A great way to be able to get high-quality photography gear at affordable prices is to buy used equipment. There are many ways for private individuals to contact each other to buy or sell used cameras and lenses such as eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, classified ads on local newspapers, or at events such as garage
There’s no denying that Leica’s reputation has pushed the company into the digital age with full force, with options like the Leica TL2 being aimed at the more point-and-shoot brigade. Once you’ve got the Leica bug, it’s hard to shake, but you will be rewarded with a top-quality imaging device, just with a rather high
A cost-effective compact digital zoom camera from Leica almost seems like a contradiction in terms, but this is exactly what we have with the Leica C-Lux. Basically, this is a reworked Panasonic LUMIX ZS-series with all the Leica trimmings. It includes a 15x zoom lens, 20-megapixel sensor, and even has 4K video recording. This isn’t
Let’s pretend you’re in the market for a Leica camera, but you also want the lovely workings of medium format in a more compact form. At the end of 2008, this may not have seemed possible until the release of the Leica S2. Back then, stuffing a medium format sensor into a DSLR-like body with
Back in 2009, Leica was the first to introduce a full-frame digital rangefinder camera. All the fun of a DSLR, but in a more compact form. This was very appealing, considering the optics that came with the camera. Move on a few years and the Leica Q2 follows on from the highly capable Leica Q
Leica is a renowned camera manufacturer based in Germany. Their M-series cameras have represented the pinnacle of design and quality since the 1950s. The Leica M10 continues this trend and is a high-end digital camera that has a similar design to traditional analog models. It is a compact and lightweight model that looks fantastic and
The Leica M9 may not seem like a big deal in the 2020s, but back in 2009 this was a groundbreaking camera. It was the first full-frame digital rangefinder camera, which was small and compact and built on the success of the M8 and M8.2 models. The design was also counter to the full fat
The Leica M10-P is one of the most stylish and well-designed cameras we have seen. It has a rare combination of retro design (hailing back to early analog models) and advanced technology. This means it looks stunning but is also highly functional. This a camera designed for professional usage only – this is certainly not
The singular joy of capturing a moment perfectly on camera is an unparalleled victory. One careful click determines the entire picture. But behind these clicks are techniques of creativity, precision, handling, and camera quality. Since World War II, technology has swiftly expanded in the world of cameras, with each new design created to take a
Leica Camera has announced a new addition to its lineup of innovative black-and-white full-frame digital rangefinder cameras. The long-awaited Leica M10 Monochrom is coming about five years after the launch of the last Leica M-Monochrom (Typ 246 Monochrom) in 2015. It is the third generation of its M-Monochrom cameras and takes a lot of its
German manufacturer, Leica, is incredibly well-known for its photography gear. The design of their products is unique, and their high-quality build is sturdy. With over a hundred years of experience in manufacturing, Leica has earned itself a spot in the Hall of Fame for camera manufacturers. Leica lenses are well known for their superior color
Japanese-owned Panasonic is one of the leading electronic brands in the world. Focusing on quality and cutting edge technology, Panasonic’s products are excellent in terms of usability, durability, and innovation. Panasonic’s no-cutting-corners and focus-on-quality philosophy also extends to their lenses as the company produces some of the best lenses currently available on the market.
Since the early-1900’s, German-owned company Leica has been producing top-end camera optics. Their commitment to exquisite construction and high attention to detail has made them arguably one of the best camera and lens brands. Why is that? Leica has been renowned for its cameras since the 1950s and their simple design hasn’t changed much since.
The Micro Four Thirds camera format is still a cost-effective way to capture good quality stills and video. If you own one of these camera bodies and want a high-quality, all-round lens then the Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ASPH could be an option. With a real-world focal length of 24-120mm, the
If you have bought into the Leica range of camera bodies, then you will be wanting an equally high spec lens. This will obviously depend on the types of subjects you are capturing, but owning a zoom lens with the most used focal lengths is always a good idea. Enter the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4
Instant film cameras, like the Leica Sofort may seem like a weird concept in 2019, but they do have their uses. But, they have a cost per exposure, the quality isn’t the best, and they have a limited range of applications. If you remember these things the first time around, the biggest buzz you got
After several weeks of speculations and image leaks, Leica has announced its newest camera called the V-Lux 5. The Leica V-Lux 5 is a superzoom-style bridge camera designed with explorers in mind. It’s grouped among the top multifaceted cameras that the company has made. Leica says the new V-Lux 5 is the “most travel-ready and
After a short film was published by the Leica camera brand, a large number of the citizens within China found some details in the video to be offensive. Conversations about the video imposing a negative view of China went to such an extent that the Chinese Government decided to take matters into their own hands.
Huawei announced their new P-series, dedicated to giving its consumers top-notch devices for photography – which is what the “P” stands for. Like the P10, P20, and P20 Pro before, you can expect lots of new features on the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro phones, including an improved camera system, upgraded processors, and loads of
As the camera industry is evolving, Leica is making sure that it is keeping up with the evolution. Nowadays, it is common to see compact cameras with large sensors so the competition between many companies is at an all-time high. These types of compact cameras are so popular because they can deliver the same top-of-the-line
Huawei just made the headlines by announcing its latest flagship phone – the P30 Pro. However, more than the phone, what’s catching people’s eyes is the outstanding camera. Consisting of a new four-camera array, it has pretty much combined all major smartphone camera trends into a single package. Equipped with a gorgeous ombre design and
Leica is one of those camera companies where their reputation invariably precedes them. No wonder when they have been around since 1914 (the name Leica comes from the founder’s Ernst Leitz last name and the first two letters of the word camera). Arguably, some of the most groundbreaking cameras and lenses Leica produced were in
After the success of the Leica Q, the company recently announced the release of an updated version, the Leica Q2. This new camera features a significant number of upgrades compared to the original Q model, including a much better resolution, the ability to capture photographs in rainy conditions, and even an improvement in the lens.
The Leica X-U (Typ 113) is the second and upgraded version of the X (Typ 113), which was released back in 2014. The X (Typ 113) is a quality camera that captures top-notch images but there were a few downfalls to it like its slow focus and operational quirks. With the X-U (Typ 113), Leica
In recent social media posts by Jason Momoa, the actor who plays the main character in the popular Aquaman movie, a collection of Leica cameras, owned by the actor, was shown off. Jason is most certainly not the first celebrity to take a liking to the Leica Camera brand but does seem to have quite
Leica recently announced the release of three new lenses. As with many of their other product lines in the past, only a limited number of these lenses will hit the market and production will halt once the number of sales for each has been reached. Many photographers rely on the quality of Leica lenses and
It may seem that smartphones have eaten up the compact camera market in recent years. However, a compact camera still has many advantages over the smart phone, especially if you want to step up in image quality. The compact camera still fits into the niche of those who want good image quality, but don’t want
Huawei has definitely been making a fuss over the camera side of their smartphones. With every new model there has been slight improvements and having Leica emblazoned on the phone is a good way to attract the photography crowd. The Huawei P20 Pro is out to compete with the flagship models from the competitors, especially
The Huawei P10 is an update to their flagship P9 which had an emphasis on the camera side of things. Having a ‘designed by Leica‘ dual camera is definitely going to spark interest in the photography crowd, along with hardware and design upgrades could start to challenge the rivals in quality of imagery. It’s a
The Huawei P20 is a more affordable counterpart of the Huawei P20 Pro. The Pro version has received much praise for having an excellent camera and gaining high benchmark scores. The younger sibling may not be able to compete with an older counterpart. However, it certainly has found a blend of quality and performance for