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Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi: Leica introduces its first international smartphone

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Leica Camera AG has launched the Leitzphone, its first international smartphone, designed with Leica’s imaging expertise and aesthetics, featuring a triple-camera system and customisable controls.

Why You Should Visit Camden Lock: A historical perspective

Mike Evans - 21
Living in London offers diverse attractions, but locals often overlook tourist spots. The author reflects on Camden Lock's industrial history and its transformation into a popular market, blending heritage with modern leisure.

New Sigma Lenses: 35 f/1.4 DG II Art and 28-105 T3 Cine for L-Mount

Mike Evans - 1
Sigma has announced two new full-frame lenses for the L-Mount system: the 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art and the AF Cine 29-105mm T3 FF, both also available in Sony E-Mount.

Leica vs. Fujifilm: How the APS-C race was won

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A sucessful system on the one side and orphaned cameras and lenses on the other: What Fujifilm did right with APS-C – and why Leica failed to do so.

A Lens that Paints: ​​Review of the Light Lens Lab Z21 50mm f/1.5 cinema lens

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A modern recreation of the rare Angénieux S21 cinema lens, from Light Lens Lab, illustrates how modern versions of vintage designs can produce images with a unique character.

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The Birth of Television: John Logie Baird’s 1926 demonstration in London’s Soho

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Feature Articles

The best camera and lens for street photography. Discuss

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What is the perfect camera for street photogaphy. Is it the Fuji X100 or the Ricoh GR. Or, even, your smartphone. Mike comes up with an oddball choice but it comes at a price.
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Leica CL: A reluctant goodbye but it’s now time to look to the future

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Leica's APS-C range is dead. The CL and TL are no more. So is it time to stop mourning and look to the future? Mike thinks so...
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Leica vs. Fujifilm: How the APS-C race was won

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A sucessful system on the one side and orphaned cameras and lenses on the other: What Fujifilm did right with APS-C – and why Leica failed to do so.
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Leica acknowledges the end of APS-C cameras. It’s now full-frame ahead for Wetzlar

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It's official. Or it's rumoured to be official. It seems clear Leica has reached the end of the road with its APS-C range, the CL and TL2. But there's no public statement. Just an advisory note to distributors...
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Entering the L-Mount world – without breaking the bank or your back

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The article reviews the Panasonic/Sigma L-Mount kit, highlighting its affordability, compactness, and quality, making it a suitable alternative for travel photography compared to the more expensive Leica SL system.
Feature Articles

Rangefinder versus EVF: Is the SL2-S the better M11?

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Many Leica fans continue to wish for an M camera with built-in electronic viewfinder. But this is unlikely. Jörg-Peter believes that the SL2 and SL2-S fill this need: A camera with EVF that loves playing with manual M lenses...
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Can the Canon R10 and Canon R7 Replace the Leica CL?

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Is Leica's decision to discontinue the APS-C range drawing you towards other makes. Steve argues that both Canon and Fujifilm are beckoning ex-CL fans

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Leica Reunion: When 554 met 555 after a hundred years on the road

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On 26 June 2025, Leica celebrated the 100th birthday of two original cameras, models 554 and 555, with a party at the factory. Ivor Cooper brought No. 555 to be reunited with No. 554

Enhance your photography with IDSworks handgrips for Leica Q3 and Leica CL

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René Tielenburg reflects on the importance of handgrips for Leica cameras, praising IDSworks designs for enhancing stability and aesthetics while addressing practical functionality and customization options for the Leica Q3 and CL models.

Ten Most-Popular Macfilos Articles of the Quarter: Now that’s what we call eclectic

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This quarter's list of most-popular Macfilos articles covers not only camera gear, but also a car review and news of a non-existent piece of kit.

How discovering a Leica M9 created a fresh enthusiasm for photography

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For Keith Walker a Kodak Box Brownie may have been the first step, but discovering a Leica M9 transformed his photographic experience and the start of a relationship with Leica.

