Opinion

Keith Walker, a passionate photographer of steam engines, reflects on trainspotting's history and evolution, emphasizing its charm, enduring allure, and his own journey through photography and heritage railways.

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

The 100th anniversary of the Leica Camera in Wetzlar drew over 800 guests, culminating in a successful auction where record prices were achieved for rare cameras and lenses.

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

René Tielenburg reflects on the importance of handgrips for Leica cameras, praising IDSworks designs for enhancing stability and aesthetics while addressing practical functionality and customization options for the Leica Q3 and CL models.

The 40th AOP Photography Awards comprise ten individual subject categories, plus additional Awards for Best Commissioned and Best Personal work selected by key industry figures from all the selected finalists.

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

The Oskar Barnack Awards (LOBA) are the highly prestigious photographic awards, with winners selected from over 300 submissions and judged by 120 experts in 50 countries. The winners were honoured at a celebration at the Leica headquarters in Wetzlar.

Leitz Photographica Auction celebrates the Leica I's centenary with an auction titled “Motion,” featuring significant photographs embodying dynamic social and aesthetic transformations, set for 30 October 2025.

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