I learnt shooting a compact digital!
June 18, 2016 3 Comments
Well, it turns out that Sydney is a pretty photogenic place! Who would have thought it? I popped up to Sydney this week on a short break from work for 3 nights. I needed a fresh place to see and photograph. Travelling to new places is a powerful way to challenge your approach, thinking, and […]
Continue reading Yes, I have a stationary fetish… Midori Traveller’s Notebook Review
June 4, 2016 4 Comments
Who else loves notebooks? I constantly on the hunt for different notebooks for different purposes. Lately, I have been thinking about the right notebook to take to Japan later in the year. On my last trip, I was accompanied by a soft cover Moleskine Classic Large (14cm x 21cm) notebook. Over the years, I have […]
Continue reading Panoramarama – Hasselblad Xpan Camera Review
May 22, 2016 1 Comment
The Xpan is the most expensive toy camera ever made! The Xpan is a panoramic format 35mm film camera. A standard 35mm frame is 24mm high x 36mm wide. The Xpan frame is 24mm high x 65mm wide, a little bit less than twice as wide as a standard frame. You can switch between standard […]
Continue reading Book Review : Henri Cartier-Bresson “The Decisive Moment”
September 20, 2015 3 Comments
Henri Cartier-Bresson’s “The Decisive Moment” is one of the most recognised photographic books every released. The “spiritual father” of street photography was very fond of presenting his work in books rather than prints. The Matisse cover is just the first of many joys the book will bring you. The book has been reprinted by Steidl but […]
Continue reading Contax G2 Review – Autofocusing Rangefinder Brilliance!
August 29, 2015 14 Comments
I wish Contax was still making cameras. Every one that I have had a chance to handle was a pure joy. The Contax G2 is a fascinating little unit – an autofocusing rangefinder! The word “unique” gets bandied around a lot by people who have a limited grasp of it’s definition : unique juːˈniːk/Submit adjective […]
Continue reading Photographer Stories Podcasty Stuff
August 9, 2015 3 Comments
I was recently approached by a mate to be interviewed as part of his ongoing series of podcasts featuring different photographers talking about their work, gear, and how they go about it. You might like to listen to it here. I hate the sound of my own voice and suspect I come across as a […]
Continue reading Planning for a Trip – Tripomatic
June 13, 2015 1 Comment
Need something better than just Google Maps for planning a photography jaunt to a new city? Try Tripomatic – it is a fantastic app / web based itinerary planner. It is a great tool for planning a day by day, even hour by hour itinerary for your photographic safaris. It is free to use the basic […]
Continue reading Book Review – Akadamie X : Lessons in Art + Life
May 28, 2015 0 Comments
Picked up this book as something to read on the plane back home from Hong Kong. I love Phaidon as a publisher – they continue to get new arty and design focus books onto the shelves of the ever diminishing range of bookshops around the world. Phaidon are often prepared to take risks – so […]
Continue reading A nice write up in Matt’s XPan series.
April 16, 2015 0 Comments
http://fototheque.com/xpanphotographers/damian-young/ Some serious XPan loving… Matt Joseph is doing a series of interviews with photographers who use XPan cameras. Interesting insight into the very different world of panoramarama!
Continue reading Hong Kong Analogue Camera Trail – A Final Word
April 6, 2015 2 Comments
After a few weeks of madly posting, it is all finally coming to an end! Here is a link to the store locations on Google Maps : https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zsPGby-DHcLs.kuF50TFrSpAU So, you would still prefer the thrill of hunting for a bargain? There are a few markets where you might find something to fill this gap in your […]
Continue reading Hong Kong Analogue Camera Trail – The Photocrafters
April 6, 2015 1 Comment
Like a lot of these places, this one was on an upper level of a very seedy looking building. When I walked up the entrance stairs to the lift, I was greeted by some stern looking HK Police Officers arguing with the door person – who seemed to be pushing back pretty assertively… Something had […]
Continue reading Hong Kong Analogue Camera Trail – M&K Kamera Lee Wai HQ
April 5, 2015 2 Comments
M&K Kamera Very similar style of range to their Champagne Court branch, just a little more extensive. A great range of Leica lenses, bodies and accessories. I was particularly interested in their flashes. I had looked at an S20 at their Champagne Court store, but it came without the box, diffuser, or manual. Try looking […]
Continue reading Hong Kong Analogue Camera Trail – C9.99 Antique Cameras
April 5, 2015 2 Comments
C9.99 Antique Cameras Quite limited stock – but what they had was very good. The cameras and lenses were all in pretty good condition. Sorry there are not too many photos – the “attendant” couldn’t quite make up her mind whether it was a good or bad idea for me to get a comprehensive set […]
Continue reading Hong Kong Analogue Camera Trail – Breguet Camera
April 5, 2015 4 Comments
Breguet Camera Mostly high end stuff, targeted at fanboys and collectors. The range is mainly Rolleiflexes and Leicas, with a few odds and ends thrown in. Their range of Rolleiflexes are all pretty high end, and they have some of the new in box recently manufactured models still available – if you have $5 or […]
Continue reading Hong Kong Analogue Camera Trail – Lee Wai Commercial Building.
