Mike Evans

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.

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...
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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...

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

Leica today announces a 43mm variant of the popular fixed-lens compact, the Leica Q3 43. The new focal length...

Leica M11-D: The screen that never was

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...

Leica SL3 Reprise: How I changed my mind about the range-topping SL system

Mike has had an ambivalent relationship with Leica’s SL range. But the arrival of the Leica SL3 has changed his perceptions for the better. This is one of the most interesting, and certainly the most unusual, professional-standard mirrorless cameras on the market…

Leica Menus: The quest for the perfect system

Mike reviews Leica's menu system on the Q3, SL3 and the new D-Lux 8. Having the same layout and options across the range brings benefits...

Screenless Rangefinder: Leica’s new third-generation M11-D promises to be all the M you’ll ever need

Back to basics as Leica launched the third generation of its screenless rangefinder. The M11-D is a fully featured digital camera based visually on the Leica M11-P, with its top-plate engraving and absence of the red dot. Apart from the absence of a rear screen, the M11-D has a full set of features. They include triple-resolution technology, contact credentials, the familiar 60MP sensor and a 256 GB internal memory.