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Smaller is Better: My Tiny Wooden Wet Plate Camera

When it comes to camera’s they can come in all shapes and sizes. I want to tell the story of this little, as I call it “Klein Special”, wood box wet plate camera made by my good friend Kevin Klein in Valley City, North Dakota. Coincidently “Klein” means “small” in German. Something that I was unaware of at the time of giving the camera its name.

An 18-40mm Lens and New Firmware Give the Lumix S9 a Second Wind

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When I first tested the Panasonic Lumix S9, it took a while to truly understand the intention behind it. Although compact and adorable, the it lacked an EVF and had a very basic control structure. Clearly, the S9 was intended for beginner photographers or creators who desired a simple and approachable camera.

Close-up view of a Sony Alpha 9 camera body, showcasing the E-mount connection in the center. The camera is black, with textured grips and visible branding at the top. The camera is displayed against a dark background.

The Sony a7S Series Can Be Saved By Sony’s Global Shutter Sensor

The Sony a7S series is the oft-forgotten member of the Alpha lineup, languishing in the shadows of its siblings and never quite finding a place to shine. However, while some think the series should -- or at least will -- be left in the past, perhaps the Sony a9 III shows that there's instead a path to a bright future for a hypothetical a7S IV.

Leica’s Art Director on Galleries and Promoting Photography as Art

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Since its inception, Leica has made an indelible impact on photography. Whether through its cameras and lenses or its Leica Galleries, the company has consistently demonstrated a passion for photography as an art form. While the Leica Gallery initiative traces its roots back to the 1970s, the company's efforts have been reinvigorated by Karin Rehn-Kaufmann, Leica's Art Director and Chief Representative for Leica Galleries International.