Viewfinders for the Panasonic Lumix LX3 & Leica Dlux 4

It seems that smart folks have discovered how to turn the Panasonic Lumix LX3 or Leica DLUX 4 into very usable street and travel photography cameras,  with the addition of an external viewfinder. Even though the wide setting on these cameras is 24mm the finder of choice is actually a 21mm! Judging by the amount [...]

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The search for Genuine Weasel Coffee in Vietnam…

While relaxing in our hotel in the heart of the old quarter in Hanoi, I read in the guide book about Weasel coffee. Now as an owner of pet ferrets this kind of appealed to me. A coffee brewed from beans that have passed through the digestive tract of a Weasel, I mean how cool [...]

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Travelling Bessa III report from Leigh Youdale…

The camera arrived well packed in it’s own little Pelican case from Mainline Photographics. Considering it has already been through the hands of the major part of the 20 or so participating photographers, each having it to use for two weeks, it’s in mint condition. It’s probably had more use in the last few months [...]

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New goodies! The Sun Sniper camera strap…

Introducing the SUN SNIPER CAMERA sling! A new way of carrying your DSLR! or even works great with a compact digi cam. The camera strap has evolved…. A simple idea based on the 1885 US calvary strap! The SUN-SNIPER-STRAP, made by SUN-SNIPER GmbH, is the new generation of quick, pliant and ultra convenient camera straps [...]

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Back from Vietnam and Cambodia…

Well, I am back from holidays. Andrea and John did a great job keeping Mainline Photo running smoothly, while Monica and I trundled around Northern Vietnam and then Cambodia. We had a fantastic time and our month long trip went with out a hitch, which I must admit amazed me as we arrived in Hanoi [...]

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