Here are the Macfilos most-read articles of 2025 - the posts that garnered the most views from our worldwide readership. It's no surprise that articles covering Leica and reviews of gear, new and old, feature prominently.
Adobe Lightroom Classic 15.0 now offers native tethering for Leica cameras, including SL3, SL3-S, and Q3 models, enhancing workflow without plugins and enabling real-time control over camera settings.
Leica M11 Firmware 2.6.0 introduces improved white balance options, enhanced lens detection for six-bit coded lenses, and fixes several bugs, supporting all M11 models, including the new M EV1.
Leica Camera UK has opened Leica Client Services Soho, a 1,700-square-foot centre in London, combining photography workshops and customer care, enhancing repair services and fostering a creative community.
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.
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
René Tielenburg reflects on the importance of handgrips for Leica cameras, praising IDSworks designs for enhancing stability and aesthetics while addressing practical functionality and customization options for the Leica Q3 and CL models.
The Leica I's centenary is celebrated with global events, featuring exclusive Leica M11 special editions, unique cameras, and a book titled "100 Leica Stories", highlighting the brand's historical significance in photography.
Ivor Cooper of Red Dot Cameras unboxes the limited Leica M Edition 70, a collectors' set including a rare camera and accessories, celebrating both craftsmanship and the art of camera collecting.
The Leica Classic Line of retro lenses is proving very popular. After watching the progress, I decided to put my toe into the retro ripples a couple of months ago with the latest example…
All good things must come to an end. Seven years on after an intensive week of testing the Leica CL in the Highlands of Scotland, how did it perform? Was it a "keeper" and why did Leica kill it off?