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On the road to Kirtipur and Patan with my trusty Ricoh...

Kirtipur, “the city of glory”, was one of the defensive outposts of the Mella capital city of Latipur, known today...

New electric car and the slow boat from China

A car is born: Mike is about to take dellivery of one of the first Tesla Model 3s to arrive...

Saracinesco: A picturesque and historic village in the Appennini mountains

A chance encounter led to the discovery of the unique history of a Saracen pirate settlement in the hills near...

Royal Photographic Society: Browse 165 years of photographic history with no...

Britain's Royal Photographic Society is now allowing free access to 165 years of photographic history. You can now browse copies...

Into the Mystery: Camera in the wild

David Askham reviews a remarkable book which explores landscape photography in a unique way...

Kolkata: City of Joy in pictures

Dennis takes a retrospecive view of his visits to Kolkata, India's fourth-largest city on the Hooghly River...

Challenges ahead: Technology and the car industry

The car industry is in a bit of a pickle, what with the pandemic and the proposed bans on the...

Cash or card: The cashless society is almost a reality

Mike has embraced the cashless society. He hasn't handled a coin or a banknote in twelve months. His wallet is...

Leica Akademie tutorials to ease your lockdown blues

Lockdown is the ideal time to brush up on your photographic expertise. The London Leica Akademie has a range workships...

Crossing the Tibetan Plateau in 1933: The story of an enchanting...

In 1977, Chris was privileged to hear at first hand a story of the 1933 Everest expedition which came nine...

Airpop Active Plus: The facemask for the Macfilos reader who has...

It's time to take facemasks seriously. Time to invest in high-tech protection. For only £150 (plus refill pads) you can...

Tekkiepix connects 100 years of technology industry photography

A new web site conceived by journalist and broadcaster Barry Fox has been launched to bring together more than 100...
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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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