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The Answers: Choosing between monochrome and colour conversion images

Opinion Jon Cheffings -
Last week, Macfilos celebrated monochrome photography, featuring insights and tributes to notable photographers, and discussions on perceptions of monochrome images from colour conversions.

Street Art: You’ve got to look up to see what’s going down

Street Jon Cheffings -
This article emphasises the importance of exploring and appreciating street art across various neighbourhoods, highlighting its evolution and cultural significance, while encouraging people to discover art in their surroundings.

Hands-on with the Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 for L-Mount: A walk on the wide side

Viltrox Keith James -
The Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 lens gives L-Mount photographers an impressive, ultra-wide option that is both sharp and fast. If you fancy exploring the creative opportunities to be found at the wide end of the focal length range, this is a superb tool for the job.

The monochrome madness of Paul Reid, master shooter

Photographers Andrew Owen-Price -
Paul Reid, an award-winning British photographer, has chosen to focus exclusively on black and white photography, particularly emphasizing street portraits, shot on Leica Monochrom cameras.

Telephotography with the Leica TL2: Chasing a killer sunset shot

Landscape Keith James -
Could pairing a Leica TL2 with a Sigma telephoto zoom give the author enough optical reach to capture a memorable sunset photograph before it's too late in the season? Read on to find out.

Why You Should Visit Camden Lock: A historical perspective

Ricoh Mike Evans -
Living in London offers diverse attractions, but locals often overlook tourist spots. The author reflects on Camden Lock's industrial history and its transformation into a popular market, blending heritage with modern leisure.

Philadelphia: The signs of history are everywhere you look

Travel Jon Cheffings -
In December 1775, Philadelphia buzzed with revolutionary fervour amid harsh winter conditions. Fast-forward 250 years to reflect on that history while embracing how Philadelphia has become “The city of brotherly love.”

Zeiss Biogon 25/2.8 ZM: A superb one-lens option when hiking with a rangefinder

Zeiss Keith James -
The Zeiss Biogon 25/2.8 ZM proved to be a versatile companion for a Leica M camera, covering all the bases on a trip to the great outdoors in the American Southwest.
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