Mastering Light Metering: How I finally understood its importance
Even though I consider myself a hobby photographer for more than two decades, it has taken me until the last year to finally look into proper light metering. Perhaps this is the downside of being a self-taught photographer, but while I learned quickly enough how to play with shutter times, aperture and ISO, I always kept the metering on auto on the many cameras I shot with. Until last year that is. Deliberate shadows (Sony RX1RM3) I actually don't know what got me looking de
Jan 14 min read
The quirks of the Leica Q3 43 - a year later.
I am quite harsh towards photography gear with a very short term perspective of its appeal. That isn't always fair to the gear but it's my blog so I get to write whatever I want. This post is all about the quirks of the Leica Q3 43. After a year of use, I am still conflicted about this camera. Is it good? Is it small? Is it actually big? I honestly don't know anymore. I think that says more about me than about the product created by the lovely people in Wetzlar, Germany. I kn
Nov 13, 20253 min read
The Leica Q3 43 goes to Spain and takes a little friend (the OM-3)
A new side of Spain I've been to Spain many times but there are many parts unknown to me. The goal for this trip was to see the Basque...
Sep 8, 20258 min read
A short tribute to an icon of Utrecht
I moved to Utrecht about a year ago. I am slowly getting to know the city, but one thing was clear from day one; the Dom is the icon of...
May 3, 20251 min read
A different Leica Q3 43 review: 43 Photos with the best every day camera - part 1
The math really should be that simple sometimes. I like something in between 35mm and 50mm. I want a small-ish camera with a clean and...
Mar 16, 20255 min read
Part 2 > A different Leica Q3 43 review: 43 Photos with the best every day camera
Part 1 is here . Hello readers. It is time for the second half of my first 43 keepers with the Leica Q3 43. Before we jump in, let me...
Mar 16, 20255 min read
Photography on two wheels: an update on cycling camera choices
One of the things I enjoy the most about cycling is that it helps you discover your surroundings. If you go on foot, your range is...
Feb 26, 20255 min read
