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After the Great Fire: Chicago’s architectural revolution

Travel Jon Cheffings -
From the ashes of the Great Fire of Chicago grew the first and second schools of architecture which put Chicago on the map. The revolution continues here.

June in “La Cornouaille” with a pair of Leica X cameras

Travel Jean Perenet -
Jean Perenet explores the rugged coastline of Brittany and discovers connections with its British neighbours, Cornwall and Wales, while on holiday.

And now for something completely different

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.
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LEICA MOMENTS

Third-party thumb grips and hoods: Any good?

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When you buy an expensive compact camera, there is a temptation to add factory accessories, such as thumb grips and hoods. But there are thousands of inexpensive alternatives on the market. Are they any good?

Leica, for me, is the joyful pinnacle of photography

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Joy is a hard word to associate with inanimate objects. But a Leica in the hand transcends that. The simplicity of focussing makes it a joy to use.

The new Safari edition joins Leica’s expanding M11 lineup

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The Leica M11-P Safari is the latest in a long line of distinctive olive green cameras that have added a distinctive look to the M since the 1970s.

Click go the shears, snap goes the shutter of the Leica Q3 43

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It's called Kangaroo Island, but it's the Merino sheep that keep the economy ticking over. John investigates the origin of China's woolly jumpers…

Leica: Where innovation and humanity meet

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It's rare that companies can combine the drive to innovate and continue to do so over 100 years, and still act in humanitarian ways to fulfill their social contract.

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NEWS LAST MONTH

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

Exclusive special editions to celebrate 100 years of Leica

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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.

Leica launches compact Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH zoom

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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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