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One year with the Leica Q3 43: Normal madness or the madness of the normal?

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The article discusses the author's experiences with the Leica Q3 43 camera over a year, highlighting its advanced features, performance in various conditions, and improvements through firmware updates.

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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.

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Leica SL3 Reprise: How I changed my mind about the range-topping SL system

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Mike has had an ambivalent relationship with Leica’s SL range. But the arrival of the Leica SL3 has changed his perceptions for the better. This is one of the most interesting, and certainly the most unusual, professional-standard mirrorless cameras on the market…

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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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Capturing the decline of industries and communities with a Leica M6

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The content reflects Ian Beesley's journey from industrial work to photography, documenting deindustrialisation in Bradford. He shares insights on using a Leica M6, emphasising the tactile nature of film photography.

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The Oskar Barnack Awards (LOBA) are the highly prestigious photographic awards, with winners selected from over 300 submissions and judged by 120 experts in 50 countries. The winners were honoured at a celebration at the Leica headquarters in Wetzlar.

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The Leica SL3-S camera excels in autofocus and high ISO performance, proving reliable across diverse photography events. Its user-friendly interface and compatibility with various lenses enhance the shooting experience significantly.

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Brian Bower, acclaimed Leica expert and author of notable photography books, has died at 91. A former RPS president, he influenced Leica photography through teaching, exhibitions, and collaborations.

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