Gear

This Gear section covers the photography equipment I use regularly. I work with modern and vintage cameras and lenses, accessories, and some more unusual tools. Instead of focusing on charts and similar details, I write about using my equipment in real life. I describe how the gear feels and works during everyday shooting, its unique features and strengths, and the kinds of images it can create. My goal is to provide honest reviews of these tools.
The Zeiss Ikon Contameter on my Zeiss Ikon Contax II

Zeiss Ikon Contameter 1343 and How to Use It

A Contameter, a combination of a rangefinder and close-up lens, is a tool which allows you to get close to your object with a rangefinder camera.

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TTArtisan 35mm External Viewfinder

TTArtisan 35mm Viewfinder Short Review

A hands on short review of the TTArtisan 35mm Viewfinder. Does it fit the vintage cold shoes? Is it easy to use? What about the frame-lines?

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Fall sun shines through tree leaves

One Year with my Fujifilm X-T5

One year with my X-T5. Here are some thoughts about it, the ins and outs.

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Dogwood Blossoms

Spring impressions with the Voigtländer Talon 85/2.8

Explore my experience with the Voigtländer Talon 85mm lens for beautiful spring photography and its unique performance and design.

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Zeiss Ikon super Ikonta C

Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 531/2 – Timeless Elegance

An homage to my handsome medium-format folding rangefinder camera, the Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 531/2.

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Reflecting Pool Washington DC

A new mirrorless camera: the path towards the Fujifilm X-T5

This post is about my decision to buy the Fujifilm X-T5

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