Sigma FP2 and 50mm f/1.4 CL: Small camera, big ambitions

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Sigma has announced the FP2, a pocket-sized full-frame camera with a 24.5MP stacked sensor, 6K OpenGate video and a new viewfinder, plus the compact, all-metal 50mm f/1.4 CL lens.

Leica vs OM System: the weather-sealing verdict

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Most cameras are called weather-sealed without proof. Only Leica and OM System back the claim with a certified IP rating — here's what the numbers actually mean, and who earns them.

Leica Q3 43 Formula 1 Edition: Carbon fibre comes to Wetzlar

Mike Evans - 10
Leica and Formula 1 have announced a licensing partnership and a special Q3 43, dressed in genuine carbon fibre and steering-wheel Microvelour, with an exclusive Formula 1 Leica Look.

DxO ViewPoint 6: AI masks bring local geometry control

Mike Evans - 0
DxO ViewPoint 6 adds AI masks to ReShape Fusion, allowing local perspective and geometry corrections without cropping the frame. It also gains direct RAW editing, exposure and white balance controls.

Wanted: Macfilos camera and lens reviewers

Mike Evans - 1
Macfilos, the volunteer-run Leica, L-mount and Fujifilm site, is recruiting new contributors to test cameras and lenses, and to write on general photography and travel.

Nightlife Manifesto: Photographing Chicago after dark

Francisco Malavé - 5
Photographer Francisco Malavé spent three years shooting Chicago's nightlife, from a broken Nikon compact to a Ricoh GR III, building trust with strangers one flash-lit portrait at a time.

Young Railway Photographer of the Year: Entries now open

Mike Evans - 2
Entries are open for the third Young Railway Photographer of the Year, with a new under-12 category, Canon cameras for the category winners and an exhibition in York and Shildon next August.

Leica 0-Series No. 103 sells for €4.25 million at Wetzlar Camera Auctions

Mike Evans - 1
Leica 0-Series No. 103 sold for €4.25 million at Wetzlar Camera Auctions, leading a sale that also saw strong prices for prototypes, gold Leicas and black-paint M cameras.

Bristol Photo Festival 2026: “Time Machine”

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The Bristol Photo Festival's third edition, themed "Time Machine," explores time's dynamics through photography. It features exhibitions, talks, and workshops from October 14-18, 2026, engaging diverse communities and artists.

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Behind the Scenes: Rhythm and Form art exhibition

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A behind-the-scenes account of getting three selected composite images printed, framed, and hung in a Coronado gallery show, from cable systems to opening night.
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The Leica Q4: what does the opinionated crystal ball say?

Opinion Jon Cheffings - 33
Jon Cheffings explores the Leica Q4 anticipated in 2027, but uncertainty exists regarding specifications, including sensor, processor, and handling improvements, while likely featuring incremental upgrades rather than radical changes.
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Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2026: Damir Faizulin wins

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Damir Faizulin wins the 2026 Leica Oskar Barnack Award for his Dagestan series, Laila AnnMarie Stevens takes the Newcomer prize, and Valentina Sinis receives the first LOBA Women Grant.
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Photographing in ordinary time: An ode to my Leica Q3 43

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Ed Lara explores his on-again, off-again relationship with Leica's Q series. Will the Q3 43 finally be the one camera for his street photography and documentary needs?
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How your phone does the job of geotagging for your camera

Technology Jon Cheffings - 10
Cameras have quietly dropped built-in GPS in favour of phone tethering. Jon Cheffings looks at how Leica, Pentax and others now handle geotagging, and what RTK and AI location-matching could bring next.
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Leica: A rare European manufacturing success

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he Wall Street Journal profiles Leica as a rare European manufacturing success. We pick out the threads that matter to Leica enthusiasts, from the rescue of the company to hand-built M cameras.
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Street Photography: Diptychs — three for the price of two

Keith James - 10
Historically, a diptych was a hinged, two-panel artwork. In modern usage, it can be a related pair of paintings or, even more relevant to us, street photographs.
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The Doors: rainbow colours under a cloudless sky

Keith James - 13
Choice of front door color allows homeowners to personalize their home and express something about themselves. But, how many take full advantage of the full spectrum of colors available to them? Our photographic explorer went to find out.
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Conversations: The art of bonding with your photographic subjects

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David tells us about a chance encounter with a street crusader which proved pivotal to his photographic career...
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Review: Panasonic Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 Macro

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In June, Leica launched the APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100mm f/2.8 lens, while Panasonic's Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 Macro, smaller and cheaper, offers an excellent alternative with impressive performance for general photography.

Not a Replica of the Leica Clas­sic: The Mand­ler 7-Element 35mm f/2 re­ima­gined

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A conversation between two photographers led to discovering Mandler, a company recreating classic Leica lenses. Mandler emphasizes their lenses are modern interpretations, offering quality at an accessible price for enthusiasts.

Leica SL3-P v Lumix S1RII: All that matters when choosing between two cameras

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Leica's SL3-P, positioned as the ideal all-in-one camera, offers substantial improvements in autofocus and resolution over the SL3-S, yet may not suit all photographers’ specific needs compared to the S1RII.

Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO Review: An outstanding compact prime for Fujifilm FX

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The Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO lens, designed for Fujifilm, offers excellent image quality, lightweight portability, and great value at $369, despite lacking full weather sealing and a de-clickable aperture.

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The day Sweden lurched to the right and never looked back

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Ever thought much about why some countries drive on the left, others on the road? And what happens if a country decides to suddenly change over to the other side? Sweden did it 54 years ago this week...

Do you coddle your cameras or let them take the knocks?

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Leica cameras and lenses tend to be expensive bits of kit. So do you buy and coddle; or do you buy an flog until the pips squeak?

Leica X Vario: Retrospective rhapsody in Budapest

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Once maligned, now acclaimed: The Leica X Vario makes a pilgrimage to Budapest...

George Hackney: World War I photographer from Belfast

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A First World War photograph of Mark Scott's grandfather, Jimmy, led to research and documentation of a little-known Northern Irish war photographer by the name of George Hackney...