Jean Perenet

Brand Loyalty: A love affair with the Ricoh GR and its 28mm field of view

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….

Ricoh GR Series: The remarkable pocket camera that’s just the ticket for the keen traveller

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...

Goodbye Leica X2, hello Panasonic Lumix GX9

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...

Visiting the picturesque fishing harbours of Scotland’s southeast coast

Jean Perenet continues his exploration of southern Scotland, this time sampling the delights of the picturesque fishing villages of the southeast coast...

Southern Scotland over 30 years in the company of a fine array of Ricoh pocket cameras

Jean explores the abbeys of the Scottish borders during more than 30 years of visits from his home in Normandy...

Bali: People, harbours, markets and kites

Jean takes us on a colourful tour of Bali, to meet its people and help fly its kites...
spot_imgspot_img

Bali, a land of temples, art, worship and rice

The Ricoh GR, a discreet little camera to capture the wonders of Bali...

The vintage Ricoh GXR: A camera system I bought twice

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...

Pictures in the time of Covid

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...

Seafood farming with a vintage Leica X2 in La Manche

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....

Rust and decay: But the Leica X2 remains forever young

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...

Heaven is a myth, Nepal is real: Our journey ends in Kathmandu

Jean ends his exploration of Nepal in the colourful and exciting capital city of Kathmandu...