The Rangefinder Window, That Is. © JOEL WOLFSON I rediscovered an old love while writing an article about using M lenses on my Panasonic S5 IIx. My old love? Rangefinder cameras. For the article, I borrowed some Leica cameras and lenses, graciously loaned to me from Camera West. This allowed me to make the needed comparisons … [Read more...]
Sacrifice, Sacrilege, or Sweet Spot?
Using M Lenses on a Panasonic Camera © JOEL WOLFSON I recently did a deep dive in my quest to determine the pros, cons, and in-betweens of using M-mount lenses on my Panasonic Lumix S5 IIx body. I also compared the lenses on other cameras. Some results were as expected, others were not and there were a few surprises. When I … [Read more...]
It Ain’t The Gear
Capturing Great Images with Modest Gear Don’t be discouraged if you can’t afford the latest and greatest gear out there. You may be surprised what you can do with modest gear. Check out the recent wildlife shoot I did with an APS-C (smaller sensor than "full frame" cameras) mirrorless body: my Fujifilm X-T body and a Fujifilm XF 70-300mm ($800 … [Read more...]
How To Choose Lenses for Infrared
The Best Lenses for Infrared Photography © JOEL WOLFSON Not all lenses perform well with infrared A fantastic lens for normal visible light photography may be terrible for infrared (aka "IR") photography. Choosing the right lens can be tricky. If you’re planning to get an infrared conversion for your camera, make sure you have … [Read more...]
Mindshift Backlight 26L, The 7000 mile review
19 Months with the MindShift Backlight Photo Backpack ©JOEL WOLFSON https://youtu.be/sH0At1cs0Io Bottom line first We all aspire to find and own the perfect-for-every-situation photo pack or bag. I'm not sure that will ever exist but the MindShift Backlight stands out as the most versatile one I've owned to date. I've used it in many … [Read more...]
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