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Fujifilm GFX100RF Review: 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.

System Minimalism: Renewing acquaintance with the Billingham Pola Stowaway

Accessories Mike Evans -
Mike is on a minimalist streak. Today's compact new power houses are changing the bag requirements. Guess what cameras he can fit into the tiny Billingham Pola Stowaway…

Leica Classic Line: Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 in the hands of a proud owner

Leica Keith Walker -
The Leica Classic Line of retro lenses is proving very popular. After watching the progress, I decided to put my toe into the retro ripples a couple of months ago with the latest example…

Review: Urth Magnetic Filters vs Lee Seven5

Accessories Andrew Tobin -
Filters can be messy and sometimes you just leave them at home and regret it. Urth filters are magnetic, compact, and easy to add. No argument not to take them.

The new Rollei 35AF: I want to fall in love, but it’s not so easy

Film Joerg-Peter Rau -
The Rollei 35AF is one of the few newly developed film cameras. Does it live up to its big name? Here comes the review after months of field testing.

Leica Accessories: Arte di Mano M11-D Case Review

Accessories Mike Evans -
Arte di Mano camera cases are some of the best in the world. And this retro-style case for the screenless Leica M11-D adds the finishing touch to a sought-after camera…
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LEICA MOMENTS

Leica CL in Scotland: Final test for Leica’s much-lamented APSC camera

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All good things must come to an end. Seven years on after an intensive week of testing the Leica CL in the Highlands of Scotland, how did it perform? Was it a "keeper" and why did Leica kill it off?

Third-party thumb grips and hoods: Any good?

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When you buy an expensive compact camera, there is a temptation to add factory accessories, such as thumb grips and hoods. But there are thousands of inexpensive alternatives on the market. Are they any good?

Leica, for me, is the joyful pinnacle of photography

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Joy is a hard word to associate with inanimate objects. But a Leica in the hand transcends that. The simplicity of focussing makes it a joy to use.

The new Safari edition joins Leica’s expanding M11 lineup

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The Leica M11-P Safari is the latest in a long line of distinctive olive green cameras that have added a distinctive look to the M since the 1970s.

Click go the shears, snap goes the shutter of the Leica Q3 43

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It's called Kangaroo Island, but it's the Merino sheep that keep the economy ticking over. John investigates the origin of China's woolly jumpers…

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NEWS LAST MONTH

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

Exclusive special editions to celebrate 100 years of Leica

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Leica celebrates its 100th anniversary with a host of exciting events around the globe and seven exclusive new products, from cameras to books, to lenses, to binoculars.

Unveiling Leica Monopan 50: High-resolution black-and-white film

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Leica celebrates 100 years of 35mm photography by launching Monopan 50, a high-resolution black-and-white film designed for exceptional sharpness and tonal range, suitable for various photography styles.

Leica launches compact Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH zoom

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Leica announces the Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH lens, a compact, lightweight standard zoom with a constant aperture, priced at £1,650, available worldwide starting June 12, 2025.

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