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Ricoh Andrew Tobin -
With time on your hands in a familiar place, you can experiment with photographic overlays to create something completely different.

A Provençal village, a BBQ and a new Leica SL3-S

Travel Mark Catto -
Our primal brains are wired to detect sensory experiences. Mark is drawn by the scent of a Provençal BBQ competition and then experiences an assault on all senses, armed only with a new Leica SL3-S.

Rediscovering Portugal: A journey through time and taste

Leica John Shingleton -
The author reflects on a transformative journey to Portugal, revisiting cherished memories and adapting travel perspectives after loss. A river cruise reveals new experiences, photography opportunities, and nostalgia for past adventures.

The Great Fire of Chicago: An architectural turning point

Travel Jon Cheffings -
Chicago's history took a dramatic turn after the Great Fire by turning its growing affluence into an architectural heritage that distinguished it from other cities.

Entering the Big League: Three weeks with the Hasselblad X2D

Hasselblad Keith James -
A chance encounter with a Hasselblad X2D at a shopping mall led to a three-week loan of the camera, and a chance to find out how a Leica shooter would fare with the flagship camera from a rival premier brand.

The Regent’s Canal continued: A journey from industrial past to urban oasis

Leica Kevin Armstrong -
The Regent's Canal was built from 1816 to 1820. It was the M25 of its day, moving goods around north London. Kevin continues with part 2 of his journey following the canal.

A Croatian Adventure Continues: Photographing Dubrovnik’s old city

Travel Keith James -
Dubrovnik, The Pearl of the Adriatic, lives up to its reputation as a spectacular destination and a feast for photographers. Remember to take a good zoom lens though.

The Art of Railway Photography: Capturing steam engines and a bit of trainspotting on the side

Leica Keith Walker -
Keith Walker, a passionate photographer of steam engines, reflects on trainspotting's history and evolution, emphasizing its charm, enduring allure, and his own journey through photography and heritage railways.
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Leica CL: Field testing Leica’s popular and much-lamented APSC system in Scotland

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How well does the Leica CL stand up to braving the elements of the far north of Scotland in this Field Test

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This year the Leica Oscar Barnack (LOBA) photography contest, is being celebrated as part of the Leica Centenary celebrations under the banner of “100 Years of Leica: Witness to a Century”. 

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Leica Reunion: When 554 met 555 after a hundred years on the road

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On 26 June 2025, Leica celebrated the 100th birthday of two original cameras, models 554 and 555, with a party at the factory. Ivor Cooper brought No. 555 to be reunited with No. 554

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Leica celebrates its 100th anniversary with a host of exciting events around the globe and seven exclusive new products, from cameras to books, to lenses, to binoculars.

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

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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.

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Leica announces the Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH lens, a compact, lightweight standard zoom with a constant aperture, priced at £1,650, available worldwide starting June 12, 2025.

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.

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