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Vintage digital cameras are back. But some new models have become unobtainable

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In this week's news round up, we hear about the fascination with compact digital cameras from yesteryear, as well as the hurdles to getting your hands on the latest and greatest kit

Juicy deals on Panasonic’s S5: Two superb lenses and a body for under £2k

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Panasonic's new baby S5, the solution for those who find the S1 or Leica SL too heavy, offers great performance at an attractive price. And if you order before the end of September you get a free Sigma 45mm lens. Not much not to like about this deal...

Leica’s remarkably successful Teens

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Leica enters the Twenties with optimism and a record of success. It is a far different company from the one that entered the past decade with just the M9 in its full-frame armoury.

Panasonic LX100: Is this the replacement for the LX7?

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Hints are that the new LX7 will be called the LX100 (get it.... RX100, LX100) which is more evidence that the Sony is in Panasonic's sights.

FIVE YEARS AGO ON MACFILOS

The Road to Tawang: It is better to travel well than to arrive

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Adventures on the road to Tawang: Farhiz explores the Battle of Nyukmadong and passes peacefully through the Se La

Wide perspectives: Bessa R4M with Voigtländer 21/4 and 35/1.4

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Jörg-Peter Rau continues his journey into the world of film cameras which use the Leica M-Mount but which are not Leicas...

Jaguar I-Pace after one year: A stunning electric car but poor charging infrastructure lets it down

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The Jaguar I-Pace is a triumph of design and engineering in the new world of battery electric vehicles. it makes a compelling case for converting to electricity but is let down by in charging infrastructure in the United Kingdom. Mike recounts his experiences over the past year...

Electric Cars: Like it or not, most of us will change to an EV within the next ten years. Are you ready?

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For all my adult life I’ve been a petrol head. I got my licence at the age of 16 and lost no time in buying a motorbike. I rode bikes for 40 years, enjoying every minute, and even managing to incorporate powered two-wheelers into my career. This love of motorcycling ran in parallel with a passion for cars.

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LEICA MOMENTS

Leica M EV1: The first M camera with an integrated electronic viewfinder is launched today

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Leica launches the M EV1, its first M-Mount camera with an integrated electronic viewfinder, enhancing usability and creative possibilities for photographers while maintaining the brand's iconic design and quality.

Leica Client Services Soho: Customer care and Akademie under one roof

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Leica Camera UK has opened Leica Client Services Soho, a 1,700-square-foot centre in London, combining photography workshops and customer care, enhancing repair services and fostering a creative community.

Leica Store returns to Harrods with more space and access to Akademie activities

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Leica Camera UK has reopened its expanded Harrods store, featuring various product categories and a private classroom for workshops, enhancing customer engagement and creating a unique shopping experience.

Meandering through a delightfully damp and monochromatic Sunday in Paris

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Mark Catto discovers that the charms of having Paris all to yourself for a day are not to be undervalued or dampened by a little rain. And yes, it's still beautiful.

Voigtländer camera sells for half a million among record prices secured at the Wetzlar Camera Auction

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The WCA this year spotlit a rare Voigtländer camera from the earliest days of photography, which sold for a remarkable €500,000.

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Introducing the new Leica Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH.

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Leica Camera AG introduces the Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH., its first 35 mm M-Lens, offering exceptional imaging and versatile photography options. Available worldwide starting January 29, 2026.

The Birth of Television: John Logie Baird’s 1926 demonstration in London’s Soho

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On 26 January 1926, John Logie Baird demonstrated the first working television in London, showcasing moving greyscale images. Despite later developments, Baird's pioneering efforts laid the groundwork for modern television technology.

Exploring grief and identity in Sayuri Ichida’s Absentee at the Leica Gallery, London

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Sayuri Ichida's exhibition "Absentee" explores loss, grief, and immigration through personal experiences, using her body to symbolize life's fragility. The show runs from January 17 to March 19 at Leica Gallery, London.

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome: New pocket camera dedicated to black-and-white photography

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Ricoh has launched the GR IV Monochrome camera, featuring a 25.74-megapixel sensor and advanced monochrome capabilities, priced at $2,200 in the USA and £1,700 in the UK.

2025 Tamarkin Auction highlights and insights

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The World of Leica Auctions article highlights intriguing, albeit less extravagant, items sold in the auction, such as the Detrola “400” Camera and unique lenses. The evolving marketplace continues to offer surprises for collectors who show curiosity and interest.

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