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PhaseOne did an email blast today about a dedicated black-and-white digital back they make, the Achromatic Plus, and I've been hearing about it all day from readers. The Achromatic+ has actually been available for about a year. It's made by... Michael Johnston

As expected, Nikon has introduced the "Swiss Army knife" P7000, a do-everything digicam intended as a travel camera, an enthusiast digicam for advanced amateurs, and as a small, portable carry-all complement to a larger DSLR. The 10.1-MP P7000 is the... Michael Johnston

By AFotS I've been following the Leica X1 since its introduction a year ago this week (hard to believe 9/9/09* was only a year ago!) and have been quite intrigued by it. Contrary to one TOP commenter's remarks, people have... Michael Johnston

...'Til our fall print sale, the final Print Offer of 2010. I'm getting really psyched about it. The reason I mention it so many times in advance is just so nobody misses it. Our print sales only go on for... Michael Johnston

By John Kennerdell Used photographers tend to get recycled into new teachers, and through no plan of my own I now appear to be one of them. My qualifications? Well, I’ve already developed a teacher-like knack for hammering on the... Michael Johnston

This was kind of funny. These two comments came in right next to each other, about twelve minutes apart, albeit to different posts. I'm sure the first is meant to tweak my tail a bit, and they don't exactly speak... Michael Johnston

This point came up in the comments to the previous post, and I thought it might be worth moving up to a post of its own. "Film vs. digital" has never been at issue for me at all. Rather, it's... Michael Johnston

We've been on a Leica kick around here lately, and people are starting to complain. Hey, look at it this way: if I weren't a little obsessive-compulsive, I could never, ever keep this blog going day after day, week after... Michael Johnston

One of the very first of the 250 or so published articles I wrote for various photography magazines was about enlargers. I got into a rather bitter fight with a manufacturer, which had a salutary side effect: very early in... Michael Johnston

Q: what do these five things have in common? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click past the break to see the answer, if it's not obvious... ...they're all replicas. In order: 1. US M1873 Old West Pistol by Denix. $61.95.... Michael Johnston

Christoph Bangert, Sgt. Mohammed Bashir, 22, Afghan National Army, Karamguzar, Imam Sahib District, Kunduz Province You want to know what this guy is thinking? He's thinking, "What the hell kind of camera is that?" At least he doesn't think the... Michael Johnston

"Our autobiography is written in our contact sheets, and our opinion of the world in our selects." —Bill Pierce "Photographers" make up a far-flung community. We come from all over globe, are of almost every age, and have very little... Michael Johnston

Is it just me, or is Apple's Aperture, um, slow? Mike Send this post to a friend Note: Links in this post may be to our affiliates; sales through affiliate links may benefit this site. More... Original contents copyright 2010... Michael Johnston

Distractions are like catnip to photographers. We can't resist them, and they often make us act silly. The Leica didn't allow us the option of very many distractions. What follows is a short list of the major and minor secrets... Michael Johnston

By Ctein Mike's column last week, "Shooting to a Theme," was one of the most thought-provoking columns he's written in a long time. The comments from the readership were equally insightful and inspiring. I sat down to write a comment... Michael Johnston

By Ctein Mike's column last week, "Shooting to a Theme," was one of the most thought-provoking columns he's written in a long time. The comments from the readership were equally insightful and inspiring. I sat down to write a comment... Michael Johnston

Ctein's column will be a little late today. I have a doctor's appointment. —MJ Michael Johnston

Bruce Davidson, Fight, from "Brooklyn Gang," 1959 Mike Send this post to a friend Note: Links in this post may be to our affiliates; sales through affiliate links may benefit this site. More... Original contents copyright 2010 by Michael C.... Michael Johnston

Bruce Davidson, Fight, from "Brooklyn Gang," 1959 Mike Send this post to a friend Note: Links in this post may be to our affiliates; sales through affiliate links may benefit this site. More... Original contents copyright 2010 by Michael C.... Michael Johnston

Just wonder if I could hear from people who have a K-x. How are you liking it? (For a feature I'm working on for later this fall.) Mike P.S. There! Finally, a short post. Now, don't mess it up with... Michael Johnston