Yesterday, Phase One announced a new camera, the first with a nearly full size 645 CMOS sensor. I think this marks a pivotal moment in the medium format world, not so much because of the camera, but because of the chip. Let me back up a bit, and tell you why. About a year ago,… [Read More]

I’ve gotten a few inquiries into how my recovery is proceeding. In a word, well. I’ve been walking without a cane for a month. My leg is, on balance, about as good as it was before the operation. I can do some things better, and some things are not yet up to where they were… [Read More]

As we enter the new year, my thoughts turn to some of the things that have made my photographic life easier, more enjoyable, and more successful. Here are a few that come to mind. Geared tripod heads Once you’ve become accustomed to a geared head like the Arca Swiss C1 or D4, everything else will… [Read More]

There was a discussion on the ‘net this morning about a search for a 35mm full frame lens that had characteristics the OP couldn’t quite describe. At one point, several wondered if he really wanted a 35mm lens at all. Someone said: Although it takes some years to develop, most people have a personal eye… [Read More]