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  • Leica Elmar 50mm f/3.5 With Black & Bhite Films Review

    Leica Elmar 50mm f/3.5 With Black & Bhite Films Review

    The Birth of the Standard Lens The Ur-Leica, created in 1914, served as the precursor to the first line of cameras that used film in the 24 x 36mm format. At least three UR Leicas were built by Barnack, who also experimented with lenses, including the retractable Mikro-Summar 42mm f/4.5. Traditionally, a standard lens is […]

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  • Leica Elmar 35mm f/3.5 With Black & White Film Review

    Leica Elmar 35mm f/3.5 With Black & White Film Review

    Cookies in the pocket Leica Elmar35 f/3.5 When I am no longer able to change my vision, I am challenged to change my lens. Max Berek creates 35mm and 50mm    ‘cookies’. Tiny and beautiful. Sometimes I don’t want to bring a camera bag, so I put another Elmar in my pocket with my cookies. […]

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  • LEICA HEKTOR 28mm F/6.3 Review

    LEICA HEKTOR 28mm F/6.3 Review

    Hektor, a lens model used in Leica cameras, is named after Max Berek’s dog and a hero in Greek mythology. Similar to other Leica lens models like Summicron, Summilux, Elmar, Elmarit, and Noctilux, Hektor represents the maximum aperture value. The maximum aperture range for Hektor lenses is typically 6.3 or 5.6. While larger aperture values […]

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  • Leica 50mm f/2 Summicron Rigid  Is The Second Choice

    Leica 50mm f/2 Summicron Rigid Is The Second Choice

    Sound: I love the satisfying sound of turning the aperture ring on my Leica Rigid lens. It’s a small, clean sound that reminds me of the snap of a flower stem. Unfortunately, this sound cannot be heard in later Leica lenses. Beauty: In my opinion, the Leica Rigid is the most beautiful 50mm lens in […]

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  • Leica 180-degree Flash Bracket CTOOM/15545

    Leica 180-degree Flash Bracket CTOOM/15545

    CTOOM/15545 (19531964) describes an adjustable bracket that is designed to be fitted to the base of a camera, allowing the flash gun to be positioned at any angle through 180 degrees. Initially, this accessory was manufactured using white plastic; however, by the mid-1950s, it was being produced using black painted metal. I must say, I […]

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  • Xiaomi 13 Pro street photography

    Xiaomi 13 Pro street photography

    Sure, I can help you polish the translation. Here’s the refined version: These days, capturing photos of flowers and plants with a smartphone is no longer a challenge. Achieving background blur is also not a difficult feat, thanks to the advancements in chip algorithms. Additionally, smartphones have made significant progress in HDR capabilities. The Xiaomi […]

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  • Rollei RPX100 black and white film

    Rollei RPX100 black and white film

    For those who enjoy shooting with Leica lenses at wide apertures, ISO 100 film remains a popular choice that offers greater convenience than ISO 400, particularly when using large apertures like f/0.95 or f/1.4. Furthermore, ISO 100 film can produce much finer image quality than ISO 400 film. The Rollei RPX film boasts a remarkably […]

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  • Kodak Tri-x 400TX Black & White Film

    Kodak Tri-x 400TX Black & White Film

    Kodak Tri-X 400TX, the legendary black and white film, is included with the Leica 100th Anniversary Limited Edition M100 kit, which comprises of a Leica M-A and a Leica M Monochrom. Known as “the film that can be developed in water,” it is highly regarded in the photography industry and was favored by news reporters […]

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  • Kentmere Pan 400 Black and White Film

    Kentmere Pan 400 Black and White Film

    ISO 400 black and white film is a popular choice for capturing human subjects due to its high tolerance and larger grains. Kodak Tri-X 400 has gained a devoted following for its ability to handle push processing, allowing it to be used at ISO 800 or even pushed to ISO 3200. However, Kentmere 400, the […]

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  • Leica 50mm f/1.4 summilux pre-asph e46 Titanium reviews

    Leica 50mm f/1.4 summilux pre-asph e46 Titanium reviews

    Nice Leica Lens I am often approached by friends who are interested in purchasing a “nice Leica lens.” We typically discuss their budget, as some may be in the position of purchasing their first Leica lens, while others may already have a Leica Summicron and are looking for an upgrade. Wide Aperture While a Summicron […]

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