April 5, 2015 1 Comment
Lee Wai Commercial Building. Overcoming your fear of being kidnapped – and being used for transplant organs or sold to slave traders to make iPhones in China – is a key fundamental for successful navigation of the Hong Kong Analogue Camera Trail. The Lee Wai Commercial Building is a classic example. There are three wonderful […]
Continue reading Hong Kong Analogue Camera Trail – Filme
April 4, 2015 1 Comment
Filme is very much a passion shop, where the owner is an account by day and film photographer by night! Sounds kinda like some sort of super hero. CC runs her accounting business out of the shop which helps keep her dream alive. Ya gotta make sure the bills get paid after all. http://www.thefilme.com/ A […]
Continue reading Hong Kong Analogue Camera Trail – Camera Film Photo
April 4, 2015 2 Comments
Vish from Camera Film Photo is a guy who gave up a career in IT to promote analogue photography, and to try and make a living doing it! He is one of the most passionate film photographers I have ever met. Throughout this post, you can see some of his work. https://camerafilmphoto.com/ https://www.facebook.com/camerafilmphoto Vish […]
Continue reading Minox 35GT
March 29, 2015 1 Comment
What a great time to be into film photography. Cameras that take film are rapidly declining in price, but still available in great condition. Film is still ready to buy in a reasonable range of flavours on ebay, and scanners like the Epson V700 relatively affordable. It’s not going to last, but it is a […]
Continue reading Hong Kong Analogue Camera Trail – Matsuya Camera – Tsim Sha Tsui
March 29, 2015 2 Comments
Matsuya Camera In the same building as Shogun, Matsuya is also worth a look. Matsuya Camera has a very extensive range of Nikon lenses – probably one of the better ranges outside of David Chan’s store for both Nikon bodies and lenses. They have some beautiful examples of Nikon F, FA, FM2, FM3as and other collectable […]
Continue reading Hong Kong Analogue Camera Trail – Shogun Camera – Tsim Sha Tsui
March 28, 2015 1 Comment
Shogun Camera Shogun Camera was full of local film buffs when I visited. A whole bunch of Leica fanboys comparing gear and pawing at all the beautiful lenses and bodies. Their range of second hand Leica lenses was extensive and looked to be in great condition. More targeted at the collector or person looking for […]
Continue reading Hong Kong Analogue Camera Trail – Sencery – Champagne Court
March 24, 2015 2 Comments
Sencery An unexpected experience. The stock in the window as a little sparse and underwhelming, but there were some hidden treasures inside. Sencery has stock of new in box Rollei compact point and shoots, and some similar Ricohs as well. It was nice to see something a little bit different. There were some other nice […]
Continue reading Hong Kong Analogue Camera Trail – David Chan – Champagne Court
March 23, 2015 4 Comments
David Chan Camera David Chan is the Mac Daddy of analogue cameras in Hong Kong. I am pretty sure there is nothing he doesn’t know about photography gear. Mention a camera and he will say two things, in this order. 1. That he loves that particular camera. 2. Come over here and check out my stock […]
Continue reading Hong Kong Analogue Camera Trail – M&K Kamera – Champagne Court
March 22, 2015 2 Comments
M&K Kamera – Champagne Court All high end gear, in fantastic nick, and staff that clearly love to help people with their camera passions! Very much for Leica collectors who like quality second hand gear. M&K also have a great range of Leica accessories such as flashes, hoods, caps and viewfinders. A great place to […]
Continue reading Hong Kong Analogue Camera Trail – All Good Friend Camera Company – Champagne Court
March 21, 2015 2 Comments
All Good Friend Camera Company AGFCC are spread across a few windows at the start of Champagne Court. If there is a window nearby, without being part of a shop, just head back to the main shop and ask about what you would like to look at. It takes a while to work out which […]
Continue reading Hong Kong Analogue Camera Trail – Dot Well Camera – Champagne Court
March 20, 2015 2 Comments
Champagne Court is the hub for second hand gear. All the stores are in a little arcade – the entrance on Kimberley Rd looks like this : Dot Well Camera Friendly staff and approachable. The shop staff actively engaged with me as I walked in, asking about my Ricoh GR (yes, I was using an […]
Continue reading Hong Kong Analogue Camera Trail Introduction
March 20, 2015 6 Comments
Searching for an analogue camera, even on the internet, has more of an Indiana Jones feel to it. To find what you want, you have to head off the beaten track, talk to some people who you wouldn’t normally be in contact with, possibly watch out for some less than reputable back alley stores, and […]
Continue readingHong Kong Analogue Camera Trail Preview Video
March 15, 2015 0 Comments
You might get a bit of motion sickness watching this, but it is worth it! All the beautiful analogue cameras for sale at Champagne Court in Hong Kong. Over the next week or so, reviews on each of these stores, and others, in the Hong Kong area will be posted. Stay tuned if you love […]
Continue reading Film Never Die – Melbourne’s Polaroid Heart
March 7, 2015 2 Comments
Film Never Die is a stronghold for instant and film photography, situated in a little Carlton back alley. I met Hing Hshen some years ago at a Melbourne Silver Mine meetup, and loved his Polaroid cameras. Hing is a big part of sharing both the film and polaroid culture throughout Melbourne and the World! To get […]
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