Opinion

Vintage Digital Cameras: The point-and-shoot revival

Noughties digital compacts and classic film cameras are selling for surprising sums, driven by young buyers tired of smartphone perfection. I look at the numbers, the risks, and my special drawer of forgotten cameras.

Getty Images bankruptcy: Not dead, just going private

Getty Images has filed for Chapter 11 and will leave the stock market. Why its customers stopped buying, where the money went, and what remains of the picture-licensing business.

All in a Day’s Work: Out and about with the Leica M10-P

Ed Lara takes his Leica M10-P off the shelf for a day of shooting around his neighborhood, Manhattan streets, and an evening event, and finds it changes what he sees as much as how he shoots.

CIPA August 2026: Compacts surge as full frame slumps

CIPA's August figures show camera shipments down 3.2% this year as their value rises 3.7%. We look at the full-frame slump, the compact boom, rising prices and the outlook for 2026.

Leica vs OM System: the weather-sealing verdict

Most cameras are called weather-sealed without proof. Only Leica and OM System back the claim with a certified IP rating — here's what the numbers actually mean, and who earns them.

Behind the Scenes: Rhythm and Form art exhibition

A behind-the-scenes account of getting three selected composite images printed, framed, and hung in a Coronado gallery show, from cable systems to opening night.

The Leica Q4: what does the opinionated crystal ball say?

Jon Cheffings explores the Leica Q4 anticipated in 2027, but uncertainty exists regarding specifications, including sensor, processor, and handling improvements, while likely featuring incremental upgrades rather than radical changes.

Can you successfully use a Leica Q3 43 for a model shoot?

Dan Tamarkin's Leica Palooza features workshops, street photography, and model shoots. Participants learn tips and techniques while using Leica cameras, sharing experiences, and reflecting on their photographic journeys.