If you follow me on Instagram, you will know how much I love watches. For the past couple of years, I've been working with Ten Eleven Nine Watches from Berlin to feature their minimalistic German-made watches. Leif of Ten Eleven Nine is also a photographer and graphic designer and is interested in talking to creatives. He asked me if he could interview and of course, I said yes. Here is our interview.
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Nobody Needs a Digital Rangefinder | Leica M11 Street Photo Walk
Check out my latest video as I take the new Leica M11 on the streets of Vancouver. Thanks to Chris Meets Chris for being my videographer and Camera West for loaning me the Leica M10-R. Enjoy!
Saturday, January 21, 2023
TT Artisan Lenses: Should You Buy for Fujifilm X Mount? Unboxing Video.
TT Artisan is a Chinese lens manufacturer making noise in the third-party market for various mounts, including Leica M and Fujifilm X Mount. I've had a chance to review their 17mm f/1.4 for X-Mount, and it's an interesting lens. I currently have three more lenses from TT Artisan for the Fujifilm X Mount: AF 27mm f/2.8, 35mm f/0.95, and 50mm f/1.4 Tilt. In this video, I will be doing an unboxing and talking about each lens. Wait for future updates as a start testing these lenses in the field.
Here is my Fujilove article on the TT Artisan 17mm f/1.4: https://fujilove.com/the-ttartisan-17mm-f-1-4-toy-lens-or-serious-photographic-tool-for-the-fujifilm-x-series/
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Monday, January 16, 2023
2022 Fujifilm Camera of the Year: The Best vs My Favourite Camera!
2022 was the tenth anniversary of the Fujifilm X Mount, starting with the X-Pro1 released way back in 2012. When Fujifilm decided to launch the all-new mount ten years ago, the ILC market was dominated by legacy DSLR mounts going back to the film era, or weird-looking mirrorless cameras by Sony and Samsung. Fujifilm also decided to go with the APS-C sensor instead of the larger 35mm format. Although Fujifilm made an initial impact on the market when it came to camera design, they would need more than vintage vibes to succeed in this crowded marketplace. Ten years later Fujifilm is going strong, not only with their X Mount but with their medium format GFX line-up, as well as their INSTAX system of cameras and film.
In this video, I'll talk about my pick for Camera of the Year for Fujifilm X Mount, but also my personal pick. What's the difference? Just because one camera is objectively the 'best' camera from a specific manufacturer, it doesn't mean it's something I need or want for my own personal photography. I start off by stating my pick for Camera of the Year, but the second half I'll do an unboxing of my favourite camera for 2022. I also talk quickly about lenses. I won't give you a list of all the cameras and lenses showcased in this video, but if you decide to buy any of these cameras or lenses, please consider using my affiliate links below to B&H, Amazon, and Moment.
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Thursday, January 12, 2023
Take Kayo Illuminating Film Photography | 2023
I was in Austria with Juan Martinez of Beers and Cameras, to spend time with Ulrich and his team at The COOPH (The Cooperative of Photography). Most know this brand as the company that makes the official Leica rope strap, but they're so much more. They truly try to be part of the photography community. Thank you Ulrich for the invite, and thanks to Noro and the rest of the team for making me feel so welcome. Look forward to more collaborations with The COOPH.
Monday, January 9, 2023
New Wotancraft Premium Leather Camera Neck and Wrist Straps
Finally, one of my favourite camera bag manufacturers has decided to make leather camera straps. Wotancraft announces the release of its line-up of finely crafted premium whole leather neck and wrist straps. They come with either the Peak Design anchor connectors or with Cura brass split rings. The neck straps also come in two lengths, 100cm and 125cm. Please follow the affiliate links below, and enjoy the video.
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Saturday, January 7, 2023
First Shooting Impressions: Fujifilm X-T5 + XF30mm F/2.8 Macro
This is my first impression shooting review of the new Fujifilm X-T5 and the XF30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro lens. I've used this camera and lens combination on the streets, at night, indoors, in my studio, and everywhere in between. What are my thoughts? Check out this video. Thanks for watching and don't forget to LIKE if you want more videos like this. Please check out my previous videos as well as my Fujifilove articles:
Upgrade to the X-T5 from the X-T4: https://youtu.be/JowIDdl6ZNo
Photowalk with X-T5 + macro lens in Chinatown: https://youtu.be/sa6jcLPMyhw
Fujilove Review of the X-T5: https://fujilove.com/the-x-t5-the-true-successor-to-the-x-t3/
Fujilove Review of the XF30mm f/2.8: https://fujilove.com/the-perfect-everyday-lens-xf30mmf2-8-r-lm-wr-macro/
Fujilove article on cropping to a cinematic aspect ratio: https://fujilove.com/why-crop-to-the-cinematic-aspect-ratio-2-391/
Saturday, December 24, 2022
Street Photography with the Fujifilm X-T5 + XF30mm? Yes!!
How good is the Fujifilm X-T5? If you love the X-T3, you're going to love the X-T5. The only negative is also its positive, the 40MP sensor. If you don't need it, then I recommend the X-T4, although you have to deal with a fully articulating screen. The new XF30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro is also an awesome everyday lens. I barely used it as a macro lens. Check out my latest video, as well as my article in Fujilove Magazine here. Thanks for watching and happy shooting!!
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Sunday, November 13, 2022
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 For Fujifilm X Mount. The Perfect Kit Lens?
The new (for X Mount) Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens is an amazingly compact zoom lens for the Fujifilm X Series. As small as the famous XF18-55mm f/2.8-4 R OIS (but lighter), this made-in-Japan zoom lens from Sigma has a constant f/2.8 aperture throughout the entire zoom range. Although as compact as a kit lens, this Sigma zoom lens performs closer to Fujifilm's professional zoom lenses. This is my first shooting impressions of this lens. Please wait for my long term review as I have only had this lens for a few days. Thank you Sigma USA and Sigma Japan for sending me this lens to review.
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