Category: Photography

Its been rumoured a while but yesterday Leica announced the Leica T’s replacement, the TL2.  The Leica T was a new step and direction for Leica. Some said it was the camera that Apple would make.  Machined from a piece of aluminium with a massive touch screen on the back to customise as you need.

The updated model features a more rounded hand friendly design with the sharp edges removed and all of the features that people loved in the first model.  For me what lets it down is the lack of viewfinder.

A new version of firmware has been released for the Leica M10.  I have not installed it yet just downloaded it and the pdf to see what it does.  It seems to mainly increase compatibility with more and fast, larger cards.

Compact Camera or Phone?

Having my Leica as my general camera, I do sometimes wish for an autofocus compact for quick snapshots, but do we need then now with todays smartphones?

A small portable high quality camera is always necessary and this is fulfilled by my Leica but with it not being autofocus it is not always the best option for quick snapshots.

Lots of rumours of a new model the 5370 from Leica are now appearing.  The Leica T was refreshed to the TL last year, but this was more software then an actual upgrade.  Lots of government websites show a new Leica model using the code 5370 has now been registered so it should only be another couple months.

The old Ruddock’s building had an exhibition this month.  Lincoln University has a large film, TV and lens based media department and some of the students work went on show.

Its now the time of year where there is always something going on in Lincoln, this time on my Lunch time walk it was some street theatre.

If you have never been, you really must visit Lincoln, the Cathedral alone is one of the most impressive buildings in the whole world.

Back at work on Thursday, well at least for half of the day.  Meetings in the morning, quick walk into town to take a few snapshots and add to my dog days project, then back to home to finish up some work in peace.