A nerdy blog about photography.

Lens Authority and Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux review.

Lens Authority and Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux review.

The Leica bug strikes again! This time, I needed a fast 50mm to complete my kit. There's a lot of choices for the M mount in regards to a 50

Leica M (Typ 262) and Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZM Review

Leica M (Typ 262) and Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZM Review

WARNING - ARTICLE INCLUDES CAT PHOTOS! Why am I writing about the Leica M262 in May of 2017 when the M10 is out? Well, it's because of the M

Leica M 240 Review - My second Leica in less than a month.

Leica M 240 Review - My second Leica in less than a month.

Previously, I purchased and returned a Leica M8 (article here). I concluded that I needed to spend more money and get a newer model Leica M

My first Leica M camera - a Leica M8

My first Leica M camera - a Leica M8

There's a lot of superfluous flatulence nonsense out there regarding Leica cameras, who buys them, what and how you are "supposed" to shoot

Budget Camera Review - $155 Olympus E-P3 and 17mm f/1.8

Budget Camera Review - $155 Olympus E-P3 and 17mm f/1.8

$155? Yup. How? Craigslist of course! I'm always on the hunt for a good deal with regards to photography gear. Once or twice a year, I get a

How to fix your iPhone charging port and headphone port

How to fix your iPhone charging port and headphone port

My iPhone would intermittently start and stop charging and so I went to the Apple Store to have my iPhone fixed or replaced under AppleCare.

Olympus E-M1 Mark II Raw Conversions in Capture One 10 and 4K Video

Olympus E-M1 Mark II Raw Conversions in Capture One 10 and 4K Video

Here in the Pacific Northwest, we seldom get snow. When we do, even if it's really wet and slushy, people get all giddy about playing in it.

Canon 5D Mark IV Review - Canon's Full Frame Mirrorless is a Reality

Canon 5D Mark IV Review - Canon's Full Frame Mirrorless is a Reality

Originally, I planned on not buying the 5D Mark IV. I have been very pleased and amazed by the focusing ability and quality of the 5DS and i

Rode VideoMicro, Zoom H2N, and Giant Squid lav - audio test and comparison

Rode VideoMicro, Zoom H2N, and Giant Squid lav - audio test and comparison

I'm thinking of replacing my Zoom H2N with a Zoom H4N Pro, but also I'd like to get a better omnidirectional microphone. What do you think?

Olympus E-M1 Mark II - First day in the real world. Photos and Videos

Olympus E-M1 Mark II - First day in the real world. Photos and Videos

Today was the first time I really had a chance to go out and take some photos and video with the Olympus E-M1 Mark II. It's too soon for me

Uploader HD for Instagram - Mac App Review

Uploader HD for Instagram - Mac App Review

This will be my shortest review ever: Great for photos! Bad for Videos - booooooo. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/uploader-hd-for-instagram

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II - Initial Video Test

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II - Initial Video Test

I did something crazy! I've gone back to Micro 4/3 from Sony full frame cameras! What?!?!?!? Why?!?!?!? Well, I love, Love, LOVE the Sony RX

Full Frame 4K Review - Sony a7R II with the Sony 28mm f/2 and Panasonic GH5 Thoughts

Full Frame 4K Review - Sony a7R II with the Sony 28mm f/2 and Panasonic GH5 Thoughts

I prefer shooting stills to video, but video is pretty neat in it's own right too. I'm constantly reading about new camera gear, reviews, te

Preventing entitlement in children

Preventing entitlement in children

We were experiencing some entitlement issues the with our children the other night (taking an upcoming vacation for granted). Thus, we decid

Canon 5DS and 5D Mark IV Micro Focus Adjustments

Canon 5DS and 5D Mark IV Micro Focus Adjustments

A vlog entry about micro focus adjustments with lens recipes. These settings may or may not help you, but these are the numbers I settled on

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