Why I enjoy being an exception: A fish out of water in the world of Leica

As Wayne says "Treasure your exceptions". Even at the shallow end the images that small Leicas produce is more than enough to make you happy.

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Is Leica's successful Q2 the ideal travel camera, despite the restructions of its fixed wide-angle lens? Keith sets off for Europe to find out...

OM System: Old memories, optical masterpieces and obscure mistakes

The rebranding of Olympus to OM Systems is a good opportunity to look at the legacy of OM cameras which featured ground-breaking innovations until Olympus messed up. And there even are some very interesting connections to Leica...

Yorkshire’s Jurassic Coast: Favourite stretch of magnificent scenery

Everyone needs a favourite bit of the world. And for Dave, the North Yorkshire Jurassic coast hits all the buttons. Here he takes a scenic view with the Nikon Df and the Leica X.

Oskar One Zero Five comes in loud and clear

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Classic Digital Cameras: Is the revival a passing phase?

Does the “classic digital” camera exist, or is the...

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Leica CL in Scotland: Final test for Leica’s much-lamented APSC camera

All good things must come to an end. Seven years on after an intensive week of testing the Leica CL in the Highlands of Scotland, how did it perform? Was it a "keeper" and why did Leica kill it off?

Third-party thumb grips and hoods: Any good?

When you buy an expensive compact camera, there is a temptation to add factory accessories, such as thumb grips and hoods. But there are thousands of inexpensive alternatives on the market. Are they any good?

Leica, for me, is the joyful pinnacle of photography

Joy is a hard word to associate with inanimate objects. But a Leica in the hand transcends that. The simplicity of focussing makes it a joy to use.

1972 Munich Olympics World Scoop: How I became the only photographer to get close-up...

Renowned sports photographer, Don Morley, tells us now he was able to capture the only photographs from within the Olympic Village during the 1972 Munich hostage crisis...

The new Safari edition joins Leica’s expanding M11 lineup

The Leica M11-P Safari is the latest in a long line of distinctive olive green cameras that have added a distinctive look to the M since the 1970s.

Leica Gallery London will host Douglas Kirkland’s ‘From The Heart’ exhibition from May 10...

Douglas Kirkland's impressive work spans six decades, from humble beginnings to being feted by numerous awards and showings in some of the world's most prestigious galleries and museums.

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London: Early colour film looks surprisingly modern

We all tend to think of the early years...

Twice to North Carolina: More fun with the Barnack Leica

When you own "the Ferrari of cameras" it pays to attend to service and maintenance. Geoffrey Rivett found solace in North Carolia, but his 1928 Leica Model A had to make two trips across the Atlantic before it could attend a few demonstrations in London...

New TT Artisans Light Meter comes in at under £50

TT Artisans is on to a sure-fire winner with its sub-£50 Lightmeter. Fans of non-metered Leica film cameras will be ready buyers for this neat and attractive little accessory...

Kodachrome in its heyday as Big Yellow ponders revival

John found his first-ever roll of film, a series of Kodak Kodachrome taken 57 years ago in 1960. He wonders if Kodak will be reintroducing the film anytime soon......

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New Ricoh GR: Looks indentical to old Ricoh GR. Yawn

According to photorumors.com, the new Ricoh GRII looks identical to the old model apart from a slight...

Review: Leica X, 35mm Summilux fixed-lens compact rings all the right bells

The Leica X (Typ 113) offers simplicity and quality in a compact design, ideal for street photographers, though its video button can hinder quick shooting. Its exceptional lens and ergonomic controls enhance usability.

Leica Monochrom: No DSLR can match it for B&W work

I am now really looking forward to getting my hands on the new Mark II Leica Monochrom. I thought the original was the bee's knees but I am persuaded that the CMOS version of this unique full-frame black-and-white shooter will bring along he legs, not to mention the bee's body.

Portraits: Stop down a notch if you want to admire the face as well as the eyes

Chris Gampat advises against using the widest aperture for portrait photography, as it can lead to focusing issues, urging photographers to consider stopping down to achieve better clarity in images.
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