I Could Not Find My Dream Camera, I Decided to Design One
By JAWAD RIACHI I have been lately disturbed by the recent trend of camera manufacturers. So many cameras in so many different forms are being introduced to the market, all at different prices, yet I cannot find one which I can connect with. I want a small…
Sacred Skin — A Portrait of Thai Magic Tattoos
By AROON THAEWCHATTURAT Many thanks to Daniel for publishing my Sacred Skin portraits. These photographs are part of an illustrated book titled Sacred Skin — Thailand’s Spirit Tattoos, published with a text by Tom Vater. During the course of my project, I was able to explore cultural…
On Prejudice, Status and Poor Marketing — Why Samsung Is Not (Yet) on the Mind of Photographers
Specs-wise, they got a promising lineup. Look at Samsung’s mirrorless NX300: fast AF, and I mean fast, just to mention Usain Bolt who gives his name for it. Excellent noise handling with incremental ISO steps, spot-on natural colors and tones, fantastic prime pancakes, a sleek design and…
Caution: Photography May Ruin the Experience
In my earlier days I worked as a tour guide, traveling the world to finance my studies. On one tour to Vietnam an elder man was in the group. He was the one who seemed to enjoy the trip the most. This was all pre-digital times, but…
Open Letter — Dear Leica:
Negativity has become the new favorite pastime of many photographers. Instead of going out and enjoying our cameras, we’re glued to the computer screen and comment on stuff that has nothing to do with our lives. We neither contribute anything positive to society nor are we able…
Why Would Anyone Want to Simulate Film? Try DxO’s Scientifically Modeled Filmpack 4
Why anyone would want to simulate film? Today’s ultra clean digital files can border on the sterile if not handled correctly. As with any product, opinions will differ, but this is my unimportant one: if you want film images, you use a film camera. If you want…
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Marketing, Psychology and Consumer Behavior: Why Most Cameras Never Break Down
A study is keeping Germany abuzz: according to a report by the Green Party, manufacturers of electronic products build selective “predetermined…
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