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Mike Evans

Mike Evans is a former journalist and public relations specialist. He started his career working for a technical journal in the automotive industry, moving on to form a London-based public relations company in his mid-twenties. He ran the company successfully for over thirty years, later migrating into Parliamentary public affairs consultancy. Mike retired in the early 2000s after selling the company to a major international communications company. He started Macfilos as an Apple-centric blog in 2008, moving later into the field of photography and Leica equipment. The non-profit blog continues and comprises well over 6,000 individual articles. It is supported by independent editorial associates in the USA and Germany.

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.

System Minimalism: Renewing acquaintance with the Billingham Pola Stowaway

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Mike is on a minimalist streak. Today's compact new power houses are changing the bag requirements. Guess what cameras he can fit into the tiny Billingham Pola Stowaway…

Third-party thumb grips and hoods: Any good?

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When you buy an expensive compact camera, there is a temptation to add factory accessories, such as thumb grips and hoods. But there are thousands of inexpensive alternatives on the market. Are they any good?

20 February 1952: The day Mr Hedgecock bought a Leica IIIc and 5cm f/3.5 Elmar lens

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In 1952, Richard Hedgecock bought a Leica IIIc at Goldthorpe's Chemists in London, amidst post-war camera scarcity. This significant purchase, equivalent to £3,700 today, reflects his passion for photography and the camera's historical legacy.

Leica Accessories: Arte di Mano M11-D Case Review

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Arte di Mano camera cases are some of the best in the world. And this retro-style case for the screenless Leica M11-D adds the finishing touch to a sought-after camera…

Ilford Witness: How a Lancashire mill town nearly became the Wetzlar of England

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In a parallel universe, the last of the rangefinders is not made in Wetzlar, Germany, but in Bolton, England. Here is an alternative Witness to a Century...
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Sigma BF hands-on at the London Photography Show 2025

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The Sigma BF is one of the most attractive and innovative cameras of the year. Mike gets a brief hands-on at the London Photography Show…

Hasselblad in the Fashion Mall: Do expensive cameras mix with lululemon?

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Last week I encountered a DJI Hasselblad company store at a Westfield shopping mall in West London. Two weeks ago, it wasn’t there; now it is brightly lit and, to interest Macfilos readers, it offers a full range of Hasselblad cameras…

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.

Sigma BF Announced: Could this surprise camera be your new L-Mount Best Friend?

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L-Mount shock as Sigma introduces a solid-aluminium camera, the BF, with minimalist controls, electronic shutter and internal storage of 230GB...

PopSocket+ for MagSafe: Deluxe phone grip that offers stability and pocketability

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Fed up with bulky premium camera grips on your iPhone: Then look at this new, low-profile alternative…

Tesla Model 3: Long-term review over four years of contented motoring

Reviews Mike Evans -
Buying a Tesla Model 3 after owning a Jaguar I-Pace was a leap of faith. Would I be disappointed? After four years, I now know the answer.
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LEICA MOMENTS

Capturing a culinary feast for the senses with the Leica Q3

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Food is a visceral experience. Capturing on camera takes you only part way to experiencing a feast for the senses. Even with a camera as highly regarded as the Leica Q family, the scents and flavours can only be conjured in your imagination.

Hasselblad in the Fashion Mall: Do expensive cameras mix with lululemon?

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Last week I encountered a DJI Hasselblad company store at a Westfield shopping mall in West London. Two weeks ago, it wasn’t there; now it is brightly lit and, to interest Macfilos readers, it offers a full range of Hasselblad cameras…

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".

City of Bridges: National Geographic Landscape winner Christopher West in Venice with Leica’s Q3 43

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Christopher explores one of the world's most beautiful cities with one of his favorite Leica cameras, the Leica Q3 43.

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NEWS LAST MONTH

Leica Camera launches “Artist Looks” in Leica LUX iPhone app

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Develop how you express yourself through your images using inspiration from Greg Williams Artistic Looks in the Leica Lux app and Leica FOTOS.

The new Safari edition joins Leica’s expanding M11 lineup

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The Leica M11-P Safari is the latest in a long line of distinctive olive green cameras that have added a distinctive look to the M since the 1970s.

Leica Gallery London will host Douglas Kirkland’s ‘From The Heart’ exhibition from May 10 until July 10

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Douglas Kirkland's impressive work spans six decades, from humble beginnings to being feted by numerous awards and showings in some of the world's most prestigious galleries and museums.

South West Photo Show: Free tickets for Macfilos readers

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The South West Photo Show is being staged at Exeter’s Corn Exchange on Saturday, 24 May 2025, and free tickets are on offer for Macfilos readers.

2025 Leica Oskar Barnack Award

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This year the Leica Oscar Barnack (LOBA) photography contest, is being celebrated as part of the Leica Centenary celebrations under the banner of “100 Years of Leica: Witness to a Century”. 

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