Brand loyalty is something that Leica aficionados know all about. Many readers of Macfilos would never look at another brand, let alone buy an alien camera. But the Ricoh GR range inspires similar loyalty, as Jean Perenet tells us….
What is it about the Ricoh GR? Why is this a cult camera among true enthusiasts? Jean Perenet, a dyed-in-the-wool Ricoh fan, explains the attraction of these discreet, pocketable cameras...
When the trust old Leica X2 gave up the ghost, where to turn. Jean Perenet has migrated to the similarly sized Panasonic Lumix GX9, swapping APS-C for micro four-thirds along the way...
Jean Perenet continues his exploration of southern Scotland, this time sampling the delights of the picturesque fishing villages of the southeast coast...
The Ricoh GXR system with its interchangeable models which combined sensor and lens in one unit, is a vintage digital worth exploring. Discontinued, but not forgotten and Jean explains here...
Hundreds of thousands of photographers throughout the world have had to change tactics in the light of Covid and the many lockdowns. Jean made the best of staying local and this is his Covid photographic journal...
Oysters have been appreciated by the kings of France and the gentry since the 17th century. When wild oysters became rare by the end of the 19th century the first oyster farms were created on the shores of Normandy. When the tide is high you can't imagine what is underwater unless you have a drone. But low tides allow oyster farmers to work on their oyster beds....
Cameras come, cameras go. But Jean believes the Leica X2 and its X1 predecessor are timeless classics. Here, he takes is beloved X2 to all the rusty spots along the promenade...