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.
Interest in classic digital cameras is rising, prompting photographers to revisit early models, while discussions about potential collectible classics, such as the Leica X1, gain traction amid nostalgic sentiments.
Judging by the rapid-fire arrival of M-mount lenses, you'd think Leica's cameras were the best-sellers. But no, the secret of the success of the M system lies in simplicity, mechanical excellence and the resulting longevity.
After photographing Yosemite National Park from the air, Tom returned to earth — but with a soft landing on snow. The Leica SL proved to be more reliable than the snowchains, however.
Cambodia holds a special alure for Jean and his black-and-white images of Angkor Wat and other temples provide a stunning angle on this fascinating country
Leica has introduced the LUX Grip, an iPhone accessory designed to give users a more camera-like experience, which is fully integrated with the Leica LUX app.
OM System is today the maker of the OM-5 DSLM camera. But the OM System was also the platform of the Olympus analogue SLR cameras. We tried the recent OM-5 and the vintage OM-4 Ti side by side during a trip to Italy.
As we head into 2024, it's a good opportunity to reflect on the year that's just ended. Here’s a canter through some of the highlights from the perspective of the gang at Macfilos
Panasonic is bullish on the future of the L-Mount Alliance and broader depth of the product line brings confidence to consumers. The company claims to have captured ten percent of the high-end full-frame market since the introduction of the S1 and S1R but believes that full-frame and Micro Four-Thirds are fully complementary, each with its benefits and with relatively little overlap.
The latest Lumix camera, the BS1H, doesn’t even take photographs. It’s one of the new breed of dedicated video cameras that is becoming increasingly popular.
Back-button focus allows photographers independent control of focusing and shutter release, which offers a number of advantages. Its implementation on the Leica SL2 is particularly elegant.
Our story of the 70-year-old roll of undevelopled film has captured the world's imagination. It's a great human-interest story at a time of much gloom and doom...
How the Leica M10 Monochrom opens up exciting possibilities in the field of infrared photography. Claus takes us on to a new spectrum in the cities, forests and mountains of Germany
William's photographs developed after 70 years have created worldwide interest. Who are these people who seemed to have enjoyed such a blissful holiday in Switzerland and Italy in the early 1950s? Why did they take such good pictures and then not develop the film? The mystery grows and it has been covered in media throughout the world...