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Wee deoch-an-doris up Everest way: A distillery in the oddest location

A near disaster as the little Leica was saddled with the wrong settings. But Wayne's images from the Himalayas survived to feature in this Macfilos article....

Cameras at Everest, a century apart

A Kodak Vest-Pocket camera was lost on Everest 95 years ago. If it is ever found it could prove that the mountain was conquered some 30 years earlier than the history books say.

Leica M EV1: Stefan Daniel on the background to Leica’s latest, and most radical M camera model

Leica's Vice President, Photo & Design, Stefan Daniel, discusses the M EV1, a variant of the M11 featuring an electronic viewfinder. This model enhances accessibility for users uncertain of manual focus, while preserving the traditional rangefinder experience.

Discovering Leica’s legacy in the old town of Wetzlar

There's more than Leica to see in this beautiful and historic town of Wetzlar in the state of Hesse, in Germany. If you're making a pilgrimage here, stay a little longer and enjoy more of what this town offers.

Why I enjoy being an exception: A fish out of water in the world of Leica

As Wayne says "Treasure your exceptions". Even at the shallow end the images that small Leicas produce is more than enough to make you happy.

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.

East Anglia: An area of outstanding beauty and a magnet for photographers

East Anglia, one of the most picturesque areas of England, is not on the direct route to anywhere and is often overlooked as a visitor destination. Chris Rogers takes a look at some of the highlights of the country of the North Folk and the South Folk....

Reflections on the death of The Queen

For us in Britain, this has been a profoundly moving day. Most Britons have never known life without Queen...

Photographic archaeology on a rainy day

The heavens have opened over Sydney. Confined to barracks. So what better to do with the time that start an archaeological dig in the camera cupboard?

The shop that is closing after 500 years

John Buckingham first made ropes on this spot before Henry VIII ascended the throne and sharpened his axe. The store is world renowned under its name for the past 120 years, Arthur Beale. Sadly, after 500 years of business, the shutters are going up for the last time. The business is going online...

Crossing the Tibetan Plateau in 1933: The story of an enchanting journey back to India

In 1977, Chris was privileged to hear at first hand a story of the 1933 Everest expedition which came nine years after the ill-fated Mallory and Irvine attempt. Sir Hugh Bousted, the storyteller, was a remarkable man in so many different ways...

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
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