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All about the Ricoh GR IV: specs, design, and updates

The Ricoh GR IV, set for late 2025 release, features a new APS-C sensor, lens, and enhancements while maintaining its successful lightweight design, continuing the legacy of the GR series.

Third-party thumb grips and hoods: Any good?

When you buy an expensive compact camera, there is a temptation to add factory accessories, such as thumb grips and hoods. But there are thousands of inexpensive alternatives on the market. Are they any good?

The Ten Most-Read Articles of the Quarter: It’s not just about Leica gear

This quarter's review highlights Macfilos' most-read articles, primarily gear reviews focused on Leica and select other brands. Contributors have been active, celebrating the centennial of the Leica M camera.

The Pocketable Ricoh GRIIIx HDF – good enough?

Is the Ricoh GR3X HDF good enough for a discerning photographer like yourself? Andrew Tobin helps you to decide for yourself…

Crop zoom: How viable is digital zooming on modern fixed-lens cameras?

The current crop of popular fixed lens wide-angle-lens cameras all feature variations of crop-to-zoom. You are positively encouraged to...

Classic Digital Cameras: Is the revival a passing phase?

Does the “classic digital” camera exist, or is the term an oxymoron? Many believe that a classic is, by...

Pentax 17: New film camera is received with mixed views

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?

USB-C: The standard that makes reliable in-camera charging a reality

What does USB-C mean to you? Convenience, fewer cables, lower cost, in-camera charging? The latest connector, which is now virtually universal, is all these things. But in the photographic world there is still controversy because the new standard has encouraged manufacturers to concentrate on in-camera charging and the removal of external charging options. Not everyone welcomes this…