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Claus Sassenberg

Fokus Pokus: Time to reassess the role of the rangefinder

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The Leica M11-P was often overshadowed by the Leica Q3 last year (and now, since the Q3 43 was released, even more so). That's why it's time to point out the (often underestimated) spectrum of possibilities offered by a rangefinder camera....

Leica M9: Looking back to a turning point in camera history

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…both for Leica, and for me personally. The first time I saw a picture of the Leica M9 (I think...

Black and White Filters: Urgently needed and increasingly difficult to find

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Serious black and white photography on film or a monochrome sensor is hardly possible without filters. But despite the b/w renaissance, filters are becoming less and less popular. Also with manufacturers.

Leica M6 2022: A mix of essay and review

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The Leica M6 2022 is an exercise in mechanical high-tech perfection. It is built to last for generations, in direct contrast to today's consumer products. Claus delves into his motivation in buying the new camera

Leica Q3 hands-on: First impressions by a man who came back to the fold

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Claus sold his Q2 in a rash moment, but this cleared the decks for a new Q3 on the day it was announced. Here are impressions on first acquaintance with the new 28mm full-frame workhorse from Leica...

First impressions: The tiny but astonishing Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH

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Mega performance in a high-quality, very compact lens: That was the objective and the Leica 35mm APO-Summicron-M fitted the bill to a tee...
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Regarding the M11: A brief exchange with Stefan Daniel

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The Leica M11 is a great camera. I have been using it now for half a year for all kinds of different occasions. Not once have I felt it was not up to the job. But I have a major issue with the new exposure metering method which means the shutter is permanently open once the camera is switched on. While this may be the norm for mirrorless cameras, the M is a rangefinder and deserves special treatment...

Leica M11 hands on: Primus inter pares

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Claus gives his first impressions of the new M11 which he collected on day one from the Leica Store Berlin

Ode to the joy of the Leica M10

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Claus reviews his five-year experience of Leica's finest digital rangefinder, the M10. It has had an extended life as a result of the pandemic and the much-rumoured M11 is now imminent. But the M10 will live on as a digital legend...

Working with invisible light: Infrared photography with the M10 Monochrom

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How the Leica M10 Monochrom opens up exciting possibilities in the field of infrared photography. Claus takes us on to a new spectrum in the cities, forests and mountains of Germany

New Arrival, Old Camera: The Leica IIIf

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It’s all William Fagan’s fault. A chance mention of the “stepper” Leica IIIc on Macfilos and Claus put one foot on the slippery slope. He just had to have a screw-mount Leica to call his own. Read on at your peril….

Visiting the Leica factory with the M6TTL in hand

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Claus made an impromptu visit to the new Leitz Park at Wetzlar. And what better camera to have in hand than his new Leica M6 TTL?

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LEICA MOMENTS

Review: Multifunctional Protector for Leica Q3 and Q3 43

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The new Multifunctional Protector for the new Q3 43 and the existing Q3 is a sleek sleeve which brings the benefit of an Arcos Swiss base for easy tripod mounting. But it does have two problems...

Leica’s new Q3 43 answers a demand that has grown since 2015

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Leica's highly successful Q range is extended to a unique 43mm Q3 43, offering an apochromatic view on the world as seen through the human eye...

Leica Q3 43: The camera that sees the world like the human eye

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Leica today announces a 43mm variant of the popular...

Leica M11-D: The screen that never was

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The Leica M11-D arrives and slips into a coat made for the M11. Something missing, it seems. Mike investigates the history of the screenless M digital...

Sixth Wetzlar Camera Auction: October 12 is the red-letter day for collectors

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The sixth Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 12 brings a raft of exciting collectors' items to the table.

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NEWS LAST MONTH

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…

Gloss black Leica M11 with matching Noctilux-M 50 f/1.2 ASPH and leather accessories

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Leica's gloss black M11 is likely to be the object of love at first sight for many brand aficionados. And the accompanying Noctilux-M f/1.2 retro-styled light magnet, also in Leica noir, will quell the slightest hint of resistance.

Leica’s Latest Financials: Best results in company history

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Leica reveals a strong financial performance in its core Photography segment. Leica's financial results are the best in the company's long history.

L-Mount News Update: It’s a great time to be an L-Mount shooter

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New lens and camera models are adding to the appeal of the L-Mount ecosystem. This update highlights some of the most significant developments in recent months.

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