Monochrom with Leica M6, M8 and M9 | Calogero Randazzo

I am not a professional photographer and don´t have to satisfy clients. So I don´t have to rush to see the results right away. That´s why I was question myself, if I really need my M9 or if the M6 Read more …

Hello Leica M8 | Calogero Randazzo

I was shooting with Fuji X-Pro 1, X-E2 and the X-100, when I had the chance to rent a Leica M8 with a Voigtländer 35mm and a 50mm Summicron. For years I was looking for a Rangefinder but ended up Read more …

Fuji WCL-X100 and Ricoh GR | Calogero Randazzo

I received many emails about comparing my Ricoh GR with my Fuji X100 + WCL-X100 wide-angle converter mounted. The converter turns the 35mm Fuji lens equivalent to approximately 28mm, like Ricoh´s fixed lens. I was curious myself so I had Read more …

X100 and X100T jpgs | Calogero Randazzo

This is not a comparison, more a real life usage of the X100 and its successor. I just want to show the different jpg rendering and both camera´s have its own look. As far as the image quality I wouldn´t Read more …

Fuji X-E2 and Minolta 35mm f2.8 | Ming Art

In between 1973-1976, Minolta revised the old optical design of the MC 2.8 / 35mm. Although reduced from 7 to 5 lenses, Minolta increased image quality. The MINOLTA 35mm 1:2.8 (5 lenses / 5 groups) is richer in contrast than Read more …

Get Fujinon XF60mm to 1:1 magnification ratio | Ming Art

The Fujinon XF60mm macro lens has a magnification factor of 1:2. There are various other options like the pricey Zeiss 50mm macro, which is a true 1:1 autofocus lens or vintage manual lenses like Minolta 50mm or 100mm using a Read more …

Yoshiki Murata | Calogero Randazzo

Mr. Yoshiki Murata has been a student of Master Toji Ito. In particular Yoshiki is well-known in using the technique called Yohen (changed kiln), Tataki (knocking the surface) and Mogake (burning seaweed). Various Awards like the „Japan Sencha Craft Exhibition“ Read more …

Fuji X-E2 and Minolta 50mm Macro | Calogero Randazzo

The Minolta 50mm f/3,5 Macro lens is an old standard focal length macro. On APS-C it´s a short tele about 75mm. Build quality of this lens is fine and feels good. Manual focus is easy with Fuji´s focus peaking. This macro only focuses to 1:2, so it requires extension or teleconverter to get to 1:…

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Styleelements | Ming Art

This project is a tribute to the worlds Graffiti-Artists. Armed with a Macro lens I am „sampling“ styles, like diggin in the crates and producing rap music by using a SP1200. By applying a narrow focal plane, different point of Read more …

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Fujifilm Velvia Tags | Ming Art

These images coming straight out of the Fujifilm X-E2, using Velvia Filmsimulation and positive settings on color, highlights and shadows….. See on mingart.de