Tag: Canon

Does the camera pick the photographer?

Imagine if we lived in a world where the boot was on the other foot, where the camera chose the photographer. Which camera do you think would choose you?

Do I Leica It? The latest step in my photographic journey

The author describes his photographic journey from film, with a Pentax camera, through the world of Canon DSLRs, to a mirrorless Leica system. His final conclusion is a surprising one.

APS-C cameras: The world keeps on turning after the death of the Leica CL

Leica has left the APS-C camera market with the discontinuation of the CL. But the assumption that a sensor size between Micro Four Thirds and full-frame has not future proved wrong.

Historical camera collections: Three important venues to visit in Germany

Historical camera collections help us to understand how photography became such an important medium. Three museums in Germany are especially worth a visit, Deutsches Museum München, Leica Welt Wetzlar, Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin

41st Leitz Photographica Auction: Checking the highlights for the November 26 event

William chooses some interesting and unusual lots from this month's Leitz Photographica Auction which takes place in Vienna on November 26...

Wildlife Photography: Challenges of the birds

Birds in flight present a challenge for photographers. Gary talks about his enthusiasm for wildlife shooting and provides some useful hints on making the best of bird photography...

Top results at the Wetzlar auction: World-record lens bid

A world-record camera lens price of €500,000 was achieved at this month's Wetzlar Camera Auction. It was a Canon, although most attention at the auction was focused on Leica as usual...

Decisive moments in wildlife photography Down Under

What would Cartier-Bresson have made of modern scatter-gun burst-mode photography? Is it easier now to get that spot-on shot or is the skill of the photographer still paramount. Wayne takes a look at some impressive wildlife photography.

Whale-watching Sydney style

Wayne tries whale photography with his Leica V Lux. But, in the end, he bows to superior talents and a pro Canon rig...

Leica’s Noctilux: Myth or magic?

Is Leica's Noctilux all that it's cracked up to be? Are you better off with a lighter, and cheaper alternative such as the Apo-Summicron? Or what about a really cheap classic lens? David investigates.

Cambodia, a country just made for colour

Cambodia is a country just ready for colour photography, as John found out a decade ago.

Toronto over the past 40 years: An introduction

Richard Scott takes us on a tour of Toronto over the past 40 years