Mark Wallace: From DSLR to Rangefinder

Submitted by Double Negative on January 14, 2015 - 9:54am

In this episode of Exploring Photography, Mark Wallace explains why he's made the switch from a Canon DSLR system to the Leica M Rangefinder system. Here he explains why the Leica is the right tool for his travel photography needs. Learn how the smaller camera helps with size, weight, security, and more earning potential.

Why I Switched from DSLR to Rangefinder: Exploring Photography with Mark Wallace: AdoramaTV


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Ann Curry Goes Her Own Way

Submitted by Double Negative on January 14, 2015 - 9:17am

Through various news sources, we learn that "Ann Curry to Depart NBC News." It would seem that Ann Curry, as you all know - a Leica shooter - announced that she is leaving the network as a full-time employee to begin a new relationship with NBCUniversal that allows her to report on any platform and on any network, including NBC News. She also is developing a media start-up, seeded by NBCUniversal, to provide reporting and content to be distributed over multiple platforms. We applaud her for this bold move and wish her great success, which she'll surely find and deserves. Don't even get us started on the joke that is Matt Lauer and what transpired back in 2012. And Ann, if you're reading this - get back to us about the interview, eh? Read more below!

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Leica Extends and Expands Discounts

Submitted by Double Negative on January 13, 2015 - 7:03pm

You may have heard of the recent price increase on M system and accessories set to drop at the end of January - effectively putting an end to the currently running $750 discount on Leica M and $250 on M lenses. Leica has extended this discount until March 31, 2015, which only makes sense as that's how long the You and Leica M test drive runs, which was renewed for this year.

Leica is now also offering the $750 discount towards the purchase of a new Leica M Monochrom (in silver or black) - this offer is only valid in the U.S. and Canada, however. What this means is that, like we've said earlier - there's no new M Monochrom model coming just yet (as some sites might have you believe). It's very likely that Leica is clearing their inventory, however... It was supposed to be announced at Photokina, so way late.

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Harsh Realities of German Camera Insurance

Submitted by Double Negative on January 12, 2015 - 4:30pm

Many of us take advantage of "Personal Property Riders" (a.k.a. camera insurance) through our insurance companies where we might also have home and auto insurance. They have something similar in German as well, but unlike here in the U.S.A. - there are some harsh realities over what is not covered... For example, if you lose your gear somehow, if it gets damaged due to weather or even if it gets stolen out of a car - you're out of luck. In fact, it must be used by you personally, and if it's not in use, it must be locked up. Check out the article, "This insurance is only worthwhile for camera enthusiasts" (in German) over on Die Welt. Read more below for translation!

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