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41 Days with the Leica M EV1: Love at first sight, but is it a long-term relationship?

Leica Olaf Reichardt -
Olaf explores his transition to the Leica M EV1 after frustrations with traditional rangefinders, ultimately finding its compactness appealing but favouring autofocus systems with better performance for his photography needs.

Can you tell the difference between a pure monochrome image and one processed from colour?

Opinion Jon Cheffings -
The article discusses the comparison between dedicated monochrome cameras and colour cameras producing black-and-white images, emphasising differences in quality, processing, and personal choice regarding photographic preferences and investment.

Review: Leica M11 Monochrom after eight months of testing

Leica Jonathan Slack -
Jonathan Slack has spent eight months with Leica's new black-and-white masterpiece, M11 Monochrom. This is his verdict...

James Jarché — A largely forgotten former London Fleet Street press photographer

Photographers David Askham -
James Jarché — a now largely forgotten former London Fleet Street press photographer — came to fame in 1936 as the first photographer to capture the future Edward VIII and Mrs. Simpson in public. He was also the grandfather of the famous actor, Sir David Suchet…

How I rediscovered monochrome after 15 years as a non-believer

Leica John Shingleton -
After years of monochrome photography, the author embraced colour with digital but has recently rekindled an appreciation for monochrome, exploring software conversions and techniques while resisting new camera purchases.

Timeless: Through the Lens of John Goldberger

Events Jon Cheffings -
Leica Camera, in partnership with Ernst Leitz Werkstätten, will stage a curated photographic exhibition at the Leica Store Geneva,...

Celebrating Black and White Photography with the Macfilos Monochrome Week

Opinion Jon Cheffings -
Macfilos celebrates the bicentennial of photography this week by highlighting black and white photography's significance, featuring classic articles from renowned photographers, and a review of a future classic monochrome camera.

Back to Simplicity: Rediscovering the art of film photography

Opinion Paul de Kruiff -
Paul de Kruiff reflects on the changes in photography, contrasting the simplicity and personal satisfaction of traditional methods with the automated processes of modern technology. He questions whether the magic of photography still exists.
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