Opinion

Labour of Love: How Mike wrote 5,000 articles for Macfilos over 18 years

News Richard Watts -
Editor Mike Evans has dedicated 18 years to Macfilos, authoring over seven million words, transitioning from Apple to Leica, and now leading a team of enthusiastic contributors passionate about photography.

Is the Fujifilm X-E5 a Leica alternative? Here comes the real-world review

Fujifilm Joerg-Peter Rau -
The Fujifilm X-E5 has taken the world by storm. Is it a viable alternative for Leica photographers too? A real-world test provides the answer.

The Answers: Choosing between monochrome and colour conversion images

Opinion Jon Cheffings -
Last week, Macfilos celebrated monochrome photography, featuring insights and tributes to notable photographers, and discussions on perceptions of monochrome images from colour conversions.

41 Days with the Leica M EV1: Love at first sight, but is it a long-term relationship?

Leica Olaf Reichardt -
Olaf explores his transition to the Leica M EV1 after frustrations with traditional rangefinders, ultimately finding its compactness appealing but favouring autofocus systems with better performance for his photography needs.

Can you tell the difference between a pure monochrome image and one processed from colour?

Opinion Jon Cheffings -
The article discusses the comparison between dedicated monochrome cameras and colour cameras producing black-and-white images, emphasising differences in quality, processing, and personal choice regarding photographic preferences and investment.

The story of Don Morley: Shaping press photography over the decades

Feature Articles Mike Evans -
Don Morley, a renowned photographer and Leica enthusiast, reflects on his six-decade career in photojournalism, sharing experiences and insights from early beginnings to significant achievements in sports photography.

How I rediscovered monochrome after 15 years as a non-believer

Leica John Shingleton -
After years of monochrome photography, the author embraced colour with digital but has recently rekindled an appreciation for monochrome, exploring software conversions and techniques while resisting new camera purchases.

Celebrating Black and White Photography with the Macfilos Monochrome Week

Opinion Jon Cheffings -
Macfilos celebrates the bicentennial of photography this week by highlighting black and white photography's significance, featuring classic articles from renowned photographers, and a review of a future classic monochrome camera.
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