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Pola-Con Bay Area 2026 – Recap
The world’s first three-day instant film convention is back! PolaCon Bay Area 2026, hosted by the Instant Film Society, took...
A Few Frames: Leica Sofort 2 with J. Marie Valdivia
Leica introduced the Sofort 2 in 2023, a compact hybrid instant film camera that brings together digital photography and analog...
Recap: Vintage Optics Masterclass with Mark de Paola
On March 27th, 2026, in celebration of the grand opening of Camera West San Francisco, Camera West partnered with Mark...
Who is KING of the Leica 35mm f2 Summicrons?? | Thumbprints & Signatures
In this episode, Carlo covers 3 iconic Leica 35mm f2 Summicron lenses ranging from vintage, modern, and high performing in...
Brandon Ruffin: Migration Patterns – Gallery Reception
On January 29, 2026, we were honored to welcome our community for the artist reception of Migration Patterns, the first...
Special book event with Joshua Amirthasingh: Tales from the City – Event Recap
On Thursday, December 4th, we were honored to host the San Francisco–based photographer Joshua Amirthasingh as a celebration of the...
PhotoWalk & PhotoSlam with Dave Herring Recap
On Saturday, November 15, 2025 we collaborated with San Francisco–based artist Dave Herring, for a special Fall PhotoWalk & PhotoSlam. The...
ECHO – Gallery Reception
On November 13, 2025, we were honored to welcome our community for the artist reception of ECHO, a group exhibition...
Few Frames: Leica 28-70mm f/2.8 Vario-Elmarit-SL ASPH & Leica SL3-S
The general 24-70mm zoom has been a staple for photojournalist, travelers, as wells as many beginners, earning its place in...
Special book event with Teresa Freitas: Flower(s) — Vol. 1 – Event Recap
On October 23, 2025, we were honored to host the opening reception and book launch for Flower(s) — Vol. 1...
Why the EVF? – A Guide to the Leica M EV1
What makes the Leica M – The Leica M? Is it the camera body? The optical rangfinder? or is it...
Leica M4-P Half Frame: The Camera That Technically Doesn’t Exist
Little Known Facts & Speculations: The Leica M4-P Half Frame (HF) is real! Supposedly, only 10 were made in Midland...