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I set my sights on the much-maligned Leica X Vario. Just 18 months ago, I traded in the Panasonic kit and carried home an almost-new X Vario…

Rock’n’Roll Havana Small: The beauty among leather camera bags

The Rock'n'Roll Havana Small bag is ideal for Leica and other rangefinder cameras. But also for small DSLR or DSLM kits, it is worth consideration.

Review: IDS Works Leica M11 grip improves handling and ergonomics

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Leica Q3 43: Long-term review of the new fixed-lens compact. But why 43?

The Q has been a remarkable success for Leica, which is absolutely deserved. Now we have an odd 43mm version of the original in response to calls for a longer lens...

Review: Multifunctional Protector for Leica Q3 and Q3 43

The new Multifunctional Protector for the new Q3 43 and the existing Q3 is a sleek sleeve which brings the benefit of an Arcos Swiss base for easy tripod mounting. But it does have two problems...

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