We’ve been working on the Fujifilm X100s review for almost a month now, and we have to say that the camera is really quite the awesome piece of hardware. At first, I wasn’t so smitten for it but it has started to warm up to me after sticking around as a constant companion image taker. The company has truly made this an extremely capable camera and has indeed improved on some of the biggest problems that they faced with the X100–the camera’s predecessor.
I’ve been testing it in the streets of New York City–the perfect proving grounds for the audience that this camera is targeted towards. And despite some admirable performance and improvements from its first incarnation, the camera will still face some issues.
Editor’s Note: PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE realize that this is not our review. We don’t want some schmuck from a forum coming in and accusing us saying that our review wasn’t thorough enough. Consider this a special report. The full review will come after the publishing of this piece.
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Upon the announcement of the Canon 6D; we weren’t so impressed. Admittedly, it features some awesome technology such as the new meter, built-in Wi-Fi, and more. At Photo Plus Expo, I finally was able to get some personal fondling time with the Canon 6D: the company’s latest full frame DSLR targeted at enthusiasts.
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The Sony A37 is the company’s latest offering to the entry level crowd. Both Peter and I had hands on time with the unit before it was even announced and in two totally different scenarios. The camera has stylistic differences from the likes of Canon and Nikon: the other two major players in this market segment. The A37 also continues Sony’s dedication to the SLT system; which removes the optical viewfinder for an electronic one and therefore also sticks with a translucent mirror.
Many Sony products are very favorably reviewed on this website. So is the A37 any different?
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Not long ago, Leica announced their brand new X2 camera. As an update to the X1, it gives consumers an optional electronic viewfinder, a modest megapixel bump, higher ISO capabilities, and a newly designed pop-up flash. As is Leica’s mentality and corporate philosophy, all upgrades were very minimal and the entire package still emphasizes simplicity.
Holding true to Leica’s branding, this camera will also set your checking account back a bit.
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There are some photographers that will only shoot in natural light. Indeed, when my good friend Jason tested out a Hasselblad H4D, he shot with his own natural light studio. If you want to take the minimalist approach, here are a couple of tips on how to do just that.
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The Yashica Electro 35 GSN is a rangefinder camera that I personally purchased and that has been a dear love of mine since for street photography. After testing the Leica M9, M7 and the Fuji X100 (though the last is not a rangefinder), there were a number of reasons why I made the purchase. Besides the affordable cost combined with sharp lens, wonderful metering, and ease of use, the camera is built to last. But is it for everyone?
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