Photography invites us to see the world differently, often turning the ordinary into something extraordinary. One of the most enchanting visual effects in photography is bokeh, and few images illustrate it better than those captured in warm, cozy cafes where light glows softly in the background. Welcome to Cafe Bokeh,…
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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 at least 45 lenses and those designs have a very recognizable philosophy and “feel,” both technically and aesthetically. I currently…
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I’ve been a Leica fan from afar for years, but this week I officially doubled the Leica family here with my new Leica M11-P and the Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 Classic lens. To say I’m very thrilled would be an extreme understatement—this camera and lens combination has already reignited my excitement…
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Yesterday, I expanded my Leica studio setup, and I couldn’t be more excited about the gear now sitting alongside my trusty Leica Q3 with its 28mm lens. The newest additions are the Leica M11-P and the re-released modern version of the original Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 Classic lens based on the…
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Leica M11-P and Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 Classic On the Way After months of anticipation, countless refreshes of the tracking page for the past few days, and more than a few deep thoughts about my next creative chapter, the moment has finally arrived: my Leica M11-P and Leica Summilux-M 50mm Classic…
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It all began on a quiet Thursday morning. My phone buzzed with that life-altering notification: Status Update: Your Leica Camera and Lens – In Transit. Estimated Delivery: Monday, November 10th. There it was. The sacred phrase: In Transit. A combination of words designed solely to torment the human soul. And…
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Eric Hatheway