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The many faces of what was Portland Oregon

By: JT 08-04-25 Views: 54015

Portland is or was a unique and interesting place to visit. It was always fun walking through downtown at lunch time and snapping pictures. Capturing the good and the sad of what was once a thriving downtown drawing all sorts of people and businesses. However, sadly over the past few years with the local politicians neglecting their civic duties and law enforcement having their hands tied for the sake of political points, the town has fallen into a state of degeneration with record crime, homele ... Read the story

To X-pan or not. That is the question ...

By: JT 08-04-25 Views: 11873

For the longest time I had an X-Pan and enjoyed shooting with it on a regular basis. Walking downtown Portland or a hike in the cascades was always an occasion to bring along the X-Pan. But like with most things in life, it got old and I decided to sell it not knowing it would be a mistake many years later. fast forward over a decade and now I wish I had it back. But, I can't justify the cost of a used one. Having said that, my next best option is to crop my images to a 1:2.7 ratio which mimics ... Read the story

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Leica releases the 35mm F1.2 Noctilux

Posted: 01-29-26 Views: 12

Since first being introduced in 1966, the name ‘Noctilux’ has represented the pinnacle of optical craftsmanship at Leica. The name is made up of the Latin words ‘noctu’ and ‘lux’, meaning ‘night’ and ‘light’, and refers to the exceptional speed of this lens series. With a maximum aperture of up to f/0.95, Noctilux lenses are considered to ... Read the article

Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 ZM vs. Leica Summilux FLE: Why the Distagon Wins on the M11

Posted: 01-20-26 Views: 106

I just finished a deep dive re-evaluation of the Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 ZM on the Leica M11. While the Summilux FLE is the "bench-mark," I’ve found that this 10-year-old Zeiss design actually pushes the 60MP sensor much further in terms of micro-contrast and 3D pop. I skipped the MTF charts to focus on real-world results from surgical portraits to landscape clarity.Check out the full com ... Read the article

Something New for the Rangefinder Soul: PureRangefinder.com is Live!

Posted: 01-07-26 Views: 91

The "rangefinder experience" is about more than just a camera type. It’s a way of seeing. Whether you’re a classic M-mount purist, a Fujifilm X-series enthusiast, or a Leica Q devotee, there is a specific rhythm to the way we shoot. To celebrate that, I’ve launched PureRangefinder.com. Why join Pure Rangefinder? We’ve built a dedicated space that cuts through the noise o ... Read the article

Voigtlander 50mm f/1.2 II on M11: Clinical Sharpness meets Rangefinder Soul

Posted: 12-17-25 Views: 411

There’s been a lot of talk about the new Voigtlander 50mm f/1.2 Nokton II, but I wanted to see how it handled the high resolution sensor of the Leica M11 in a 100% manual workflow. Unlike the dedicated Monochrom experience, I’ve been using the M11 to dial in specific B&W looks in post-processing, and the rendering from this lens at f/1.2 is nothing short of awesome. It mana ... Read the article