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Leica Camera strikes partnership deal with Capture One imaging software

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Leica Camera AG partners with Capture One to enhance tethered shooting and editing for photographers, offering a three-month trial for Leica users to experience improved workflow and creative tools.

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Flight of the Spitfire, with a chaser for some unusual photography

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Covid put the kibosh on fun, so what better way to celebrate a significant birthday in post-lockdown London than a very special flight in an 80-year-old Spitfire? Tom Lane was aloft in a spotter plane, Leica SL kit in hand, to record the occasion...
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George James, 1942-2018

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My friend George is dead. He had known for many months that he had little time left after his seven-year battle with cancer. But he set his heart on one last Christmas Day which he enjoyed with his family around him. Having achieved his goal, he died peacefully in his own bed on Saturday morning. 

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Living like a vampire: Landscape and the Leica Q2 Monochrom

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Monochrome photography for landscapes and mountaineering: The choice between Leica SL2 conversions, the M Monochrom and the new Leica Q2 Monochrom
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Travels with the Ricoh GR: Myanmar Part I, Yangon

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Almost three years ago our steps led us to the golden land known as Myanmar. That was before the election when the LND won a landslide victory. What was striking at the time was the people's hope for a more democratic regime…..

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Gloriana: The Queen’s Rowbarge sets forth in infinite splendour

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It’s not every day you can get a close-up...
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On the Road with the Leica Q2: Seattle, the coolest place in The Pacific Northwest

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Keith describes the third and final destination visited on his trip to the northwest coast of the United States. Seattle turns out to be not only cool but very photogenic.

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100 years of Leica: Witness to a century (1925-2025) 

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For Leica Camera, 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the Leica I. First presented to the public at the Leipzig Spring Fair in 1925, it was the first mass-produced Leica 35mm camera…

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Gallery image slideshows on Macfilos have now been repaired. See our update…

Leica firmware updates for M11, SL, Q3 and D-Lux bring improvements but few new...

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Leica firmware for all four camera families is updated this month. They introduce a few new features, especially for the SL3, and many improvements. In addition, bug fixes are included and, as usual, we recommend updating your cameras as soon as possible.

My Leica III and its 91-year journey through life

Vintage Chris Hooke -
Photography can often be described as a journey, and this is the story of a 91-year journey for a Leica III that had been forgotten and left behind by time. I feel like I've been away from photography for a while. Like most people these days, the general state of the universe has got me down....

Leica X Vario: Ten-year-old underdog continues to confound its critics

Leica Jean Perenet -
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…

Studio Portrait Photography: Adding colour with a Lume Cube Tube Light

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In his third article of the series, Keith unleashes some colour fills on his portraits, using the Lume Cube Tube Light Mini.
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Loose Pucks, Light, Location and Leicas: The challenges of photographing amateur ice hockey

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In his first experience of photographing ice hockey, the author learns a lot about the game, sports photography, and his Leica camera.

Panasonic LX100: Is this the replacement for the LX7?

Leica Mike Evans - 1

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.

Review: Panasonic Lumix GX8

Panasonic Mike Evans - 16

Panasonic's GX8 is a camera that handles well, produces superb results and works so well with Panasonic's Leica-branded lenses. Mike has been putting it through its paces with a variety of lenses.

Shooting the Kitty: Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH

Panasonic Jason Hannigan - 3

The humble kit lens is often dismissed. But the weather-resistant Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60 offers a ton of versatility and performance for very little money. Jason sets out to find out if it is up to scratch....

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Own a Leica camera for only 7 pence a day…

Leica Mike Evans -
Those were the days. When you could walk out of a smart London photographic retailer with a brand new Leica for only 7 pence a day over 24 months. But was it such a bargain?

Leica Q2 Monochrom hands-on review

Leica Jonathan Slack -
Introduction The Leica Q2M is the company's fourth monochrome camera in the last eight years. It is especially interesting because...

Leica Q2 Monochrom: Full-frame compact with integral 28 mm lens to tempt B&W fans

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It's here at last: The much-leaked Leica Q2 Monochrom is finally shaken off the press embargo...

Pie in the Sky: A natter, a new-old Leica and a gathering of vintage Porsche people

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After braving the Pacific Highway and sticking strictly to the speed limit, as one does, John gets a pie in the sky and a natter with fellow vintage Porsche fans...

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24 Hours of Le Mans Classic with Leica: A photographer’s dream weekend

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For motor racing fans, Le Mans is at the top of the list, including the Monaco Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500. But for fans of historic Le Mans race cars, there's the Le Mans Classic. These are the images and memories from that event

100 Years of Leica: Witness to a century

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Leica commemorates its centennial with global events, culminating in a celebration in Wetzlar featuring exhibitions, concerts, and special edition cameras, highlighting its rich history and impact on photography.

The purity and the privilege of owning a Leica

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A Leica changes the way you photograph, but it comes with challenges of difficulties using a rangefinder, to cost, to accusations of simply being jewellery. It takes time to cut through the competing arguments to see the truth.

After the Great Fire: Chicago’s architectural revolution

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From the ashes of the Great Fire of Chicago grew the first and second schools of architecture which put Chicago on the map. The revolution continues here.

June in “La Cornouaille” with a pair of Leica X cameras

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Jean Perenet explores the rugged coastline of Brittany and discovers connections with its British neighbours, Cornwall and Wales, while on holiday.

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Leitz Photographica Auction Results: Leica presented to Pope Francis achieves €6.5 million for charity

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The 47th Leitz Photographica auction featured a €6.5 million bid for a camera presented to Pope Francis, with proceeds supporting his chosen charity. Notable sales included rare black-paint models.

Elemental: Leica Vietnam’s campaign for the M EV1

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The Leica M EV1 is a radical departure from generations of M cameras built around the rangefinder. Who is it for? How does it work? Find out more here.

Unveiling the Leica Q3 Monochrom: Features and pricing

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Leica announced the Q3 Monochrom, a dedicated black-and-white camera featuring a 60MP sensor, advanced connectivity, and Content Credentials technology. It retails for £5,800/$7,790/€6.750, available globally from 20 November 2025.

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome to arrive in Spring 2026

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Ricoh will launch the GR IV Monochrome camera in Spring 2026, featuring a modified sensor for improved low-light performance and image quality, while maintaining a compact design similar to the existing GR IV model.

Leitz Auction No 47: Rare cameras and unique provenance from the Pope to Communism

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The 47th Leitz Auction on November 22, 2025, features diverse items, including rare Leica cameras, a unique STASI spy camera, and a camera gifted to Pope Francis, attracting significant interest.

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