Manchester Leica dealer David Stephens is rebuilding Oskar Barnack's 1934 workbench object by object, from a Siemens telephone to a Montblanc pencil. Chats Chatterjee hears how the finds came together.
A day at Leica's Wetzlar factory with Stefan Daniel, the outgoing 'Mister M', touring lens and camera production, the Ernst Leitz Museum, and hearing why film cameras never disappeared.
The Leica Lens List serves as a comprehensive reference for Leica M and LTM lenses, providing cataloguing, price tracking, comparison tools, and a community forum for enthusiasts and potential buyers.
Excerpt: A lens test at Brooklands turns into Rolls-Royce and Bentley Day, a Bentley Boys history lesson, and a chance meeting with Britain's number-plate expert — who also happens to edit Beethoven.
Oliver Bennett's photographic essay captures the dynamic patterns of everyday life at a motorway service station over a year, showcasing diverse human experiences in a single, unique location.
Jim Fisher's PCMag article highlights the growing popularity of adapting vintage lenses for modern mirrorless cameras, illustrating the practicality, benefits, and continued interest in using vintage optics across various sensor formats.
Ed Lara reflects on differing photographic styles, suggesting wildlife and aviation photography demand left-brain precision, while street photography embraces right-brain intuition and creativity, promoting a balanced artistic approach.
Bibury faces overwhelming visitor numbers, straining its resources and residents' patience. Efforts to manage tourism include improved traffic control and promoting longer stays, aiming for sustainable solutions to over-tourism.