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Andrew Tobin

And now for something completely different

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With time on your hands in a familiar place, you can experiment with photographic overlays to create something completely different.

The Isle of Harris revisited, this time with a Leica Q3

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For Andy revisiting Harris for the third time was a charm. There's always more to explore even on a small island, and new tools to explore it with.

Review: Urth Magnetic Filters vs Lee Seven5

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Filters can be messy and sometimes you just leave them at home and regret it. Urth filters are magnetic, compact, and easy to add. No argument not to take them.

Leica CL in Scotland: Final test for Leica’s much-lamented APSC camera

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All good things must come to an end. Seven years on after an intensive week of testing the Leica CL in the Highlands of Scotland, how did it perform? Was it a "keeper" and why did Leica kill it off?

Leica CL: Field testing Leica’s popular and much-lamented APSC system in Scotland

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How well does the Leica CL stand up to braving the elements of the far north of Scotland in this Field Test

Being part of the Leica family for the long haul.

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Being part of the Leica family is what I value most. It's not a transactional quick relationship but something longer lasting built on a mutual understanding of excellence and joy from using. It has stood the test of time and if cared for can continue far into the future.
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Road test of the Leica CL in Scotland: Raising important questions even after seven years

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The Leica CL was praised as a very capable alternative to a Leica M10. In Andrew's article he explains how the CL withstood the challenges of freezing cold weather of a Scottish winter.

Tripod Review: Kingjoy C86 and the Leofoto G4 Pro tripod head in the field

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For some photographers tripods are an afterthought. But for photographers like Andrew Tobin if you work in low light, and inclement weather conditions, they can be the difference between a blur and an award-winning shot.

The Pocketable Ricoh GRIIIx HDF – good enough?

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Is the Ricoh GR3X HDF good enough for a discerning photographer like yourself? Andrew Tobin helps you to decide for yourself…

Leica Q3: A one-year review, photographing the people of Skye by night

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Now that my Leica Q3 is one year old, and well-used, it’s a good time to do a comprehensive review of this little camera. It’s only once you’ve used a camera in real-world, highly stressed situations that you get a true understanding of its capabilities. I’ve had plenty of those situations in the past twelve months! And here’s what I think…

Leica CL: 18-56 Vario-Elmarit-TL versus 24mm Summilux-M and 50mm Summilux-M

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Continuing his comparisons between the Leica TL zooms and the best of M lenses, Andrew turns his attention to the mid-range "standard" 18-56mm Vario-Elmarit-TL and matches it with two class-leading Summiluxes from the M stable.....

Leica CL: 55-135mm-TL versus 90mm Summicron-M and 50mm Summilux-M

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Andrew has swapped his Leica M10 for the Leica CL. A rash decision? After finally obtaining his "dream kit" of an M10, 24 Lux, 50 Lux and 90 Cron, how could he let his M10 go?

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Leica, for me, is the joyful pinnacle of photography

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Joy is a hard word to associate with inanimate objects. But a Leica in the hand transcends that. The simplicity of focussing makes it a joy to use.

The new Safari edition joins Leica’s expanding M11 lineup

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Leica: Where innovation and humanity meet

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Leica Reunion: When 554 met 555 after a hundred years on the road

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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

Exclusive special editions to celebrate 100 years of Leica

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Leica celebrates its 100th anniversary with a host of exciting events around the globe and seven exclusive new products, from cameras to books, to lenses, to binoculars.

Unveiling Leica Monopan 50: High-resolution black-and-white film

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Leica celebrates 100 years of 35mm photography by launching Monopan 50, a high-resolution black-and-white film designed for exceptional sharpness and tonal range, suitable for various photography styles.

Leica launches compact Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH zoom

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Leica announces the Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH lens, a compact, lightweight standard zoom with a constant aperture, priced at £1,650, available worldwide starting June 12, 2025.

Exclusive unboxing of Leica M Edition 70 at London’s Red Dot Cameras

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Ivor Cooper of Red Dot Cameras unboxes the limited Leica M Edition 70, a collectors' set including a rare camera and accessories, celebrating both craftsmanship and the art of camera collecting.

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