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Hasselblad Xpan
Two 135 frames Xpan is an amazing machine that covers two 135 frames. The marriage of Hasselblad and Fuji looks like a Leica. This is a well-received and prestigious camera. Its unique widescreen composition and excellent lens group make it a classic camera in the minds of many photographers. Both the first-generation XPAN and the…
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Billingham Hadley Pro
A friend asked me to recommend a photography bag for commuting. They wanted something simple and elegant. In addition to the camera, they also wanted it to be able to fit a laptop or iPad or mobile phone. I told them about the Billingham Hadley Pro, which I’ve been using for more than ten years…
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Leica 35mm Viewfinder
The wonderful thing about framing is that it has served painting in times before photography. External viewfinders have been around since before cameras were invented, and they have been around longer than cameras! The viewfinder adds a boundary to your field of view, which gives you the right to choose your field of view. Leica’s…
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MINOX 5.1
Use the minox dcc 5.1 mini camera like a leica A wearable Leica Not everyone wants to wear a Leica M3 every day. It’s still quite heavy. You have to “carry” it, but this minox dcc 5.1 only needs to “wear” it. You can’t hold a pot of flowers all day long, so pick up…
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LEICA Z2X
If you love flowers, you’ll want to smell them when you see them. If you love books, you’ll want to buy them when you see them. And if you’ve used three or more cameras, you’ll want to take a look when you see a Leica! It’s no secret that many of us have been eagerly…
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LEICA Old Lens Serial Numbers & Dates
Buying old Leica lenses is a lot of fun. By the number we can locate the year of its production and by the year we can know its value. Examples are rarity, state of preservation, and how Leica operated during that period, the quality of the lens, and the history of the world during the…
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The 10,000 Hour Theory of Photography
Many people believe in the theory of 10,000 hours, but I used to suspect that photography does not exist this theory, photography is the need for talent, is the need for inspiration. But after 10,000 hours it feels as if the understanding of photography is completely different from the initial period, no longer pursuing good…
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Time, a touch away
Amidst the endless dance of light and shade, The seasoned lensman delves in yesteryear’s cascade, Through old photographs, a surreal reverie, Where time feels but a breath away, tender and near. Photographers, souls of romance and verse, Capturing tales of life, blessings and a curse, Embracing the mystical, the unseen, I, too, embrace this truth,…
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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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