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    Leica X1: Neglected for five years but now resurrected, and it’s as good as ever

    Feature Articles John Shingleton -
    The Leica X1 was John's passion. It became his favourite lightweight carry around camera. Then it languished unloved for five years. It's now been resurrected and it's as good as ever...

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

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

    Light Lens Lab’s new/old 28mm f/2.8 9E

    Leica Ed Schwartzreich -
    Light Lens Lab re-made another classic Leitz/Leica lens: The first Elmarit 28/2.8, also called 9E for its nine elements, comes with an interesting mixture of old virtues and modern improvements.

    Classic Digital Cameras: Is the revival a passing phase?

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

    The Leica M5: Ugly duckling or the most underrated rangefinder ever?

    Feature Articles Joerg-Peter Rau -
    When the Leica M5 came out in 1971, it was received with much criticism. Too big, too ugly. The built-in light metering got less praise. Even Leica collectors often ignore this ill-fated M model. We give it a try and show what the M5 is capable of.

    My decision is final: We will take the risk — Ernst Leitz II in June 1924

    Events William Fagan -
    One hundred years ago this week, Ernst Leitz II took the momentous decision to produce the Leica Camera. But it was by no means a unanimous decision, as the legend of the meeting suggests…

    Lawrence of Arabia: It’s 89 years since he died on his beloved Brough motorcycle

    Film Mike Evans -
    The story of T.E. Lawrence, Lawrence of Arabia, continues to fascinate 89 years after his death. He died in a motorcycle accident while riding his cherished Brough Superior SS100 on 29 May 1935.

    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.
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    LEICA MOMENTS

    Leica cupboard at Macfilos HQ almost bare. Strange happenings at the blog

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    Here at Macfilos, our Leica cupboard is almost bare. Whatever next? Mike looks at the comings and goings of the blog's test fleet…

    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. 

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    NEWS LAST MONTH

    New Macfilos: Modern image, more involving, more ways to explore the world of photography

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    Macfilos has been completely revised, with a much more involving front page and easier-to-read articles...

    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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