Tag: Canada

The Leica M5: Ugly duckling or the most underrated rangefinder ever?

When the Leica M5 came out in 1971, it was received with much criticism. Too big, too ugly. The built-in light metering got less praise. Even Leica collectors often ignore this ill-fated M model. We give it a try and show what the M5 is capable of.

The Leica Q2 on the Road: Visiting Victoria, British Columbia

Keith describes the second destination he visited on his trip to the West Coast of Canada. Victoria, BC and its famous Butchart Gardens prove to be superb settings for a travel photographer.

The Leica Q2 visits the Pacific Northwest: Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver, the first stop on a tour of the Pacific Northwest, is a gleaming modern city, surrounded by areas of outstanding natural beauty. Regardless of genre, visiting photographers will find no shortage of spectacular sights to capture.

Canada’s Cottage country provides Covid bolt-hole for city photographers

Cities provide endless opportunities for photography. But witha year of lockdowns and restrictions, getting out into the wild has become more attractive. Canada's Cottage Country is the ideal antidote to empty city streets...

Life in Lockdown: Macfilosofers report from around the world

What are Macfilosiphers up to in these days of lockdown and abundant spare time? Mike scoops up a few differing views from around the world.

Panasonic Lumix G9 and S1R: Deuce Days in Victoria

Getting useful shots of cars at very crowded shows can be a challenge. Brian took a deuce of Panasonics, G9 and S1R, to test out their capabilities at the Deuce Days vintage meet in Victoria, British Columbia.

Hasselblad Christmas: HD night-time images

An outing with the Hasselblad X1D to capture some stunning night-time Christmas decorations on Vancouver Island