Tips from Ozzie Sweet’s 1958 book ‘My Camera Pays Off’

We apply the prolific commercial photographer's advice on taking better photos, 60 years later

Recently a friend of ours discovered, while cleaning out her mother’s storage unit, this 1958 book from prolific professional photographer Ozzie Sweet: “My Camera Pays Off.” It must have been quite useful to its former owner (her mother was an editor at a photography magazine) but after diving into Sweet’s hardcover ourselves, we also found that his advice on how to take great photos still …

The Wonders of the Leica Q

A compact digital camera delivering all the high performance attributes

It’s easy to understand why photographers turn to Leica. Simply put, they’re beautifully designed, highly durable and capture superb images. The new Leica Q—a powerful, compact digital camera with a 24MP full frame sensor—lives up to the promise. The Q is set apart from other cameras in its class by the pairing of a prime f/1.7 28mm Summilux lens and a uniquely tailored CMOS sensor. …

Dyson Expands into Lighting

Sir James Dyson acquires son Jake Dyson's independent technological endeavors

Entering a new sector—the fifth in their iconic repertoire—the industrial designers at Dyson, helmed by founder Sir James Dyson, have acquired a lighting division, founded by James’ son Jake. The younger Dyson has spent 10 years working in the world of lighting, with much of his time dedicated to uncovering innovative methods to prevent overheating, and working toward sustainability. With this acquisition, keeping the company …