photos and travels
On the photography forums, there seem to be some endless discussions extolling the virtues of camera X versus camera Y. But, while some people can discuss ad nauseam the respective merits of the latest Nikon versus Canon or Sony, one point is too often overlooked : the best camera is often (not always), the one that is always with you. I cannot count how many times I heard someone say that he (or she) missed a picture opportunity because they had left the big camera at the hotel or at home.
One of the basic rules of traveling light is to have a piece of luggage for just what you need on your trip. But there are instances when you have extra stuff to bring back on your return journey (like maybe some large textiles from the local craft markets, some large gifts for your friends…). Of course, you could take with you a half empty luggage (especially if you have an idea of the size and weight of the extra stuff you intend to travel back with) but it is an unnecessary hassle, and exposes you to potential luggage fees or difficulties to find room for your luggage in the train, bus, plane…
As Photokina just closed its doors, it is time to make a small recap.
Here are , in my opinion, the 5 things to remember about this Photokina :
Leica D-LUX 6 VS Ricoh GR
As Photokina takes place in Cologne every other year, it has a special importance for german manufacturer Leica. Therefore it is not a surprise to anyone that Leica chose to unveil many new products during the fair. This year is no exception with as many as 6 new products.
The Leica booth takes the entire hall 1 and is very spacious.
Even if you had no interest in the Leica products, you should keep time for the Leica booth as it features a huge gallery space displaying the work of many photographers.
Panasonic LX100
No last minute surprises here. All new products were announced prior to the show.
It is useful to keep in mind that Pentax-Ricoh like most japanese companies prefer to announce big new products during the fairs in Asia.
The biggest news, in the literary sense of the word is the new Pentax Z, the new digital medium format of the company featuring the 50 MP Sony sensor and a weather-sealing that makes this camera a good choice for wealthy and demanding landscapes photographers.
Going the other direction towards the extra small, one also notice the Pentax QS-1 which in my view is more a cosmetic refresh of the Q7 than a new product.