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Meet the Praktica Family: a film camera and lens system at reasonable cost

Other brands Ken Davis -
The Praktica cameras from East Germany enjoyed a good reputation even in the West. Rightly so, as we see even after decades…

Finding meaning, humour and lightness of heart in traditional film photography

Film David Smith -
It’s easy to take life too seriously, and even easier to do the same with photography. I took myself too seriously. But then.…

Fujifilm’s X100VI continues to grab the plaudits and bulk of compact-camera sales

Fujifilm Mike Evans -
The Fujifilm's X100VI persists in being a sell-out around the world, and this interest is reflected in the success of Mike Evans's review of the camera in August.

Fujifilm X100VI arrives: Itch that hasn’t been scratched for three weeks

Fujifilm Mike Evans -
How many new owners of the much-lusted-after FujiFilm X100VI have resisted using their new camera for three weeks. Mike explains why it has been sitting on the shelf...

Fujifilm X100VI Review: Is this the best fixed-lens compact on the market?

Feature Articles Mike Evans -
The Fuji X100VI belongs to a select band of fixed, wide-angle-lens cameras that has taken the photographic world by storm. All have achieved cult status, all are on backorder or in very short supply, and none of them is discounted as a result. Photographers can't wait to get their hands on them and, in some cases, are willing to pay a hefty premium. Is the X100VI the best of the bunch?

Film buffs want scans, not negatives

Film Jason Murray -
Sales of photographic film are booming. But, despite shelling out big money on the film itself, it looks like the new cadre of film shooters have some new ideas. Film buffs want scans, not negatives. We take a look at this new and rather perverse trend in this week's Newsround.

Pentax 17: New film camera is received with mixed views

Film Joerg-Peter Rau -
They really did it: Ricoh has launched the new Pentax 17 film camera. It's half-format with a default portrait mode, pretty much as the young smartphone users love it, Will it be successful? And what do the first reviewers say?

Fujifilm announces new medium-format and APS-C cameras

Fujifilm Jason Murray -
Two new Fujifilm cameras, the GFX100S Mark II and the X-T50 are announced today. The medium-format GFX features a 102 megapixel sensor, which is approximately 1.7 times larger than a 35mm full-frame sensor. In, the new X-T50 is a true lightweight at 438g.

Fujifilm X100VI Announcement: Latest generation of a highly regarded Leica alternative

Fujifilm Jason Murray -
Fuji has just announced the X100VI. Does the latest version of its excellent fixed-focal length APS-C camera represent a significant upgrade to its predecessor?

Colours of the American Southwest on film: Chapter three in lessons learned

Feature Articles Erwin Hartenberg -
Colours of the American South-West: Erwin takes us on the third leg of his journey with the Mamiya 6

Oppenheimer Analogue: Why #filmisnotdead in movie production

Feature Articles Joerg-Peter Rau -
A full movie shot on silver halide film in the year of 2023? Quite right. And Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" is not the only production that relies on analogue technology.

Turning to Film: Getting to know the Mamiya 6 and my film preference

Film Erwin Hartenberg -
The Bronica has found a new owner and I moved on to the Mamiya 6. Everything related to film photography is new to me, I am happy to at least have the familiar experience of a rangefinder camera...
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LEICA MOMENTS

Leica Q3 43 Readers’ Report: Your chance to contribute to a Macfilos review of the new compact

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The Leica Q3 43 has come into my life, and I am loving it. Now for the Readers' Report...

Leica meet-up in historic London camera club

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Here’s an opportunity to join a Leica meet-up at The Camera Club, one of the most significant organisations in photographic history. Britain's largest association for Leica owners, The Leica Society (TLS) is organising the get-together of members and other Leica enthusiasts later this month. It is part of the development of local hubs and events designed to establish a strong local presence in various parts of the country. The Leica gathering will take place on Saturday, 26 October 2024 at The Camera Club's historic premises. It will be followed by a photo-walk along the South Bank of the Thames.

Leica X1: Neglected for five years but now resurrected, and it’s as good as ever

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The Leica X1 was John's passion. It became his favourite lightweight carry around camera. Then it languished unloved for five years. It's now been resurrected and it's as good as ever...

Crop zoom: How viable is digital zooming on modern fixed-lens cameras?

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The current crop of popular fixed lens wide-angle-lens cameras...

Leica SL3-S: Odds-on favourite is now a step closer

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Could we see an SL3-S in the next six months? Mike believes so, and it will feature a 47MP sensor, the body and UI of the SL3, and will reintroduce the all-black visage…

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It’s that most wonderful time of the year: Season’s Greetings from the Macfilos team

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The members of Macfilos editorial team — Jörg-Peter Rau, Jon Cheffings, Keith James, Richard Watts and Mike Evans — join in wishing you all Season’s Greetings wherever you may be.

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

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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.

Leitz Photographica Auction: M Prototype sells for €2 million

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A rare prototype Leica M sold for an astonishing 2.4 million euros at last weekend's 45th Leitz Photographica Auction…

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