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Review: Canon S100
Unless you are completely new to photography or you’ve been living under a rock for the past 5 years, it’s safe to say you’ve heard of Canon’s “S” line of cameras. The S90 proved that camera manufactures can make a truly pocketable camera with a large (for a compact) sensor and all of the manual controls that many photographers demand. When the S95 was released, it only brought minor updates to the S90. So, is the S100 another step in the evolution of Canon’s S line or is it more than that?
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Review: Spider Black Widow Holster
Today, photographers have a million different ways to carry their camera. There are traditional neck straps, slings, harnesses, crazy contraptions that strap to your chest, and the list goes on. Just like anything else, one option may work for you but that doesn’t mean it will work for the next person. But I think we can all agree that options are a good thing to have. One fairly new player to the game is Spider Pro Systems. Spider produces holster style carrying systems. Today, we’re going to take a look at the Spider Black Widow Holster.
The Complete Leica X1 Review
My time with the Leica X1 has come to an end. After spending a week with this premium compact camera, I’m pretty torn as to how I feel about it. Like the Sony NEX, the X1 is an impressive piece of engineering and it is a truly beautiful camera, but the price and some other less than desirable characteristics make the Leica X1 a tough camera to love. So, is the X1 worth it’s premium price? Let’s find out.
