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.

Apple iPhone at 18: The screen that launched a thousand apps and ate the camera industry’s lunch

The iPhone is 18 tomorrow. Not everyone was convinced when it launched in 2007. But it turned out to ba revolutionary device which has conquered the world…

Macfilos images, galleries, and slideshow functions

Gallery image slideshows on Macfilos have now been repaired. See our update…

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

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.

Getting the best deal when buying and selling Leica equipment

Ever wondered how much your interest in photography costs you? Good bookkeeping and prudent management of your gear can keep those costs low.

Leica SL System Update: Adobe Frame.io and more on the SL3-S

The Leica SL system was boosted in March this year when the latest 60MP SL3 hit dealers' shelves. It is proving to be another success for Leica and even persuaded editor Mike to alter his views on the system.

More on the new Macfilos: Layout, snags, the new Comments page and more

The new site format has had quite an impact on our readers. Mike responds to some of the feedback received, and outlines changes already made in response.
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Fujifilm’s X100VI continues to grab the plaudits and bulk of compact-camera sales

The Fujifilm's X100VI persists in being a sell-out around the world, and this interest is reflected in the success of Mike Evans's review of the camera in August.

New Macfilos: Modern image, more involving, more ways to explore the world of photography

Macfilos has been completely revised, with a much more involving front page and easier-to-read articles...

Leica Q3 43 Readers’ Report: Your chance to contribute to a Macfilos review of the new compact

The Leica Q3 43 has come into my life, and I am loving it. Now for the Readers' Report...

Leica meet-up in historic London camera club

Here’s an opportunity to join a Leica meet-up at The Camera Club, one of the most significant organisations in photographic history. Britain's largest association for Leica owners, The Leica Society (TLS) is organising the get-together of members and other Leica enthusiasts later this month. It is part of the development of local hubs and events designed to establish a strong local presence in various parts of the country. The Leica gathering will take place on Saturday, 26 October 2024 at The Camera Club's historic premises. It will be followed by a photo-walk along the South Bank of the Thames.

Crop zoom: How viable is digital zooming on modern fixed-lens cameras?

The current crop of popular fixed lens wide-angle-lens cameras all feature variations of crop-to-zoom. You are positively encouraged to...

Review: Multifunctional Protector for Leica Q3 and Q3 43

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...