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Leica Martin Kaninsky 7/6/23 Leica Martin Kaninsky 7/6/23

Leica M11: A New Dawn in the World of Photography

The world of photography is a realm where timelessness meets evolving technology, and Leica, a brand synonymous with the history and grandeur of photography, has outdone itself with the introduction of the Leica M11.

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Leica Q3: A Game-Changer for the Street Photographer's Toolkit

Leica has always been renowned for producing iconic, precision-engineered cameras. With the release of the Leica Q3, the tradition continues as this gem of a camera has brought forth several pioneering features that pack a punch for street photographers worldwide.

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Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 7/2/23 Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 7/2/23

Blackmagic Design: History, Cinema Cameras and DaVinci Resolve

Blackmagic Design is the Australian maker of cinema cameras and DaVinci Resolve. This overview covers its history since 2001, the current cameras and its software.

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Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/30/23 Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/30/23

Kodak: History, Films and Cameras

Kodak is the American company that made photography popular with the Kodak camera of 1888 and the Brownie. This overview covers its history, its films such as Kodachrome and Tri-X, the bankruptcy of 2012 and Kodak today.

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Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/29/23 Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/29/23

DJI: History, Drones and Cameras

DJI is the Chinese maker of camera drones, gimbals and action cameras. This overview covers its history since 2006, its product lines, the current models and the U.S. restrictions of 2025 and 2026.

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Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/28/23 Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/28/23

Sigma: History, Cameras, Sensors and Lenses

Sigma is the Japanese maker of lenses and of the fp and BF cameras. This overview covers its history since 1961, the Foveon sensor, the L-Mount Alliance, its lens lines and the current cameras.

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Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/27/23 Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/27/23

Lomography: History, Cameras and Film

Lomography is a style of photography and a Vienna company that sells film cameras, lenses and film. This overview covers the LOMO LC-A, the Lomographic Society of 1992 and the current range.

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Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/26/23 Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/26/23

GoPro: History and Action Cameras

GoPro is the American maker of HERO action cameras. This overview covers its history since 2002, its product lines and the current cameras.

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Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/24/23 Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/24/23

Phase One: History, Camera Systems and Current Range

Phase One is the Danish maker of medium-format cameras and digital backs. This overview covers its history, the XF, XT and XC systems, IQ4 backs and its industrial and aerial cameras.

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Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/22/23 Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/22/23

Hasselblad: History, Camera Systems and Current Range

Hasselblad is the Swedish maker of medium-format cameras used on the Apollo missions. This overview covers its history since 1940, the V, H and X systems, the current range and photographers who used Hasselblad.

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Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/20/23 Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/20/23

Pentax and Ricoh: History, Camera Systems and Current Range

Pentax and Ricoh are the camera brands of Ricoh Imaging. This overview covers Pentax history since 1919, the K mount, the Ricoh GR compacts, the Pentax 17 and the current range.

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Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/19/23 Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/19/23

Leica: History, Camera Systems and Current Range

Leica is the German maker of the first practical 35mm camera and of the M rangefinder system. This overview covers its history since 1914, its camera systems and mounts, the current range and photographers who used Leica.

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Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/13/23 Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/13/23

Olympus and OM System: History, Cameras and Current Range

Olympus cameras are now made by OM Digital Solutions under the name OM System. This overview covers the history from 1919, the Pen and OM cameras, Micro Four Thirds and the current range.

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Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/11/23 Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/11/23

Panasonic Lumix: History, Camera Systems and Current Range

Lumix is Panasonic’s camera brand, with Micro Four Thirds and full-frame L-mount cameras. This overview covers its history since 2001, its systems and the current range.

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Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/9/23 Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/9/23

Fujifilm: History, Camera Systems and Current Range

Fujifilm makes the X-series and GFX cameras and Instax instant cameras. This overview covers its history since 1934, the X and G mounts, the current range and photographers who used Fujifilm.

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Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/7/23 Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/7/23

Sony: History, Camera Systems and Current Range

Sony makes the E-mount Alpha mirrorless cameras. This overview covers its camera history since 2006, the difference between E and FE lenses, the current range and photographers who used Sony.

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Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/5/23 Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/5/23

Nikon: History, Camera Systems and Current Range

Nikon is the Japanese maker of the Nikon F and the Z mirrorless system. This overview covers its history since 1917, the F and Z mounts, the current Z range and photographers who used Nikon.

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Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/3/23 Understanding the Product Martin Kaninsky 6/3/23

Canon: History, Camera Systems and Current Range

Canon is the Japanese camera maker behind the EOS system. This overview covers its history since 1933, the EF and RF mounts, the current EOS R range and photographers who used Canon.

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Essays About Photography Martin Kaninsky 2/5/21 Essays About Photography Martin Kaninsky 2/5/21

5 Cameras YOU Should Avoid!

If you are watching these photography videos there is a high chance that sooner or later you are going to buy a new camera. And as we all know photography is not exactly a cheap hobby.

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Gear Review Martin Kaninsky 12/23/20 Gear Review Martin Kaninsky 12/23/20

Is the Ricoh GR III still worth it in 2021?

If someone asked you what type of camera is the best for street photography, what would be your answer?

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