Benjamin Carpenter
Hello, I'm Ben Carpenter, the Director of Marketing at Camera West Inc. and the Managing Editor at Tools of Time. I've been with Camera West for over 10 years. I enjoy many tools for timekeeping, but my favorites are my well-worn Leica M 246 Monochrom "Your Mark" edition in black paint and one of my Fortis Flieger Chronographs, both of which I have many memories with. When not at my desk, I'm often in the woods, biking, hiking, or camping, with a camera usually at my side. My decade-long adventure at Camera West continues to be a constant source of joy, as it's allowed me to connect people with the right tools to tell their stories in the most compelling ways.
A Case For The Compact 35mm
These are ramblings of my journey from one compact 35mm M lens to another, my thoughts on a few impressionable...
LSI Spring Shoot Out in Nashville, TN Recap
From April 18-20th, I had the privilege of attending a Leica Society International meet-up with Sean Cranor. This year’s “Spring...
A Look at The Black 35mm F1.4 Steel Rim Both Modern & Vintage
Take and exclusive look at the Black Leica 35mm F1.4 summilux Steel Rim both Modern and Vintage.
Not Yet an Icon: The Fortis S-41 Stratoliner
We’ve touched on this in previous articles, but Fortis has entered a new era since Jupp Phillip took over several...
Well-Made Tools Don’t Become Obsolete
“So, what’s the deal with the Leica SL2? Now that the SL3 is out, you must have plenty of them...
The Panasonic S 100mm f2.8 Macro: A Compact Macro For L-Mount
I’ve been using the Panasonic S5 IIx extensively this year. To my surprise, I’m really enjoying this camera. While it’s...
Neo-Vintage Time Keepers: A Look at the Tudor Submariner 79190
We’re often intrigued by things that didn’t last long – the anomalies of the past, perhaps not right for their...
Hands-On With The Leica SL3
Explore the specifics in this detailed comparison of the SL3 to previous generations of SL. Learn about the changes in...
The Perfect Billingham Travel Bag Duo
I’ll admit I’m somewhat of a bag enthusiast. My wife and I often joke that I have more bags than...
The New X100VI As An Everyday Photographic Tool
Introducing the New Fujifilm X100VI. We dive into what makes the X100VI special, why you should consider it or not...