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Opinion

Leica vs. Fujifilm: How the APS-C race was won

Fujifilm Joerg-Peter Rau -
A sucessful system on the one side and orphaned cameras and lenses on the other: What Fujifilm did right with APS-C – and why Leica failed to do so.

Compact Camera Market: Is the Japanese fixed-lens boom starting a worldwide trend?

Opinion Editorial Team -
Japan has experienced a resurgence in compact camera popularity, led by younger users seeking unique aesthetics distinct from smartphones, alongside a gifting culture, with fixed-lens models dominating sales.

L-Mount Lenses: Exploring the world of 50mm primes for Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma photographers

L-Mount Editorial Team -
The L-Mount system, developed by Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma, provides a diverse range of high-quality 50mm primes for various photography needs, balancing performance, size, and affordability for users.

One year with the Leica Q3 43: Normal madness or the madness of the normal?

Leica Claus Sassenberg -
The article discusses the author's experiences with the Leica Q3 43 camera over a year, highlighting its advanced features, performance in various conditions, and improvements through firmware updates.

The Birth of Television: John Logie Baird’s 1926 demonstration in London’s Soho

News Mike Evans -
On 26 January 1926, John Logie Baird demonstrated the first working television in London, showcasing moving greyscale images. Despite later developments, Baird's pioneering efforts laid the groundwork for modern television technology.

XPAN and my love affair with a quirky film format

Opinion Mike Amos -
The author recounts discovering the XPAN camera and being inspired by its wide-format capability akin to classic films. Mark has been blending his passions for photography, and his work in the cinema industry, for 25 years.

The Essential Photographer: Mechanist, Minimalist, or Maximalist?

Opinion Jon Cheffings -
Explores different interpretations of “Das Wesentliche” in photography, categorizing photographers into three essential groups: Mechanists, Minimalists, and Maximalists, each with unique approaches to equipment and shooting styles.

Best of Macfilos Photography: Editorial picks 2025

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Each year, the editorial team view thousands of images, featured in the hundreds of articles submitted by our contributors. Amongst the many superb pictures we see, a handful invariably stand out. So, here are the favourite photos selected by each member of the Macfilos team.
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LEICA MOMENTS

Leica Client Services Soho: Customer care and Akademie under one roof

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Leica Camera UK has opened Leica Client Services Soho, a 1,700-square-foot centre in London, combining photography workshops and customer care, enhancing repair services and fostering a creative community.

Leica Store returns to Harrods with more space and access to Akademie activities

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Leica Camera UK has reopened its expanded Harrods store, featuring various product categories and a private classroom for workshops, enhancing customer engagement and creating a unique shopping experience.

Meandering through a delightfully damp and monochromatic Sunday in Paris

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Mark Catto discovers that the charms of having Paris all to yourself for a day are not to be undervalued or dampened by a little rain. And yes, it's still beautiful.

Voigtländer camera sells for half a million among record prices secured at the Wetzlar Camera Auction

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The WCA this year spotlit a rare Voigtländer camera from the earliest days of photography, which sold for a remarkable €500,000.

Curiosity in Decay: What abandoned items may reveal

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In Yorkshire, they say “Where's there's muck, there's brass.” What you discover many not be financially valuable, but the simple stories that can be told are well worth it and worth a picture.

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NEWS LAST MONTH

Exploring grief and identity in Sayuri Ichida’s Absentee at the Leica Gallery, London

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Sayuri Ichida's exhibition "Absentee" explores loss, grief, and immigration through personal experiences, using her body to symbolize life's fragility. The show runs from January 17 to March 19 at Leica Gallery, London.

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome: New pocket camera dedicated to black-and-white photography

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Ricoh has launched the GR IV Monochrome camera, featuring a 25.74-megapixel sensor and advanced monochrome capabilities, priced at $2,200 in the USA and £1,700 in the UK.

2025 Tamarkin Auction highlights and insights

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The World of Leica Auctions article highlights intriguing, albeit less extravagant, items sold in the auction, such as the Detrola “400” Camera and unique lenses. The evolving marketplace continues to offer surprises for collectors who show curiosity and interest.

Highlights of 2025: Articles, reviews, and the Macfilos team

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Macfilos has had a successful year, publishing a record number of articles and achieving significant page view growth thanks to our readers. The team explored diverse equipment and travel experiences while preparing for 2026.

Comprehensive Leica firmware updates for the SL-System and Q3 Family

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Leica has announced comprehensive firmware updates for its SL-series and Q3 family cameras, enhancing performance of the respective cameras across a range of features.

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