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Chicago Avenue with a Leica M246 Monochrom

Street James Rice -
James Rice discovered that Chicago Ave is a street that has many shades and contrasting images. It's a street in transition from traditional neighborhoods to the gloss of new gentrification. What often remains in the shadows is stubborn examples of poverty that never seem to go away.

A journey to the Adriatic with an SL2: does a camera with a mere 47MP still have a future?

Leica Fernando Toro -
Not every camera has to be the latest model. On a working trip to the Italian Riviera, Fernando Toro finds the Leica SL2 more than does the job he needs it to do. And there's no buyer's remorse.

An exclusive Macfilos preview of Glas — a seminal work on the Isle of Skye

News Andrew Tobin -
The making of Glas has taken seventeen years of painstaking work by Andrew Tobin to deliver his homage to the Isle of Skye. It was well worth the wait.

24 Hours of Le Mans Classic with Leica: A photographer’s dream weekend

Leica Mark Catto -
For motor racing fans, Le Mans is at the top of the list, including the Monaco Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500. But for fans of historic Le Mans race cars, there's the Le Mans Classic. These are the images and memories from that event

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.
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LEICA MOMENTS

Leica Classic Line: Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 in the hands of a proud owner

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The Leica Classic Line of retro lenses is proving very popular. After watching the progress, I decided to put my toe into the retro ripples a couple of months ago with the latest example…

Leica Update: We explain about the new firmware and latest options for the M9 sensor programme

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Firmware updates for Leica's M11, Q3, and D-Lux 8 are available, addressing EU regulations and enhancing functionalities. The M9 sensor upgrade program now includes selected film cameras, with trade-in pricing outlined.

Making a case for Leica: How my passion for rangefinders turned into a vocation

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Change is never easy, but when forced to reassess your life you discover how to marry old skills and interests to create new opportunities.

Leica Q3 43 “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways”

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The Leica Q3 43 is the perfect camera for me. I can count the ways, image after image.

How I discovered a simpler life through Leica

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"Just add more" has become the expression for companies to keep customers buying the latest model. But is that the best way to keep your customers happy?

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Macfilos will be off-air for two hours this evening — London time

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Macfilos will be offline on August 21, 2025, from 8 to 10 pm London time for server maintenance, which is expected to last no more than two hours.

Sigma announces the world’s first 200mm f/2.0 full-frame mirrorless prime with outstanding optical performance

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Leica M10-D: One of the worst digital cameras ever made?

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Mike criticises an article labelling the Leica M10-D among the worst digital cameras, despite its popularity. Discrepancies in the author's reasoning raise doubts about the list's credibility and editorial choices.

A guide to Fujifilm’s film simulations and techniques — and more gallery images

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Fujifilm's GFX100RF offers 20 film simulations for JPG and RAW processing, providing diverse creative options, including classic and modern styles, enhancing photography experiences during shooting and editing.

Macfilos Down: An apology from the editor

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Macfilos experienced a three-day outage. The site is now operational again, and Mike apologises to readers.

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