Jeffery Trilling

A conversation between two photographers led to discovering Mandler, a company recreating classic Leica lenses. Mandler emphasizes their lenses are modern interpretations, offering quality at an accessible price for enthusiasts.

Leica launched a new collection of black leather accessories, including a coveted Film Roll Holder, which improved organization for carrying both film and digital equipment. Leica's team in Amsterdam made a late Christmas gift possible.

The author, a long-time film photographer, discusses his shift from 35mm film to digital, but finds promise in the new Leica Monopan 50 film, offering innovative color sensitivity and versatile processing.