Since 1914, for many photographers one name was synonymous with photography, and that was Leica. The original UR-Leica was invented by Oskar Barnack, and used a new film format for still photography, 35mm. The name Leica was derived from Ernst "LEItz CAmera," which became Leica. How would one of the most prestigious names in photography, creators of the camera used by many of the greatest photographers, grapple with the digital onslaught? With the Leica M8, and in this interview with Gero Furchheim of Leica Camera, AG, we learn about their newest addition to their storied line of cameras.  Recorded at the Photokina Conference in Köln, Germany, in October 2006 by Harris Fogel. Posted 10/28/06 (12:38)

For the past 160 years, light sensitive silver was the standard for creating photographs, and although it seems like traditional black and white photographic processes are dead, for fine artists, nothing could be further from the truth. Ilford is one of the most respected names in photographic paper, film, and chemicals and in this interview with Harman Technology's Eric Luden, makers of the famed Ilford brand line of photo materials, we discuss the current state of traditional photo technologies, as well as their groundbreaking new fiber based photo paper for digital printers. Recorded at the Photokina Conference in Köln, Germany, in October 2006 by Harris Fogel. Posted 10/26/06 (9:09)

DAM! Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Digital Asset Management! An interview with O'Reilly Media Author Peter Krogh, author of the DAM BOOK on making sure you can find your photos when you need them. Recorded at the National Association of Photoshop Professionals Photoshop World Conference, Las Vegas, in September 2006 by Harris Fogel. Posted 10/10/2006 (23:09)

An interview with David Sparer from Canon on their new line of digital inkjet printers that push the color gamut that limit previous printer designs. Recorded at the National Association of Photoshop Professionals Photoshop World Conference, Las Vegas, in September 2006 by Harris Fogel. Posted 10/9/2006 (11:19)