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Leica: A rare European manufacturing success

Leica Mike Evans -
he Wall Street Journal profiles Leica as a rare European manufacturing success. We pick out the threads that matter to Leica enthusiasts, from the rescue of the company to hand-built M cameras.

The M Files (31): Thypoch Simera 50/1.4 review

M-Mount Joerg-Peter Rau -
Thypoch's fast 50mm M-Mount lens promises Leica-like handling at a fraction of the price. Jörg-Peter Rau tests its optics, mechanics, and handling against established rivals.

Steve McCurry Adagio review: A study in visual virtuosity

Events Ed Lara -
Ed Lara attends the New York launch of Steve McCurry's Adagio, a new Leica book and exhibition, and hears the Magnum photographer talk about slow looking, colour, Leica and persistence.

Barnack’s Desk: Reconstructing a mind at work

Feature Articles Amitava Chatterjee -
Manchester Leica dealer David Stephens is rebuilding Oskar Barnack's 1934 workbench object by object, from a Siemens telephone to a Montblanc pencil. Chats Chatterjee hears how the finds came together.

A Leica Wetzlar visit: Insights from “Mister M”, Stefan Daniel

Leica Joerg-Peter Rau -
A day at Leica's Wetzlar factory with Stefan Daniel, the outgoing 'Mister M', touring lens and camera production, the Ernst Leitz Museum, and hearing why film cameras never disappeared.

Can you successfully use a Leica Q3 43 for a model shoot?

Opinion Jon Cheffings -
Dan Tamarkin's Leica Palooza features workshops, street photography, and model shoots. Participants learn tips and techniques while using Leica cameras, sharing experiences, and reflecting on their photographic journeys.

OM System OM-3 review: A retro body with flagship ambitions

OM System Richard Watts -
Richard Watts spends several weeks with the OM System OM-3, a retro-styled Micro Four Thirds body sharing the OM-1's sensor and stabilisation in a smaller, lighter package.

Leica LUX 2.0 brings a Steve McCurry look and silver grip

News Jon Cheffings -
Leica LUX 2.0 shares its gallery with Leica FOTOS, adds an Artist Look by Steve McCurry and supports the iPhone 18 Pro, while a silver grip and new leather cases join the range.
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