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Richard Scott

Japan: A Very Different Culture

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Richard and family get away from the madding crowds in Japan, a visit recorded on any early Leica M8

Canada’s Cottage country provides Covid bolt-hole for city photographers

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Cities provide endless opportunities for photography. But witha year of lockdowns and restrictions, getting out into the wild has become more attractive. Canada's Cottage Country is the ideal antidote to empty city streets...

Around Japan in 2008 with the Leica M8

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As Leica enters its third digital M decade, it's worth looking back at the camera that saved the company - the Leica M8. Richard took his then-new M8 to Japan in 2008 and here recounts some of his adventures.

Leica M8 in Japan: A very different culture, a groundbreaking digital camera

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Leica’s first digital rangefinder, the M8, had a mixed reception. But it was the first step towards the full-frame M range which has proven so popular among more traditional photographers. Richard took his M8 to Japan over ten years ago and captured the flavour of a very different culture.

Toronto over the past 40 years: An introduction

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Richard Scott takes us on a tour of Toronto over the past 40 years

RP meets Canon-P, the original popular camera

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Canon has resurrected the "P" for popular in the new EOS RP. I have fond memories of my original "popular" Canon, the Canon-P
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Paris: The City of Light on film and in early digital

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Richard was last in Paris ten years ago when he captured the City of Light on film and early digital. He’s resolved to pay another visit, this time with the latest digital equipment, on a special quest to catch the city of light at night.

An encounter at the Dennis Severs house

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Inspired by the Macfilos article on the Dennis Severs house in London's ancient Spitalfields, Richard took a pot shot at the Water Poet.....

Hmm… Now which of these slippery customers is worth £30,000?

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Fish & Chips: That will be £30,000 please.....

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LEICA MOMENTS

What it means to be raised on “Perfection Expected”

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When you are raised to believe that perfection is expected, a Leica becomes a living example of that thought…

Introducing Matt Osborne, better known to photographers as “Mr Leica”

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Matt Osborne, known as "Mr. Leica," has transitioned from a corporate auditor to a Leica camera expert and model photographer, providing resources, education, and personal insights through various platforms.

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.

A chance encounter with a Leica M9 that became something more

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A 20-year love affair with Leica cameras highlights their unique engagement with photography, transforming mundane moments into artistry, fostering community among users, and encouraging a patient, thoughtful approach to life.

The Ten Most-Read Articles of the Quarter: It’s not just about Leica gear

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This quarter's review highlights Macfilos' most-read articles, primarily gear reviews focused on Leica and select other brands. Contributors have been active, celebrating the centennial of the Leica M camera.

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Exclusive unboxing of Leica M Edition 70 at London’s Red Dot Cameras

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46th Leitz Auction: After 100 Years, camera No. 112 leads the way

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The 46th Leitz Auction on June 27 celebrates the Leica camera's centenary, featuring rare items including the 0 series camera No. 112 with notable provenance linked to Oskar Barnack.

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The Ricoh GR IV, set for late 2025 release, features a new APS-C sensor, lens, and enhancements while maintaining its successful lightweight design, continuing the legacy of the GR series.

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