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Jason’s Newsround: List mania, the professional brute and renewed interest in Thypoch

Everyone loves camera gear reviews. And they are even harder to resist in the form of a listicle. This week, you are not just getting your camera gear review fix, but news of two recent 'Best of' lists.

The M Files (29): C for compact, classic, characterful – Zeiss ZM C lenses Sonnar 50/1.5, Biogon 21/4.5, and Biogon 35/2.8

Episode 29 of the Macfilos series, The M Files, reviews the Zeiss ZM C lenses, Biogon 21/4.5; 35/2.8; 50/1.5. Basis is real life experience with Leica digital rangefinder camera M10.

M Files (28): Voigtländer VM duo 28/1.5 and 90/2.0 APO — the new travel dream team?

The Voigtländer Nokton 28/1.5 and APO-Ultron 90/2.0 lenses are a capable kit for travelling. Episode 28 of the M Files takes them through their paces.

Introducing Matt Osborne, better known to photographers as “Mr Leica”

Matt Osborne, known as "Mr. Leica," has transitioned from a corporate auditor to a Leica camera expert and model photographer, providing resources, education, and personal insights through various platforms.

Studio Portrait Photography: Starting from scratch with a one-light setup

When available light just isn't good enough, it's time to bring in the studio lights. The author tells us how he threw caution to the wind, and tried his hand at formal portrait photography.

M Files (27): Voigtländer Nokton VM 50mm lenses, a Noctilux and a Summilux for mortal M-Mount users?

Voigtländer's Nokton VM 50mm f/1.0 and f/1.5 lenses offer compelling alternatives to Leica’s premium optics, balancing affordability, performance, and build quality for M-Mount users seeking versatile, fast lenses.

What cameras and lenses do we need to take great photos?

Here are some great examples of how the gear you already own, or less expensive camera gear you might be thinking of buying, can still deliver great photos.

M Files (26): Third-party lenses for Leica on steroids with 6-bit-coding and EXIF tweaking

Third-party lenses for Leica, while affordable, lack communication with cameras, hindering image processing. This article provides solutions, including 6-bit coding for better compatibility and EXIF data accuracy for these lenses.

Pentax 17: New film camera is received with mixed views

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?

The trickle becomes a flood — it’s raining new M-lenses from China

We are enjoying a wave of new camera and lens options from two powerhouse manufacturing nations: Japan and China. From reimagined vintage lenses, to innovative camera bodies, it's a great time to be in the M- and L-Mount ecosystems.

Jason’s Newsround: Leica M reimagined, new show venues, Ricoh’s new GR III HDF cameras

In this week's news round, we look at the Leica M reimagined, a bold take on bringing the rangefinder up to date. There are new venues for two British photographic events, details of a toy camera that could make a fun present for any photographer, and a glimpse of a new collapsible 50mm f/2 lens for M-Mount. Plus, Fujifilm tells us that without the success of the X100, the company could have been in a difficult position. Finally, we look at all the wild rumours of a revolutionary Leica D-Lux 8. Sorry, but we don't think they are true.
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