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Opinion

The purity and the privilege of owning a Leica

Leica Bud Parr -
A Leica changes the way you photograph, but it comes with challenges of difficulties using a rangefinder, to cost, to accusations of simply being jewellery. It takes time to cut through the competing arguments to see the truth.

Eyes wide-open: A review of the Summilux range of Leica lenses

M-Mount Giles Johnson -
“Astonishing performance.” “Excellence without compromise.” Both statements describe the Leica Summilux range of lenses.

Travelling light with a Leica: A photographer’s journey 

Leica Bill Royce -
Traveling light took on a new meaning for Bill Royce when he discovered his first Leica which took him on journeys around the world.

Ten Most-Popular Macfilos Articles of the Quarter: Now that’s what we call eclectic

Opinion Editorial Team -
This quarter's list of most-popular Macfilos articles covers not only camera gear, but also a car review and news of a non-existent piece of kit.

How discovering a Leica M9 created a fresh enthusiasm for photography

Leica Keith Walker -
For Keith Walker a Kodak Box Brownie may have been the first step, but discovering a Leica M9 transformed his photographic experience and the start of a relationship with Leica.

Soft Shutter Releases: pros and cons explained

Accessories Mike Evans -
The author expresses mixed feelings about soft shutter release buttons for cameras. While they enhance handling and reduce shake, they often unscrew easily and get lost. Cheaper options can ease the pain but come with provisos.

What Leica means to me: How I became a “collector extraordinaire”

Leica 100 David Smith -
The author reflects on his upbringing by antique-dealer mother and how this influenced his later passion for collecting Leica cameras.

What Leica means to Sir David Suchet CBE — “a joyous and memorable part of my life”

Leica David Suchet -
For Sir David, Leica brings memories of memorable and joyous occasions in his life that started with spending time with his late grandfather Fleet Street photographer James Jarche.
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LEICA MOMENTS

Leica CL in Scotland: Final test for Leica’s much-lamented APSC camera

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All good things must come to an end. Seven years on after an intensive week of testing the Leica CL in the Highlands of Scotland, how did it perform? Was it a "keeper" and why did Leica kill it off?

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…

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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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