Leica M Monochrom: Pros and Cons by Dierk Topp

Leica M Monochrom: Pros and Cons by Dierk Topp

By DIERK TOPP It was a long way until I got my Leica M Monochrom. In 1955, at the age of 13, I took my mother’s Agfa Box 6×9 on a vacation with my school class. Those were my first photographs. Since that time photography has been my main hobby and I used all kinds […]

New55 FILM — An Instant 4×5 Film Project Reviving the Polaroid Classic

New55 FILM — An Instant 4×5 Film Project Reviving the Polaroid Classic

Here’s an exciting crowdsourcing project for not only film aficionados, but for all lovers of fine photography and distinct gear: New55 FILM is a Kickstarter project that needs $400,000 to fund manufacturing. As a backer you will not only receive boxes of first-run manufactured New55 FILM “First Edition,” you’ll also be making history by constructing […]

The Magic of Tilt-Shift Photography With a Leica

The Magic of Tilt-Shift Photography With a Leica

By DIERK TOPP My topic is sort of special and probably not for many readers, but it may be worth to think about using tilt-shift lenses on your Leica when shooting architecture. We’re not talking the miniaturization tilt-shift, but the serious architectural photography. Now, what are tilt-shift lenses? Wikipedia does a better job explaining it […]

B&W Portrait Comparison — D3 vs. NEX-7 vs. M Monochrom

B&W Portrait Comparison — D3 vs. NEX-7 vs. M Monochrom

By DIERK TOPP Here’s a comparative portrait shooting with the Nikon D3, Sony NEX-7 and Leica M Monochrom. The photos were made in a studio with two soft boxes and black studio background, as you can see in the 1:1 crop’s reflections in the eye. For a better analysis refer to the 1:1 crop images. […]

Leica M Monochrom RAW Files for Download

Leica M Monochrom RAW Files for Download

The Leica M Monochrom ships to first buyers in Europe. German Leica photographer Dierk Topp sent THEME three Leica M9 and M Monochrom DNG/RAW comparison files for download and letting you play. BTW, full Leica M Monochrom hands-on impressions by Dierk follow in a few days, stay tuned! Samples are shot with the Summilux 35mm, […]