type here...

Accessories

Billingham Capsule 1 Pouch: Stylish camera protection for Santa’s stocking

Accessories News Team -
Billingham's Capsule 1 pouch adds security and convenience for small cameras and lenses, featuring a stylish design, various finishes, and a price of £125, available starting November 24, 2025.

Bowman Duo straps and new shoulder pad paired with Leica M and SL ranges

Accessories Mike Evans -
The Bowman Duo offers versatile camera straps combining neck and wrist options, enhancing comfort with heavier cameras. An additional shoulder pad alleviates pressure, available in various colours for customisation.

Billingham Weekender: A stylish and high-quality duffel to complement your camera bag

Accessories Mike Evans -
Owners of Billingham camera bags will understand the appeal of the Weekender duffel bag. It brings exceptional, quality, simplicity, and durability for short trips and perfectly complements the camera bag

Fujifilm Accessory Update: GFX100RF and X100VI handling, weather protection and two conversion lenses

Accessories Mike Evans -
The review highlights the accessories for Fujifilm GFX100RF and X100VI, focusing on weather protection, handling aids and the utility of X100 conversion lenses for enhanced versatility.

Enhance your photography with IDSworks handgrips for Leica Q3 and Leica CL

Accessories René Tielenburg -
René Tielenburg reflects on the importance of handgrips for Leica cameras, praising IDSworks designs for enhancing stability and aesthetics while addressing practical functionality and customization options for the Leica Q3 and CL models.

Soft Shutter Releases: pros and cons explained

Accessories Mike Evans -
The author expresses mixed feelings about soft shutter release buttons for cameras. While they enhance handling and reduce shake, they often unscrew easily and get lost. Cheaper options can ease the pain but come with provisos.

System Minimalism: Renewing acquaintance with the Billingham Pola Stowaway

Accessories Mike Evans -
Mike is on a minimalist streak. Today's compact new power houses are changing the bag requirements. Guess what cameras he can fit into the tiny Billingham Pola Stowaway…

Review: Urth Magnetic Filters vs Lee Seven5

Accessories Andrew Tobin -
Filters can be messy and sometimes you just leave them at home and regret it. Urth filters are magnetic, compact, and easy to add. No argument not to take them.
Load more

MACFILOS STAFF
Mike Evans, Editor
Jörg-Peter Rau
Keith James
Jon Cheffings
Richard Watts Webmaster

MACFILOS.COM
A non-profit organisation run by enthusiasts

Contact us: info@macfilos.com

LEICA MOMENTS

June in “La Cornouaille” with a pair of Leica X cameras

14
Jean Perenet explores the rugged coastline of Brittany and discovers connections with its British neighbours, Cornwall and Wales, while on holiday.

Leica M11 Family firmware update 2.5.1

0
Leica M11 firmware update 2.5.1 enhances wireless security, adds memory formatting, fixes battery warnings, and ensures compliance with EU regulations. Users should follow update precautions for optimal functionality.

Eyes wide-open: A review of the Summilux range of Leica lenses

7
“Astonishing performance.” “Excellence without compromise.” Both statements describe the Leica Summilux range of lenses.

Leica SL3-S kits offer good value for money

0
The Leica SL-3 is available in various kit bundles, offering savings compared to individual purchases. Prices range from £5,375 to £7,950, including VAT in the UK, but the kits are available worldwide.

A Provençal village, a BBQ and a new Leica SL3-S

11
Our primal brains are wired to detect sensory experiences. Mark is drawn by the scent of a Provençal BBQ competition and then experiences an assault on all senses, armed only with a new Leica SL3-S.

POPULAR CATEGORIES

Leica2353News1558Apple970Opinion711Feature Articles520Reviews497Travel448Applications411

NEWS LAST MONTH

Unveiling the Leica Q3 Monochrom: Features and pricing

1
Leica announced the Q3 Monochrom, a dedicated black-and-white camera featuring a 60MP sensor, advanced connectivity, and Content Credentials technology. It retails for £5,800/$7,790/€6.750, available globally from 20 November 2025.

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome to arrive in Spring 2026

8
Ricoh will launch the GR IV Monochrome camera in Spring 2026, featuring a modified sensor for improved low-light performance and image quality, while maintaining a compact design similar to the existing GR IV model.

Leitz Auction No 47: Rare cameras and unique provenance from the Pope to Communism

3
The 47th Leitz Auction on November 22, 2025, features diverse items, including rare Leica cameras, a unique STASI spy camera, and a camera gifted to Pope Francis, attracting significant interest.

Explore Leica’s SL3 Reporter: Precision meets unique design

3
Leica announces the SL3 Reporter model, a design variant of the company's flagship, full-frame mirrorless camera, featuring a distinctive, dark-green livery.

Leica Q3 and SL3 cameras now tether directly to the new Lightroom Classic 15.0

1
Adobe Lightroom Classic 15.0 now offers native tethering for Leica cameras, including SL3, SL3-S, and Q3 models, enhancing workflow without plugins and enabling real-time control over camera settings.

© Macfilos.com

×