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    The M Files (18): Everything but Leica M – here is our Navigator for all articles in the series

    Brands Joerg-Peter Rau -
    The M Files develops into the biggest knowledge base on M-mount lenses and cameras beyond Leica. This article gives a full overview of all featured cameras and lenses by Konica, Minolta, Rollei, Voigtländer, Zeiss and others. Access ≈10 camera plus 30+ lens reviews and more to come in this article which will be regularly expended.

    The M Files (17): Attachable viewfinders over almost a century

    Accessories Joerg-Peter Rau -
    Over almost a century, Voigtländer, Zeiss, Ricoh, Olympus made attachable viewfinders. This review (The M Files, ep. 17) shows which are recommendable for your Leica or other rangefinder camera.

    Leica Tri-Elmar lenses and the cancelled M Vario: All good things come in… twos

    Konica Joerg-Peter Rau -
    Leica released two lenses for M Mount with a variable focal length. One other did not make it past prototype stage. This article reviews the Tri-Elmar 16-18-21 and the Tri-Elmar 28-35-50 in practical use on M rangefinder cameras.

    The M Files (13): Three Konica M-Hexanon lenses – one of them is a real gem and truly exotic

    Konica Joerg-Peter Rau -
    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 the bi-focal lens 21-35/3.4-4.

    Smartphones: Is the writing on the wall for the good old camera?

    Film Joerg-Peter Rau -
    Will all or almost all photos be taken with smartphones in the near future? Or will there always be proper cameras? This essay examines the different scenarios...

    Gateways to Heaven or at least to a new (rangefinder) world

    Film Joerg-Peter Rau -
    There are questions you would rather avoid. And there are those you are only too eager to answer. In connection with the M-Files, I was asked such a welcome question quite a few times: "Now the time has come, I also want to buy a Leica like this, which can take pictures like in the past. But what should I choose?" Here is my answer.

    The M Files One Year On: A legend in the making

    Konica Mike Evans -
    A niche within a niche: Mike reviews the M Files series which has been carving a place in the world of rangefinder photography over the past twelve months. The M Files now represents a valuable source of reference. And there is more to come in 2022.

    The M-Files postscript

    Film Mike Evans -
    A review of J-P Rau's series covering non-Leica film cameras which used the brand's iconic M-Mount. Jörg-Peter looks to the furure and promises some new surprises...
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    LEICA MOMENTS

    Leica Q3 43: The camera that sees the world like the human eye

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    Leica today announces a 43mm variant of the popular...

    Leica M11-D: The screen that never was

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    The Leica M11-D arrives and slips into a coat made for the M11. Something missing, it seems. Mike investigates the history of the screenless M digital...

    Sixth Wetzlar Camera Auction: October 12 is the red-letter day for collectors

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    The sixth Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 12 brings a raft of exciting collectors' items to the table.

    Panasonic Lumix and Sigma L-Mount Prime Lenses: You can’t go wrong

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    Lumix and Sigma L-Mount prime lenses offer superb optical performance in a cost-effective package. You can't really go wrong, whichever model you choose.

    Leica SL3 Reprise: How I changed my mind about the range-topping SL system

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    Mike has had an ambivalent relationship with Leica’s SL range. But the arrival of the Leica SL3 has changed his perceptions for the better. This is one of the most interesting, and certainly the most unusual, professional-standard mirrorless cameras on the market…

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    Leica firmware for all four camera families is updated this month. They introduce a few new features, especially for the SL3, and many improvements. In addition, bug fixes are included and, as usual, we recommend updating your cameras as soon as possible.

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    Gloss black Leica M11 with matching Noctilux-M 50 f/1.2 ASPH and leather accessories

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    Leica reveals a strong financial performance in its core Photography segment. Leica's financial results are the best in the company's long history.

    L-Mount News Update: It’s a great time to be an L-Mount shooter

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    New lens and camera models are adding to the appeal of the L-Mount ecosystem. This update highlights some of the most significant developments in recent months.

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