Highlights of 2025: Articles, reviews, and the Macfilos team

Macfilos has had a successful year, publishing a record number of articles and achieving significant page view growth thanks to our readers. The team explored diverse equipment and travel experiences while preparing for 2026.

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Oskar One Zero Five comes in loud and clear

No, this is not a wireless call sign. It...

Classic Digital Cameras: Is the revival a passing phase?

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.

Leica M System: In praise of simplicity and longevity

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.

Sentinel Steam Waggon: Nothing quite like it for warming the blood

Steam, steam, glorious steam: Mike takes a nostalgic trip back to 1931 when a meets a wonderful Sentinel Steam Waggon...

Yosemite from the comfort of ground level

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, the temples, the villages through the lens of the Ricoh GR

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

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Searching for my Cameraman

You have to wonder why it's important for me to go searching for my "Cameraman". By the age of eight, I’d accrued more passport stamps and booster shots than the average war correspondent...

Apple iPhone at 18: The screen that launched a thousand apps and ate the...

The iPhone is 18 tomorrow. Not everyone was convinced when it launched in 2007. But it turned out to ba revolutionary device which has conquered the world…

Taking A Leica Q3 on Holiday: Photography, fishing, and footwear

The most important factor in deciding where to take my Leica Q3 on holiday is whether I can photograph interesting subjects near to my hotel. I hit the jackpot at a spot less than 10 km from Ephesus.

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Macfilos Most-read Articles of 2024: It’s gear all the way down

Let’s take a brief look back at 2024. It would be something of an understatement to say it’s been an eventful year at Macfilos…

Photoshop Tricks and Tips for Beginners: Adding a border around your image

In the first article of a new series, Keith provides a short 'how-to' on getting started using layers.

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Top ten posts on Macfilos this week

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Panasonic: New Lumix S5D camera, 18-40mm tiny S zoom, white S9, and firmware updates

Panasonic's range of full-frame L-Mount cameras and lenses goes from strength to strength, with the addition of the new S5D, 10-40mm compact zoom, and new colourway for the S9.

Choosing the best one-inch sensor travel camera

Sony RX100 Mk. VI and the Panasonic TZ200/Leica C-Lux. Which is the perfect pocket powerhouse for the lightweight traveller?

Leica C-Lux: New compact superzoom with one-inch sensor and 24-360mm lens

Leica’s latest compact, the C-Lux, features a monster zoom — from 24-360mm and a one-inch sensor. Although slightly larger than Sony’s RX100 series, the new Panasonic-based Leica offers much greater versatility at a lower price….

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Living like a vampire: Landscape and the Leica Q2 Monochrom

Monochrome photography for landscapes and mountaineering: The choice between Leica SL2 conversions, the M Monochrom and the new Leica Q2 Monochrom

Slim Rock n Roll linked strap now available for smaller cameras, including the Leica M

The leather-link Rock n Roll strap is a great companion for any camera. It is springy and comfortable to wear around the neck or over the shoulder. Now comes a narrower, less bulky version which is ideal for the Leica M and other compact cameras.

Bikepacking in the old Blue Mountains with a classic film camera in tow

The elderly Olympus Mju II becomes something Nju for an extraordinary bikepacking excursion into Australia’s Blue Mountains.

iPhone 12 Max: A big smartphone with a state-of-the-art camera

This autumn has brought a bumper set of choices for Apple smartphone users. Should we go for the pocket marvel, the Mini, or max out on the tablet-sized iPhone 12 Pro Max?
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