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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If you say “no” often enough…
December 26, 2016 
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Ever stop and realise that you haven’t seen someone you would normally call a “friend” for a long time. Suddenly, the realisation crashes into you that you have completely lost track of what they are doing and where they are at. They are not really a friend anymore, just somebody you used to know. Usually, it […]
Continue reading Sony RX1R 11 First Impressions
July 19, 2016 3 Comments
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 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 Meeting Other Photographers
April 9, 2016 1 Comment
Need some inspiration or want to learn some new approaches to your photography? Then meet with a few peeps for coffee or a beer! It has been some time since I actually sat down with people who share a passion for street photography. Emailing and participating online is just not the same as actually sitting […]
Continue reading Free Ebook Download #2 – 2015 Melbourne Street Photography Article Archive!
March 25, 2016 0 Comments
I have published all the articles from MSP in 2015 in a nice PDF book, suitable for reading at your leisure. Please feel free to share with anyone interested in Street Photography. Here is the link : Melbourne Street Photography 2015 Oh, and here is the link to the 2014 Articles : Melbourne Street Photography […]
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 Exhibition Review – SITHOM 2015
April 10, 2015 2 Comments
I am talking to Alan Thexton, one of the featured photographers participating in the annual SITHOM exhibition. Can you walk me through your images, Alan? I have a Fuji Xpro 1 and I was out with a group of photographers from SITHOM one afternoon. One of the guys lent me his 18mm lens to try. […]
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 reading Compact Obsession Continues…
February 28, 2015 0 Comments
Went out to visit my camera buddy Hing Hshen today, at his shop “FilmNeverDie”. More on that to come… I am delighted to say I am now the proud owner of a “new in box” Olympus Mju II. This little beauty was hiding in the FilmNeverDie shop on a table, in the box, untouched. I […]
Continue reading SITHOM Exhibition – An Interview with Andrew Wilson
February 27, 2015 0 Comments
Andrew’s featured image today is “Freedom” – He describes it “I think it shows how peaceful and safe Melbourne can be and how that reflects on how our children can grow without worries that children in other cities around the world have to.” The image is beautifully stripped of any distractions from a colour perspective, enabling […]
Continue reading Compact Cameras – Undiscovered Brilliance
February 8, 2015 4 Comments
Until you discover compact film cameras, you will never know what you are missing! I recently went out with a couple of old favourites, the Nikon 35ti and Ricoh GR1v… You can read more about these cameras here : Ricoh GR1v Nikon 35ti Compact 35mm Cameras There are plenty of others I would love to […]
Continue reading Mamiya 7II Rangefinder Review
January 18, 2015 1 Comment
Everyone deserves a brand new medium format film camera once in their life. You can still buy these as new “old” stock on Ebay. If you have the means, spoil youself. Getting one of these babies, in a brand new, unopened carton is a special experience. They ain’t making many medium format film cameras any […]
Continue reading Ricoh GR Digital Compact
November 21, 2014 18 Comments
Mid to long focal lengths have been my preferred lenses to reach for when heading out to see what is out there to photograph. My absolute favourite (which will probably change next week – like my fave camera of the week) is 135mm on 35mm. Long enough to get closer, and still short enough to […]
Continue reading Free Open Source Street Photography Course
October 2, 2014 1 Comment
Eric Kim is a great source of inspiration for street photographers. He sets a great example by bringing a disciplined approach to learning and the creative process. He has brought together a whole bunch of his great content into a structured Street Photography course. You can find the course here : Free Open-Source Online Street […]
Continue reading Starting in Film Photography on a $350 budget.
September 6, 2014 3 Comments
So you have decided to have a crack at film photography? Here is my recommend “first go” kit for under $350. What do you need? 1. Film Camera Body (featured above) 2. Lens (featured above) 3. Film 4. Someone to develop and scan OR scan yourself. 1. Camera Body. Well, there is some good […]
Continue reading Holga “Toy” Camera
July 12, 2014 3 Comments
Analogue is good. Overlay that with plastic and you get something great! Holga cameras were designed and started manufacture in China during the heady days of the early ’80’s. I suppose they were manufactured as a super economical camera suitable for a radiant socialist future. The are a medium format camera – ie. they take film like […]
Continue readingHolga Panoramic
June 21, 2014 2 Comments
This is one big ass piece of plastic. Seriously, this thing is massive! The Holga Pan 120 takes medium format film and shoots 6cm x 12cm negs – yes, 60mm x 120mm! The camera technically has a 90mm fixed focal length lens – the best estimate I could find for 35mm equivalency was a 29mm […]
Continue reading Tilt Shift Digital Toy Camera
June 21, 2014 0 Comments
Tilt-Shift lenses are designed to help 35mm and medium format cameras achieve the same effect as a large format field camera. The bellows of a field camera allows the photographer to tilt the lens left and right, and shift it up and down relative to the film plate. There are a whole bunch of technical […]
Continue reading Ricoh GR1V Camera Review
June 15, 2014 7 Comments
Simon Stephenson got me hooked on the Ricoh GR1V – a little surprise of a camera. You can now read my review of the wonderful newish digital version of the Ricoh GR here! Ricoh have a fair bit of cred in the compact camera space. The GR series of 35mm film cameras have continued into […]
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