Reviews

Hasselblad X2D II and 35-100E: Probably, the best camera-lens combination in the world

Hasselblad Keith James -
The Hasselblad X2D II brings significant improvements in ergonomics and continuous autofocus over its predecessor, and when coupled with the new XCD 30-100E zoom, the combination delivers outstanding flexibility and image quality.

M EV1 Review: A new era for Leica cameras

Leica Jonathan Slack -
Jonathan Slack reviews the Leica M EV1 camera featuring an electronic viewfinder (EVF), its advantages, user experience, and implications for traditional rangefinder enthusiasts, acknowledging various needs and preferences.

Bowman Duo straps and new shoulder pad paired with Leica M and SL ranges

Accessories Mike Evans -
The Bowman Duo offers versatile camera straps combining neck and wrist options, enhancing comfort with heavier cameras. An additional shoulder pad alleviates pressure, available in various colours for customisation.

Billingham Weekender: A stylish and high-quality duffel to complement your camera bag

Accessories Mike Evans -
Owners of Billingham camera bags will understand the appeal of the Weekender duffel bag. It brings exceptional, quality, simplicity, and durability for short trips and perfectly complements the camera bag

Prioritising Weight Over Speed: Panasonic scores again with the Lumix 28-200mm zoom

Panasonic Keith James -
Keith extends the focal-length range of his travel kit with a cracking new Panasonic zoom: the Lumix 28-200mm f/4.0-7.1.

Fujifilm GFX100RF Long-Term Test: Unique fixed-lens medium format compact

Fujifilm Mike Evans -
The Fujifilm GFX100RF is an innovative compact medium-format camera, offering exceptional image quality and advanced in-camera processing. While it has limitations such as a slow aperture, performance excels in most photographic conditions.

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.

Entering the Big League: Three weeks with the Hasselblad X2D

Hasselblad Keith James -
A chance encounter with a Hasselblad X2D at a shopping mall led to a three-week loan of the camera, and a chance to find out how a Leica shooter would fare with the flagship camera from a rival premier brand.
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The Art of Railway Photography: Capturing steam engines and a bit of trainspotting on the side

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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.

Travelling light with a Leica: A photographer’s journey 

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

Leitz Photographica Auction No 46: The results

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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.

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

Enhance your photography with IDSworks handgrips for Leica Q3 and Leica CL

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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.

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