Opinion

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.

Electronic Viewfinders: Do we really need them in compact cameras?

Opinion Mike Evans -
Panasonic's TZ300/ZS300 compact camera introduces a one-inch sensor and 15x optical zoom, but omits the electronic viewfinder, raising concerns about usability for serious photographers transitioning from smartphones.

Back to Simplicity: Rediscovering the art of film photography

Opinion Paul de Kruiff -
Paul de Kruiff reflects on the changes in photography, contrasting the simplicity and personal satisfaction of traditional methods with the automated processes of modern technology. He questions whether the magic of photography still exists.

AI and Photography: Are they friends or foes?

Opinion Keith James -
Ever more powerful artificial intelligence systems have begun to impact the world of photography. Is this good or bad? The author decided to try his hand at using an AI model to help his photography. His conclusion? AI is a friend rather than a foe.

Leica’s journey to UI convergence: In conversation with Stefan Daniel and Nico Köhler

Leica Jon Cheffings -
Leica's journey to UI convergence highlights challenges in balancing simplicity with demands for features. Insights from the company's philosophy and customer experience reinforce the desire for intuitive design and simplcity.

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.
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