New Small Cameras

Five new pocket cameras

Presented last week at Photokina, the following five cameras represent changing ideas about what the pocket cam should be. Sandwiched between cell phones and high end DSLRs, the once ubiquitous point-and-shoot is evolving to incorporate features that represent both professional capability and mobile usability. Fujifilm XF1 With a highly refined design and vintage styling, the Fujifilm XF1 carries the same optimized quality from the X …

iPhone 5 Cases

Hardback homes for the heavily anticipated device

Apple consumers are getting their hands on the hotly anticipated iPhone 5 for the first time today, so it’s time to start thinking about cases. This past week has seen manufacturers releasing prototypes and (in some instances) rolling out production for cases that accommodate the taller, slimmer design. Scouring the selections, we’ve brought together eight makers with designs ranging from aluminum vaults and leather sleeves …

Leica M

The latest flagship rangefinder is a huge leap forward for the German camera maker

This week at Photokina, Leica reminded us of their history and showed us their future. With more than half of their exhibit hall dedicated to a gallery show of iconic images created by renowned photographers using Leica cameras, visitors were immediately overcome with the spectrum of emotions a photo can elicit. Shooting a Leica isn’t as easy as many other cameras, but the masters show …