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Leica M6 2022: A mix of essay and review

The Leica M6 2022 is an exercise in mechanical high-tech perfection. It is built to last for generations, in direct contrast to today's consumer products. Claus delves into his motivation in buying the new camera

Leica M6 2022: Pressure plate problems addressed

Leica addresses the film-transport film scratching reported by some buyers of the 2022 version of the Leica M6 camera...

Leica M6 price drops under 2022 level – thanks to a trade-in offer in Germany

Leica calls it a trade-in offer, but most customers will perceive it as a discount: The new Leica M6 price is now under €5.000 if you can find any used film camera...

The making of the 2022 Leica M6: Step by precise step

Robb Report’s Adam Morganstern visited Wetzlar to watch the manufacturing team in action. Learn more...

Long-Term Review: The new Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 Classic Line

Jonathan Slack has a close look at the latest addition to Leica's “Classic” series of lenses. The reissued Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 does not disappoint…

Discontinued Leica WATE: Farewell to a unique lens

Leica has stopped selling the Wide-Angle Tri-Elmar-M 16-18-21 aka WATE. It was and is a unique lens which can help produce extraordinary pictures…

Leica M11-D: The screen that never was

The Leica M11-D arrives and slips into a coat made for the M11. Something missing, it seems. Mike investigates the history of the screenless M digital...

The Leica M5: Ugly duckling or the most underrated rangefinder ever?

When the Leica M5 came out in 1971, it was received with much criticism. Too big, too ugly. The built-in light metering got less praise. Even Leica collectors often ignore this ill-fated M model. We give it a try and show what the M5 is capable of.

Rangefinder Photography: The magnificent Monterey Peninsula with a Leica-M kit

Keith travels for the first time with only a rangefinder, visiting one of the most scenic places in California: the Monterey Peninsula.

Leica introduces steel-rim 35mm Summilux limited edition in black

A limited edition of the steel-rim Leica Summilux-M f/1.4 in anodised black is launched today. Optically and mechanically, it is identical to the silver version, which was announced in 2022 as part of the factory's programme of re-creating classic lenses in modern format…

All the action from the Leica world: people, gatherings, cameras, firmware updates, and deals!

This week's news round is dominated by all the goings-on in the Leica world. If you fancy a weekend getaway with fellow enthusiasts, here's your chance. Or, if you would like to buy some used Leica gear with zero-interest financing, head to Mayfair. Perhaps you've already picked up a new SL3 or Sofort. In that case, we have some news for you. And if you would like to know what's going on beyond the Leica world, don't worry, Ricoh, Fujifilm, Panasonic, and Lomography all get a mention too.

Panasonic Lumix S5II bargains, new high-end Panny and Leica news round

Here's our regular round-up of topical, camera gear-related items of potential interest to Macfilos readers