Facebook Youtube

Photography Insights

Leica M11 High ISO Noise Tests

The biggest new feature, and what excites me most about the Leica M11 is the 64ISO. To me this represents the cleanest, most detailed, best possible images available from the Leica M11’s new sensor. It also lets me use my fast F1.4 50/35/28mm Summilux lenses to their full extent and shoot wide open.

Leica M11 Dynamic Range Test

I’ve just tried out my new Leica M11 for the first time. We had tropical level rain out in Adelaide in January 22nd 2022 and writing this on January 23rd, it is still grey, overcast and intermittent heavy downpours so I haven’t yet been able to try the camera out as much as I’d like.

Cinestill 50D Film Review

Are you looking for a new way to achieve a cinematic look to your still photos? Cinestill 50D is repackaged Kodak Vision 3 50D (aka Kodak 5203/7203) colour negative motion picture film. Cinestill is buying Vision 3 50D film from Kodak and removing the rem-jet backing which is present on most motion picture films to allow the film to be easily processed by any lab in C-41 chemistry.

Adobe RGB or sRGB, Why choose one or the other?

There is a lot of misconception about using Adobe RGB (1998) or sRGB, and debate in the photography community. Why use Adobe RGB? The Short Answer If you are taking photographs that will be printed in CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) on a professional press after having gone through a proper conversion to CMYK then choose Adobe RGB.

Should I use a UV Filter on my Lens?

I always put a UV filter on the end of my camera lens and keep it there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84zORapYAC0 The “To UV or Not UV” on a camera lens is a hot debate. It is true, and I know this from having worked in a camera store many years ago that camera retailers make a huge margin on a new UV filter.

Printing Photos on Canvas

Printing photos on canvas can look awesome when done correctly with the right image. Once the realm of painters, canvas printing is now readily available to photographers. A few years ago people were crazy for it when the retailers started offering it.

The Great RAW vs JPEG Debate

I actually think this whole issue, and this page, should not exist. The debate about shooting RAW or JPEG is such a contentious one, far more than it has to. There are strong opposing views, and when debating them, most people online seem to turn into angry 15 year old boys.
Facebook Youtube

Adam

I’m a Leica Street photographer. I am, by my own admission a gear nut, but I don’t buy gear just to test it or pixel peep. I’m only interested in the art that can be produced with the gear. And seeing what emotions can be brought out in those who see my photos.