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...
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...
Bae Area Film x Leica Store San Francisco 2025 Recap
On Saturday, July 19, 2025, Bae Area Film and Leica Store San Francisco teamed up for a special summer photowalk! This time...
Destination: Tokyo with Mark de Paola – Workshop Recap
Mark de Paola and Camera West/Leica Store San Francisco teamed up for an unforgettable week in Tokyo, Japan May 22-30, 2025,...
First Look: The Fujifilm X-E5 & 23mm F2.8 WR
Fujifilm has announced the return of the X-E camera line with the brand new X-E5. Along with the X-E5, Fujifilm...
A Few Frames: Leica Sofort 2 with Danny Sanchez
In 2008, the instant film community began its emotional rollercoaster ride, as we were on the brink of losing our...
A Few Frames: Kinoptik 75mm f2.0 Apochromat
Kinoptik Paris were originally cine lenses that are known for their high resolution and unique bokeh. The out of focus...
Digital Dinosaur III: The Leica M8.2
Explaining the Dinosaur: This is a DD article (Digital Dinosaur) about a camera that has inspired me to take more...
Pola-Con Bay Area 2025
The world’s first annual three-day instant film photography convention, PolaCon Bay Area Instant Film Society , returned to the Bay...


