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Bill Palmer

Bill’s old Leica IId: Witness to a century of turmoil

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I have owned my Leica IID for ten years. But I am just one of many owners it has had in its long life of nearly ninety years. My old Leica has a story to tell. You wouldn’t believe what it has witnessed in its long and productive life….

Ian Kelsey: Actor who is turning his talents to photography

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Well-known British actor Ian Kelsey is turning his talents towards photography. Bill Palmer went along to ask him about his new venture.....

Fuji now renting: 25% discount for try-before-you-buy

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Fuji's X-series cameras can now be rented: Try before you buy

Fuji’s Kaizen firmware upgrade policy takes another leap forward

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Fuji is again quick off the mark with firmware updates that make older models think they are the new kid on the block. It's a policy that pays off, says Bill....

Fuji X100F: Second thoughts

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Bill discovers discovers that all is not as well as expected with Fuji's new X100F but.....

Fuji X100F: Setting up for street photography

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Setting up a modern digital camera to your own preferences is a bit like skinning a cat. There are many ways. Bill likes Ian MacDonald's interpretation and wants to share it with you....

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Fuji X100F: First impressions on the streets of London

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Bill has taken the new Fuji X100F out on the streets of London. These are his first impressions....

CameraPhone Quest III: Bill wraps up his search

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Bill has finished his quest for the CAMERAphone as opposed to the PHONEcamera. He reaches some surprising conclusions.....

Fuji X100F: Fourth version of fixed-lens shooter gets most things right

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Bill welcomes the new Fuji X100F and checks of his predications: Five out of six ain't bad, he says....

CameraPhone Quest II: A cruise with the Panasonic CM1

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Bill's search for the Holy Phone continues. He moves on from the ill-received Kodak Ektra to the Panasonic CM1 which, he says, is the modern incarnation of the First World War Kodak Vest Pocket camera.....

Smartphone Cameras: An uninspiring spin with the Kodak Ektra

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Bill thought the Kodak Ektra could be the answer to his smartphone camera dreams but.....

Advent declutter underway, thanks to Jorrit and Nicky

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Inspired by the Good Life with Nicky and Jorrit in Cumbria, Bill throws away a thing or two….

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LEICA MOMENTS

Bouldering in Nevada: Boldly going where no Leica M has gone before

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The close proximity of climbers means that photographing bouldering with a Leica M camera and a 35mm lens is a straightforward proposition.

Leica Q3 43 in real life: Resistance is futile, so I gave in and got the thing after all

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The new Leica Q3 43 is a highly versatile and powerful camera. First tests in real life conditions show its full potential.

Leica Q3 43: Narrower field of view is a boon for some street photographers

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Leica's Q3 43 offers a new tool for street photographers. The narrower 43mm optic is a welcome change for those of us who like the Q-series but prefer a little more distance from the subject…

Discontinued Leica WATE: Farewell to a unique lens

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Leica has stopped selling the Wide-Angle Tri-Elmar-M 16-18-21 aka WATE. It was and is a unique lens which can help produce extraordinary pictures…

Leica Centennial: Teddy bears and pens, shopping bags and cufflinks hit the market

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The Leica Centennial celebrations are boosted today by a bewildering array of merchandise which will be released throughout the year.

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NEWS LAST MONTH

Leica Camera announces winners of the sixth annual Leica Women Foto Project Award 

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8th of March 2025 Leica will be paying homage to International Women’s Day, and announcing the winners of its sixth annual Leica Women Foto Project Award under the theme of "Unity Through Diversity."

Leica Gallery Mayfair: Exhibition of images from the leading fashion magazines of the 20th Century

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The Fashion Forward Exhibition captures the timeless images of masters of photography at the Leica Gallery, London, from 15 March to 8…

Leica Centennial: What does Leica mean to Macfilos?

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There are many ways in which we can relate and connect to Leica. But one word keeps coming back as an important cornerstone of our relationship. And that word is "Community".

Billingham Ten-16: A small pouch aimed at owners of Leica D-Lux 8, FujiFilm X100 and similar compacts

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Billingham has a reputation for hand-crafted camera bags made for enthusiasts and professionals everywhere. The Ten-16 meets the needs for those days when you just want to travel light.

Leica releases the next generation of the ZM Watch range: ZM 12

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The new Leica ZM12 range comes with an evolutionary dual-layered dial, new strap designs and a precision watch movement to satisfy watch lovers everywhere...

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