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Post-Covid gathering of the Leicaphiles in Buxton Spa

Clubs and societies all over the world are coming back to live in the wake of the pandemic. Britain's Leica...

The M Files (13): Three Konica M-Hexanon lenses – one of...

Konica produced several lenses for their film-loading rangefinder camera, the Hexar RF. This article reviews the M-Hexanon 28/2.8, 90/,2.8 and...

Leica announces 28mm Summicron-M ASPH in matte black with green engraving...

The latest version of the Leica 28mm Summicron features an integral retractable hood and is finished in matte black with...

Leica M11 firmware update brings perspective control and highlight-weighted exposure

The Leica M11 now offers a new perspective control, highlight-weighting exposure and additional storage options...

A brief encounter with Alfred Eisenstaedt and a very special Leica

Eisenstaedt pulled open his desk drawer and a very special Leica, the M3E-1 clattered forth. "This must be the one...

Gloriana: The Queen’s Rowbarge sets forth in infinite splendour

It’s not every day you can get a close-up photo opportunity with that most magnificent of craft, The Queen’s Rowbarge...

World Heritage with a splash of colour

The world is beginning to open up again. Thoughts turn to travel. Where to next? Well, for some it will...

Mini magic through the decades: A brand with two distinct faces

In the history of motoring there have been many mass-produced cars that have risen about the herd; iconic little vehicles...

Abstract Extract: Picking out patterns in the pixels

Unlike painting, where artists literally start with a blank canvas and have complete control over their creation, photography records an...

Arte di Mano launches three versions of the new half-case for...

Half-cases are a perennial favourite accessory for Leica M camers and Korea's Arte di Mano workshop produces some of the...

Leica CL: Is this the end of the road for Leica’s...

The writing has been on the wall for the Leica CL for over a year. Now it is lit in...

Vienna paves its streets with culture. Other cities prefer asphalt

Farhiz takes his beloved Leica X Vario on a personal tour of Vienna, one of the centres of Western culture...
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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

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.

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.

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