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.
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.
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...
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.
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 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
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...