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    Pentax 17: New film camera is received with mixed views

    Film Joerg-Peter Rau -
    They really did it: Ricoh has launched the new Pentax 17 film camera. It's half-format with a default portrait mode, pretty much as the young smartphone users love it, Will it be successful? And what do the first reviewers say?

    Photo Fair season in full swing — from London to Paris

    Events Mike Evans -
    Photo fair season is upon us. We preview the forthcoming Photokina and Bievres fairs. We also have news of a new Fujifilm House of Camera in London and a detailed look at how the human eye works.

    Jason’s Newsround: Everything you wanted to know about Kaizen, but were too afraid to ask

    Fujifilm Jason Murray -
    News review from Macfilos.com

    All the action from the Leica world: people, gatherings, cameras, firmware updates, and deals!

    Fujifilm Jason Murray -
    This week's news round is dominated by all the goings-on in the Leica world. If you fancy a weekend getaway with fellow enthusiasts, here's your chance. Or, if you would like to buy some used Leica gear with zero-interest financing, head to Mayfair. Perhaps you've already picked up a new SL3 or Sofort. In that case, we have some news for you. And if you would like to know what's going on beyond the Leica world, don't worry, Ricoh, Fujifilm, Panasonic, and Lomography all get a mention too.

    Do I Leica It? The latest step in my photographic journey

    Canon Gary Schwartzwald -
    The author describes his photographic journey from film, with a Pentax camera, through the world of Canon DSLRs, to a mirrorless Leica system. His final conclusion is a surprising one.

    All GAS and Gaiters: A reflection on a distressing condition affecting some photographers

    Canon Jon Cheffings -
    It's an affliction that most of us suffer from, one time or another, and it's difficult to treat effectively. Jon takes us through the tale of his own lifelong GAS, Gear Acquisition Syndrome, and discusses the remedies (if any)…

    APS-C cameras: The world keeps on turning after the death of the Leica CL

    Canon Joerg-Peter Rau -
    Leica has left the APS-C camera market with the discontinuation of the CL. But the assumption that a sensor size between Micro Four Thirds and full-frame has not future proved wrong.

    Leica, Linda, Mary, and Paul: spot the common denominator

    Events Keith James -
    The McCartney family might be best known for their music, but they are also talented photographers. A new exhibition at the National Portrait gallery, by Paul McCartney, provides a unique, insider view of the early days of the Beatles.

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    Jörg-Peter Rau (EU)
    Keith James (US)
    Jon Cheffings (US)

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    LEICA MOMENTS

    Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm zoom and 2x extender join the SL-System

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    Leica completes the trinity of fast zooms with the addition of a new 70-200 Vario-Elmarit-SL and a new x2 range extender

    Leica D-Lux 8 Review: Redesigned compact becomes a full member of the Leica family

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    Leica's redesign of the D-Lux 8 is a distillation of the rather fussy D-Lux 7 appearance and user interface. It looks gorgeous and works effectively. But in the process of simplification, Leica has thrown out some features which, we think, are actually essential.

    Classic Digital Cameras: Is the revival a passing phase?

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    Does the “classic digital” camera exist, or is the...

    M Files (26): Third-party lenses for Leica on steroids with 6-bit-coding and EXIF tweaking

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    M-Mount lenses from other manufacturers than Leica have no 6-bit coding. This brings a couple of disadvantages. Part 26 of our M Files series shows workarounds for do-it-yourself coding as well as for obtaining correct EXIF data in a digital workflow. 

    Leica Oskar Barnack Award: Announcement of this year’s shortlist

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    The shortlist of contenders for this year's Leica Oskar Barnack Award, LOBA 2024, has been announced. The list reflects a global photography community and its efforts to document the lived experiences of people from around the world.

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    Davide Monteleone and Maria Gutu head this year’s Oskar Barnack Awards

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    The two winners of the Leica Oskar Barnack Awards 2024 (LOBA) are Davide Monteleone and Maria Guțu. Read more...

    Top prices at the sixth Wetzlar Camera Auction: Christo’s wrapped Leica sells for €212,500.

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    Top prices were again achieved at the sixth Wetzlar Camera Auction last Saturday.

    Leica M11 family firmware update 2.1.3 tackles bugs and improves stability

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    Improved stability and bug fixing is included in the Leica M11 family firmware update…

    Panasonic: New Lumix S5D camera, 18-40mm tiny S zoom, white S9, and firmware updates

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    Panasonic's range of full-frame L-Mount cameras and lenses goes from strength to strength, with the addition of the new S5D, 10-40mm compact zoom, and new colourway for the S9.

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