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A new documentary on the German channel ARTE recounts the story behind the Nazis, the Rabbi and the Camera: Rabbi Dr Frank Dabba Smith, a well-known Leica photographer, delves into the past in this 43-minute film which will be broadcast on May 18...

A new documentary on the German channel ARTE recounts the story behind the Nazis, the Rabbi and the Camera: Rabbi Dr Frank Dabba Smith, a well-known Leica photographer, delves into the past in this 43-minute film which will be broadcast on May 18...

Several times I’ve written about the interesting characters I bump into at Red Dot Cameras in London’s Old Street. None, though, is more interesting than Frank Dabba Smith…

The L-Mount system, developed by Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma, provides a diverse range of high-quality 50mm primes for various photography needs, balancing performance, size, and affordability for users.

On 26 June 2025, Leica celebrated the 100th birthday of two original cameras, models 554 and 555, with a party at the factory. Ivor Cooper brought No. 555 to be reunited with No. 554

In a parallel universe, the last of the rangefinders is not made in Wetzlar, Germany, but in Bolton, England. Here is an alternative Witness to a Century...

Photography and camera enthusiasts know that ‘Leica’ is a concatenation of ‘LEItz’ and ‘CAmera’. The marque has a long history and, indeed, prehistory which certainly can be called a heritage…

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…

Ever wondered how much your interest in photography costs you? Good bookkeeping and prudent management of your gear can keep those costs low.

This week's news highlights Leica enthusiasts' events, the anticipated Ricoh GR IV, and discussions on small sensor camera markets. Additionally, there's news on new film cameras and Leica's financing options.

The Voigtländer Color-Skopar 28/2.8 and Ultron 75/1.9 appear to be an almost perfect travel kit: Small, light, and affordable. But how do they perform in practical use? Part 23 of the M Files will tell and show you.

A small group of enthusiasts had the pleasure of joining legendary Leica lens designer, Peter Karbe, on a photographic stroll through the streets of London…