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From a snapshot to a fisheye and all that glitters

The Leitz Auction at Wetzlar is now looming large. It takes place on June 11 and William Fagan takes another...

After the post famine at Macfilos, ducks now back in their...

Back to blogging at Macfilos after a period of hiatus... and an outing to the London Photographica

Decent Exposure Part 2: Hand-held light meters and what they are...

The second part of our lightmeter review focuses on hand-held models, starting with the iconic Gossen Lunasix F and ending...

Leica acknowledges the end of APS-C cameras. It’s now full-frame ahead...

It's official. Or it's rumoured to be official. It seems clear Leica has reached the end of the road with...

Review: Arte di Mano half-case for Leica M11

If you own a Leica M11 and are in a pampering mood, buy the best leather half-case protector on the...

Motor Cars on Main Street: How the Coronado vintage car rally...

Car rallies and vintage events were incidental casualties of the pandemic. But this Californian event found a novel way of...

Leica firmware updates for SL System

Leica has introduced a major firmware update for the SL system, with improvements for both videographers and photographers. The new...

Decent Exposure Part 1: Attachable external light meters and where they...

The first part of our lightmeter review homes in on hot-shoe-mounted devices, ranging from the original Leicameter to the latest...

Cooling off: The story behind a photo

A drive south on a hot, humid day. And one remarkable photograph taken on an Australian beach

Monochrome: The extra creative dimension

Since my earliest days when training as a student photographer and designer, my fascination with and love of black and...

Oskar One Zero Five comes in loud and clear

No, this is not a wireless call sign. It represents an example of what is today called the Leica 0...

Leica-Lumix L-mount Lowdown: Perspectives and Permutations

WARNING! LEICA GEAR-NERD CONTENT The following article contains material that may be harmful, traumatising, or infuriating to Sony, Canon, Fuji or Nikon...
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LEICA MOMENTS

Leica CL in Scotland: Final test for Leica’s much-lamented APSC camera

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All good things must come to an end. Seven years on after an intensive week of testing the Leica CL in the Highlands of Scotland, how did it perform? Was it a "keeper" and why did Leica kill it off?

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?

Leica, for me, is the joyful pinnacle of photography

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Joy is a hard word to associate with inanimate objects. But a Leica in the hand transcends that. The simplicity of focussing makes it a joy to use.

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.

Click go the shears, snap goes the shutter of the Leica Q3 43

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It's called Kangaroo Island, but it's the Merino sheep that keep the economy ticking over. John investigates the origin of China's woolly jumpers…

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NEWS LAST MONTH

Leitz Photographica Auction No 46: The results

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The 100th anniversary of the Leica Camera in Wetzlar drew over 800 guests, culminating in a successful auction where record prices were achieved for rare cameras and lenses.

Leica Reunion: When 554 met 555 after a hundred years on the road

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On 26 June 2025, Leica celebrated the 100th birthday of two original cameras, models 554 and 555, with a party at the factory. Ivor Cooper brought No. 555 to be reunited with No. 554

Exclusive special editions to celebrate 100 years of Leica

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Leica celebrates its 100th anniversary with a host of exciting events around the globe and seven exclusive new products, from cameras to books, to lenses, to binoculars.

Unveiling Leica Monopan 50: High-resolution black-and-white film

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Leica celebrates 100 years of 35mm photography by launching Monopan 50, a high-resolution black-and-white film designed for exceptional sharpness and tonal range, suitable for various photography styles.

Leica launches compact Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH zoom

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Leica announces the Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH lens, a compact, lightweight standard zoom with a constant aperture, priced at £1,650, available worldwide starting June 12, 2025.

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