Goodbye Leica X2, hello Panasonic Lumix GX9
When the trust old Leica X2 gave up the ghost, where to turn. Jean Perenet has migrated to the similarly sized Panasonic Lumix GX9, swapping APS-C for micro four-thirds along the way...
Choosing the best camera for black-and-white photography
If you want the most satisfying experience in shooting black-and-white images, better go for a dedicated monochrome sensor. But what are the best choices outside the Leica camp?
Leica Q2: The joys of crop-to-zoom
Crop to zoom is a gimmick, right? But these prints from the Leica Q2 are enough to change our view
Japan: Impressions and a quirky angle on a fascinating country
More travels in Japan viewed in colour and with emphasis on the wider angles
Review: Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH
First look at the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 by Jonathan Slack
Leica-Lumix L-mount Lowdown: Perspectives and Permutations
WARNING!
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The following article contains material that may be harmful, traumatising, or infuriating to Sony, Canon, Fuji or Nikon users
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Leica Q2: Digital versus optical zoom
Digital zoom, bad. Optical zoom, good. But are we beginning to see wider acceptance of digital zoom when superior lens technology is complementing today's huge sensors?
Panasonic’s Lumix S5 kit: The Lightweight L-Mount alternative
Better late than never. For some reason, the Panasonic S5 kit I ordered in September has just arrived at Macfilos Towers, at least a...
Panasonic 24-70 S Pro: How it stacks up against Leica’s Vario-Elmarit-SL and the Lumix...
How does Panasonic's new 24-70mm Lumix S Pro zoom compare with the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm? On paper, the new Lumix offers a good deal.
Leica D-Lux 7: Problems processing RWL files – monochrome output
It looks like Lightroom currently doesn’t like the new Leica D-Lux 7, despite its Panasonic sibling having been on the market for several months. RWL files are currently processing in monochrome, so beware.
