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The revelation - Fujinon GF110mm f/2.0
Fujifilm has revolutionised the medium format. There is no other brand that offers a similar range at the price level of a high-end full-frame camera. While Hasselblad, Phase One and Leica still offer medium format cameras at astronomical prices, Fujifilm recognized the signs of the times - medium format suitable for the masses - attractive in terms of quality and price.
Gian Rupf - Ein Portrait
Der Bündner Gian Rupf spielt nach abgeschlossener Schauspielschule in Zürich (ZHdK) während 15 Jahren an verschiedenen Bühnen in Deutschland: Wilhelmshaven, Tübingen, Düsseldorf, Bielefeld, Stuttgart und München.
Sertigtal - auf den Spuren der Walser
Im 13. Jahrhundert erfolgte die Besiedlung des Berggebietes in Davos und Klosters durch die deutschsprachigen Walser. Im hintersten Teil des romantischen Seitentals Sertig prägen noch heute die Hofsiedlungen das Landschaftsbild.
Winter Wunderland Prättigau - Mis #Prettygau. Ein Film von Roland Steffen.
Mein neues Video über das Winter Wunderland Prättigau, Graubünden. Switzerland. Eine beeindruckende, frisch verschneite Winterlandschaft aufgenommen im Winter 2020 in Pany (Traza und Bodähüttä) sowie Grüsch-Danusa. Musik von Edgar Hopp.
DJI Ronin RSC 2: My new Gimbal Setup for the Sony A7S3
While the DJI RSC 2 looks strikingly similar to my old Ronin-SC, there are some key design differences when you compare the two DJI gimbals. The two most noticeable improvements to the DJI RSC 2 are foldability and a new 1-inch OLED screen. The overall design of the DJI RSC 2 gimbal has been further improved and is now even more user-friendly.
Rivian R1T - First full electric SUV
I first heard the name Rivian when I watched the 3rd season of "The Long Way up" (AppleTV+) with Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman. Covering 13,000 miles over 100 days through 16 border crossings and 13 countries in South America.
Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 Art L-Mount with Leica SL
With the 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art, Sigma once again presents a top lens for Sony E and Leica L-Mount. The fast standard zoom has impressed me (on the Leica SL) with its high resolution and sharpness, it is definitely recommended for demanding landscape or product photography.
Vintage Lenses on Digital Body: Leica Summilux R 50mm f/1.4 on Fujifilm X-Pro 3
One of the best 50mm vintage lenses Leica ever made. Period. The contrast at full aperture is significantly higher than the any 50mm f/1.4 - and i know many of them….The bokeh is creamy and out of this world. The focus is buttery smooth.
Vintage Lenses on Digital Body: Minolta MC Rokkor 58mm f 1.2 on Fujifilm X-Pro 3
The Minolta MC Rokkor 58mm f 1.2 lens is mainly known for its beautiful bokeh, the other performance is comparable to other 50s lenses, i.e. at open aperture relatively unsteady bokeh and overexposure, at f/2 it is great for portraits and at f8 it delivers perfect landscape shots.
Rosenberg - New Video on YouTube!
Rosenberg ist ein Ortsteil von Pany im Prättigau, Graubünden, Schweiz. Pany ist unser zweiter Wohnsitz. Die wunderbaren Farben des Herbstlaubes, das Gezwitscher der Vögel und im Hintergrund die teils bereits verschneiten Berge des Prättigau mit Blick nach Klosters, Parsenn und dem Silvretta Gebirge.
Indian Summer Leaves - New Video on YouTube
This video "Indian summer leaves" is dedicated to the wonderful autumn foliage with its intense colours and was recorded at the end of October 2020 at various locations in Switzerland. Among others in Allschwil, Basel, Zurich (Wehrenbachtobel) and in my Japanese garden in Stäfa.
#prettygau - a sneak preview
Here is a small snippet from my planned documentary film about the Prättigau Valley and its inhabitants. I have confronted various personalities with the question "What makes the Prättigau valley so special for them". It is planned that the recordings will be completed by the end of this year and the video will be released in winter 2020/2021. Stay tuned.
#prettygau - new documentary video - coming soon!
Since summer 2020 I have been working on a documentary film about my second home, the Prättigau valley in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. With the support of the Prättigau Tourism I confront personalities from the valley with the question: "What does the Prättigau mean to you?
Flying high - Unique conditions for kite surfers
It was Wednesday, August 26, 2020 - a day to remember for all kite surfers! The wind conditions on the Lake of Zurich were similar to those on Lake Silvaplana in the Engadine. The meadow at Villa Sunneschy in Stäfa, Lake of Zurich, Switzerland resembled a kite surf competition and the craziest guys in - or much more - above the water, including women! But have a look for yourself.
Island of Ufenau - exhibition of wood sculptures by Daniel Eggli
Yesterday we visited the current exhibition with sculptures by Willi Wimpfheimer and Daniel Eggli. Especially the wooden figures by Daniel Eggli left a lasting impression on me. I tried to capture these sculptures with my Leica SL and the Sigma 45mm f2.8.
The Klöntalersee - Leica SL with Voigtländer Ultron 28mm f2.0
Here are a few examples taken with the Leica SL und the Voigtländer Ultron 28mm f 2.0 which i made last Saturday during a 3 1/2 hour hike around the Klöntalersee, Glarus, Switzerland.
Mount Herzogstand and Walchensee - Leica SL with Sigma 45mm f2.8 L-Mount
The only autofocus prime lens I use for the Leica SL is the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary for L-Mount - Small lens, small price and amazing results.
Street Photography with Leica SL and Leica Summicron 50mm f2.0
The Leica SL-Body is ideal for use exclusively with manual Leica M lenses. And it works great, it is without a doubt the best mirrorless camera as a platform for M-glass. There are no compromises, the huge viewfinder makes focusing manual lenses a breeze.