High Density Double Digital
The Web MasterLong before digital became the default state of things, it was something you had to announce. In the early 1990s, the words High Density and Digital appeared proudly on the…
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Foveal Focus In Photography
The ArtistFoveal focus in photography refers to aligning the camera’s point of sharpest focus with the photographer’s own point of maximum visual acuity—the tiny central region of the human retina called…
Please Read On ...Digital Leica M: Infinity Focus Optimized
Leica approached infinity focus on digital M bodies as an optical problem to be solved system-wide, rather than something to be corrected solely in the lens. Because the M system…
Please Read On ...How Digital Sensors Changed Infinity
Digital sensors did not change the fundamental physics of infinity focus, but they profoundly changed how infinity behaves in practice and how critically it must be treated by the photographer.…
Please Read On ...The Optical Genius of Dr. Walter Mandler
Dr. Walter Mandler (1922–2005) is best known as the optical mind behind many of Leica’s most revered lenses, especially during the golden era of Leitz Canada (Midland, Ontario). He designed…
Please Read On ...Sweet Spots: Leica Summilux 35mm Steel Rim Reissue
The Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 Steel Rim Reissue is a modern revival of one of Leica’s most legendary lenses, first introduced in the 1960s. Known for its distinctive rendering, this…
Please Read On ...Sweet Spots: Leica Summilux 50mm Classic
The Leica Summilux-M f/1.4 non-aspherical prime lens is a legendary classic lens in the Leica M lineup, prized by photographers and collectors alike for its distinctive optical rendering and timeless…
Please Read On ...Making, Not Taking, A Photograph
Eric HathewayIn the digital age, our smartphones have become vast archives of our lives. Thousands upon thousands of photos sit in neatly organized albums or scattered in endless scrolls, each one…
Please Read On ...What We Lost When The Cameras Got Better
The evolution of camera technology has been nothing short of astounding. From grainy black-and-white photos to ultra-sharp 8K video on devices that fit in our pockets, the ability to capture…
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