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Meet the Praktica Family: a film camera and lens system at reasonable cost

Other brands Ken Davis -
The Praktica cameras from East Germany enjoyed a good reputation even in the West. Rightly so, as we see even after decades…

Classic Digital Cameras: Is the revival a passing phase?

Feature Articles Wayne Gerlach -
Interest in classic digital cameras is rising, prompting photographers to revisit early models, while discussions about potential collectible classics, such as the Leica X1, gain traction amid nostalgic sentiments.

Contax G System: The other rangefinder camera

Rangefinders Joerg-Peter Rau -
It was a shot-lived rangefinder option – maybe because it was too modern. The Contax G System consisted of two cameras and seven lenses. This article gives an overview of history and product range.

M-Mount lenses with automatic depth-of-field scale

L-Mount Jason Murray -
Our weekly news round continues with a new M-Mount lenses featuring an automatic depth-of-field scale. There's also a w(eir)dly named, vowelless panoramic digital full-frame camera with “viewfinder” aspirations, a design for a Lego M6, and a reminder of desirable Leica camera/lens bundles. We are also bringing tips on Leica’s perspective control, and news of the worst product name of the year...

The Ten Most-Read Articles of the Quarter: Gear news gets the views

Feature Articles Jason Murray -
Jason takes us on a quick tour through the most viewed Macfilos articles over the last three months. Gear reviews continue to be tremendously popular with the growing Macfilos readership.

The M Files (21): Zeiss Ikon SW, a very unusual camera for Leica M-Mount

Film Joerg-Peter Rau -
Our series about non-Leica M-Mount cameras, lenses and accessories continues with an unusual camera. In Part 21, Jörg-Peter takes on the Zeiss Ikon SW. Its striking feature is… the absence of a viewfinder.

The M Files Jubilee: Creating the largest knowledge base for M-Mount photographic gear

Film Jason Murray -
The M Files jubilee marks 20 episodes of a unique Macfilos series. It covers third-party lenses, cameras and accessories with Leica M-Mount. Read here why these articles could be useful for you

Phase One XC: Designed to be with you, always

Leica Mike Evans -
The new fixed-lens "compact" from PhaseOne XC puts Leica's Q3 in the shade in more ways than one, apart from costing ten times as much. If you want 151 MP muscle in a 1.82Kg go-anywhere body, then the PhaseOne XC could be for you...
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Absolute M Beginners: How to take the first step into Leica M ownership

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Leica M cameras can be both mythical and daunting. We take a look at what it's like for beginners to enter the world of M cameras and feel confident in their choices.

Exclusive unboxing of Leica M Edition 70 at London’s Red Dot Cameras

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Ivor Cooper of Red Dot Cameras unboxes the limited Leica M Edition 70, a collectors' set including a rare camera and accessories, celebrating both craftsmanship and the art of camera collecting.

46th Leitz Auction: After 100 Years, camera No. 112 leads the way

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The 46th Leitz Auction on June 27 celebrates the Leica camera's centenary, featuring rare items including the 0 series camera No. 112 with notable provenance linked to Oskar Barnack.

A Leica is a visual notebook: You can take everywhere

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For Jean Perenet Leicas act as perfect light visual notebooks for recording life.

Leica Classic Line: Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 in the hands of a proud owner

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The Leica Classic Line of retro lenses is proving very popular. After watching the progress, I decided to put my toe into the retro ripples a couple of months ago with the latest example…

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Hasselblad introduces the X2D II, latest version of its 100MP flagship medium-format camera, and XCD 35-100E lens

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Ricoh GR IV: Latest in the line of cult fixed-lens compacts

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The Ricoh GR IV, available from September, features significant upgrades including a new sensor, processor, and enhanced functionality, making it a notable improvement over its predecessor while maintaining its compact design.

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Sigma announces the world’s first 200mm f/2.0 full-frame mirrorless prime with outstanding optical performance

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The new Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS | Sports lens features an optical design of 19 elements in 14 groups, including 2 FLD and 2 SLD glass element to achieve exceptionally high optical performance.

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