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Martin M.H. lives outside Stockholm, Sweden. He is a M.Sc. in Computer Technology but he has been a passionate photographer for over 50 years. He started his photographic adventures when he was thirteen with an Agfamatic pocket camera, which he soon replaced with a Canon rangefinder camera that his mom gave him in his teenages. After that he has been using Canon SLR, Nikon SLR manual focus and Autofocus, Sony mirrorless crop sensor, Nikon DSLR and Nikon Mirrorless. He has photographed any genre he could throughout the years and you can see all kind of images in his portfolio. During the later years though it has been mostly landscape, nature, travel and some street/documentary photography.
Analogue, Color Negative, Travel-Report

Analogue Photography: Part 7 — Gran Canaria with Kodak Portra 400

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Introduction

Gran Canaria is one of the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, just off the northwest coast of Africa. A popular holiday destination for Europeans, the island is often described as a miniature continent, thanks to its remarkably diverse landscapes and microclimates. Long beaches and sweeping sand dunes give way to lush ravines, rugged volcanic mountains, and picturesque villages.

Kodak Portra 400 | Nikon F80

When I traveled to Gran Canaria earlier this year, I wanted to bring a roll of analog film to capture the island’s varied landscapes. From the Continue reading Analogue Photography: Part 7 — Gran Canaria with Kodak Portra 400 →

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REVIEW: Leofoto 25L All-in-One Travel & Camera Backpack

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Introduction

One thing photographers never seem to have enough of is a really good camera bag or backpack. There is always something missing, and we’re always looking for that ultimate bag that does everything right.

I’m not sure if such a thing exists, but the Leofoto 25L All-in-One Backpack might come pretty close. Designed with photographers, commuters, and travelers in mind, Leofoto promises rugged protection, smart organization, and everyday versatility. In this review, we’ll take a closer look at what it has to offer.

You can see this review as a YouTube video here!

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REVIEW: TTArtisan AF 50mm f/1.8 NEO

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Introduction

TTArtisan has become one of the better-known Chinese lens manufacturers, offering aggressively priced lenses that often skip some of the more advanced features and exotic glass, while still delivering relatively good optical quality.

Their recent budget-friendly NEO series has taken this concept one step further by leaving out even more features, while setting some impressive price records. I reviewed their 85mm f/1.8 NEO not long ago and was impressed by how much lens you get for just $84, so I decided to take a look at their 50mm f/1.8 NEO as well.

A 50mm is a more versatile focal length, making it suitable for everything from everyday photography and travel to street photography, environmental portraits, food photography, and landscapes.

So, let’s see what we get for those $89.

camera-icon2I tested this lens on a 33MP Sony A7C II.
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!
Sample images in high resolution here.

Sample Images

Sony A7C II | TTArtisan AF 50mm f/1.8 Neo | f/1.8
Sony A7C II | TTArtisan AF 50mm f/1.8 Neo | f/1.8
Sony A7C II | TTArtisan AF 50mm f/1.8 Neo | f/1.8
Sony A7C II | TTArtisan AF 50mm f/1.8 Neo | f/1.8
Sony A7C II | TTArtisan AF 50mm f/1.8 Neo | f/1.8
Sony A7C II | TTArtisan AF 50mm f/1.8 Neo | f/1.8

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REVIEW: Leofoto LS-324CPRO tripod with LH-40 Ball Head

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Introduction

Many photographers are familiar with high-end tripod brands like Gitzo and Really Right Stuff, but are we always willing to pay the premium that comes with their reputation? Over the last few years, Leofoto has established itself as a serious alternative, producing tripods that can match—or at least come very close to—the performance of the established brands.

In this review, I take a look at one of Leofoto’s flagship models, the flat-apex, center-column-free travel and field tripod, the LS-324CPRO.

You can see this review as a YouTube video here!

Sample Images

Leofoto Ranger LS-324CPRO tripod
Taken on Leofoto LS-324CPRO
Leofoto Ranger LS-324CPRO tripod

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REVIEW: TTArtisan AF 85mm f/1.8 Neo

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Introduction

We’ve seen a lot of modern lenses at budget-friendly prices, often offering surprisingly good value for money. But $99* for a full-frame 85mm f/1.8? That’s the price of TTArtisan’s latest lens, and it may set a new record for affordability in this category. It’s part of their new, most budget-friendly NEO series, and given TTArtisan’s track record of delivering relatively good optical quality in solidly built bodies, I’m really intrigued to see what this lens can do. Let’s take a closer look.

  • TTArtisan has a time-limited $ 5-off offer, which brings the price to $94 (plus limited-time free shipping on orders over $84)

camera-icon2I tested this lens on a 46 Mp Nikon Z7ii (Sample images were taken with a Nikon Zf)
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!
Sample images in high resolution here.

Sample Images

Nikon Z7II | TTArtisan AF 85mm f/1.8 Neo | f/1.8
Nikon Z7II | TTArtisan AF 85mm f/1.8 Neo | f/1.8
Nikon Z7II | TTArtisan AF 85mm f/1.8 Neo | f/1.8
Nikon Z7II | TTArtisan AF 85mm f/1.8 Neo | f/1.8
Nikon Z7II | TTArtisan AF 85mm f/1.8 Neo | f/1.8
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan AF 85mm f/1.8 Neo | f/3.5

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