Film

Nick Carver: Master of large-format panoramic photography

Using a 6x17 format view camera, Nick Carver documents both the spectacular and quirky scenes to be found in California's cities and deserts, creating breathtaking, wide-angle photographs of his subjects.

The story of Don Morley: Shaping press photography over the decades

Don Morley, a renowned photographer and Leica enthusiast, reflects on his six-decade career in photojournalism, sharing experiences and insights from early beginnings to significant achievements in sports photography.

James Jarché — A largely forgotten former London Fleet Street press photographer

James Jarché — a now largely forgotten former London Fleet Street press photographer — came to fame in 1936 as the first photographer to capture the future Edward VIII and Mrs. Simpson in public. He was also the grandfather of the famous actor, Sir David Suchet…

Leica Monopan 50 Review: A new era of 35mm film

The author, a long-time film photographer, discusses his shift from 35mm film to digital, but finds promise in the new Leica Monopan 50 film, offering innovative color sensitivity and versatile processing.

Negative scanning: Affordable in-house solutions for film lovers

Digitising negatives or slides is something that friends of analogue photography or owners of archives often want to do in-house. This article suggest a few options.

Shooting Film in California: From Bombay Beach to Tuna Harbor

A visit to Southern California turns out to be the perfect opportunity to tackle some lesser-known sites with a couple of film cameras and some old rolls of film.

What Leica means to me: How I became a “collector extraordinaire”

David reflects on a childhood spent collecting antiques with their mother, unavoidable experiences shaping their identity. This passion evolved into a love for scientific instruments and photography, highlighting familial influence on collecting.

Unveiling Leica Monopan 50: High-resolution black-and-white film

Leica celebrates 100 years of 35mm photography by launching Monopan 50, a high-resolution black-and-white film designed for exceptional sharpness and tonal range, suitable for various photography styles.