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Very well said, Jennifer.
Thank you Victor.
Thanks for your kind words, Sylvie.
Thanks Maria.
Gema, Suffering is suffering anywhere in the world; whether it is children dying by gun violence in America or children…
Hoping for the best for your mother’s side of your family, Fiume.
You’re fortunate to be able to visit Cuba several times.
Very well said, Luigi. The Cuban people are special.
Thanks Russ — your kindness is deeply moving.
Thanks so much, Chats!
Jane, Thanks so much. You might be familiar with the place I purchased my Leicas…..
Ray, I certainly agree with you. Those things you mention were what I was referring to when I noted that…
Thank you for focusing on the positive in a country so filled with sadness. I also think that to talk…
Hello David. The option is available at the moment only within a PayPal account if you have one. Use the…
How do I make a monthly payment? The options above seem to be one-offs. David
This is wonderful; what you describe is so vivid. i loved reading your piece. Your pictures are delightful, beautiful. You…
It’s an interesting thought. I suspect that you have a split of owners/buyers who see the DL8 as either their…
Given the popularity of the various FF Leica ‘Monochrom’ models, the question arises: “Would / could, a CL Monochrom have…
Beautiful article. I traveled to the “Real” Havana 12 times over 10 years. I had what I called my Cuban…
You are correct .it is so great to visit Havana and meet the locals.my husband and I have been several…
Amazing article! Thank you so much for putting in all this effort to test M lenses on Lumix cameras! It’s…
If I may add something . . . this isn’t only a political or third world issue … as the…
Thank you for the way you see Cuba I was brought to. USA in 1966 next February is going to…
Well put. My spouse grew up in dire poverty. You do your best to survive, and, even if you escape,…
Congratulations on the beauty you saw for the short moments you spent in each place. Reality is…the cuban people no…
I travel to Cuba 2-3 times a year. I have made many friends. No matter what little they have, they…
This picture took a while for me to fully appreciate. Initially the fact that the fourth woman was mostly hidden…
Ref:”What exactly is Leica celebrating by choosing this?” Researching the selection criteria and past awards will explain the ‘why, how,…
Thank you for policing this group!
I agree that this is somewhat confusing. It is a picture chosen from the work of someone outstanding who has…
Yes Cuban are well educated people and love deeply but there struggle is real
Hi Kathy, It wasn’t exactly a preview, but I do intend to give our readers a dose of China tourism.…
Maybe I don’t understand the selection process used here … but I don’t understand why a picture from 1963 is…
Are we getting a preview here of your recent visit to China? Looks spectacular!
Political comments I have had to delete several highly charged political comments following the publication of this article. While I…
I think that the words that sum up the lives of the cuban people is ‘community spirit’, something that we…
Not all are communists but yes, the photographer forgot to mention the desperation that Cubans live day to day.
Thank you for your sensitive, evocative appreciation of Cuba and her peoples. Your pictures and words are truthful, sincere, honest,…
Thoroughly enjoyed your review, as ever. Like you, a Q3M 43 I would find irresistible. As I did the Q3…
It warms my heart to read about this authors experience in Cuba. When I travel to Cuba it is just…
Yes people are people all over the world. It is tragic that cuba is destroyed and the people are hungry…
I loved your article and pictures of my homeland, Cuba. My parents, my brother and I were lucky to arrive…
I have visited Cuba 3 times, from Australia, first in 2016. I made great friends there, staying in cases particulars…
I love Cuba and it’s people Been vacationing there for quite some time now and still always want to go…
I love Cuba and it’s people Been vacationing there for quite some time now and still always want to go…
[…] the company juiced revenue by slapping its logo on everything from Panasonic point-and-shoots to Fujifilm instant cameras, and now…
I now have my copy of Glas, and I can confidently say it’s the highest quality of production of any…
Love your article and photos . I have traveled to Cuba many times over the past 10 years. The people…
Excellent article and pics. You have an incredible way with words, your writings are fabulous, and this is no exception.…
I would like to thank MacFilos for publishing this photo essay. Also, my best to the many Cubans who continue…
Thanks for your kind words, Bill.
Thank you Virgil. “Faith, family and friends” is something every nation on earth could benefit from.
Thank you so much, Michele.
Heidi, It’s an honor for me to know a Cuban native would take the time to read my story and…
Thanks David. The Cuban people are truly special.
Thanks for you kind words, Ulrich.
I like both, your story and your pictures! Very impressive!
What a wonderfully truthful article. As I was reading and enjoying your photography it reminded me of my personal experiences…
I read the article with much curiosity and nostalgia, having been born in Havana and leaving shortly after the revolution.…
Great images and nice story, thank you 🙂
Thanks for that exposition Jono As I have passed the fifth anniversary of using the Q2M I intend to get…
Your gorgeous images brought back memories for me of growing up as a child in another comunist country, Romania. Your…
Excellent images. I went to Cuba in 2014, also with an M 240, and 4 lenses, a 35mm Summilux, 50mm…
John. Thanks did your three comments. All your suggestions are well founded and useful. I haven’t yet tried the M…
Isn’t the assumption that the focus point is at the center in the M-EV1? We can touch the screen to…
Agree! Two suggestions: Use FP only when shooting wide-open (it assumes everything is in focus when your aperture is at…
It’s not an ‘either-or’ proposition, but an ‘and’. Rangefinders are difficult / impossible to focus lenses wider than 28, teles,…
Thank you. No surprise, then, that I couldn’t find the reference online. It seems quite a lovely place. And still…the…
An interesting report, Jonathan. I have almost the same specification lens for my CL. (Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 asph giving me…
Great review of a beautiful lens. Its diminutive size hides great powers!
Pedney aka Pedn Vounder is a beach in Cornwall.
I’m not sure what a Pedney is, but the photo of the sand wash is quite beautiful. I do have…
Somebody in the Leica organisation did a huge favour for charities supported by the Catholic Church by donating this camera…
Looking forward to LSI’s global growth under your leadership. The best is yet to come.
Thanks, OMO. Appreciate the kind words.
Absolutely. Kudos to Phong.
Thanks for your comment. It’s the images that captivated me, and I had to understand the spark of creativity that…
Im i late? Great review and Great feeling to read this in doomscroll culture
Excellent, Jono. Well done as always!
Outstanding in concept and execution; beautiful and captivating images.
Hi Ed, this is of course a difficult topic with many facets. It is precisely this openness that I find…
I can only imagine how difficult it must have been to capture these photos. I look at the photo of…
That’s excellent Chats Really good
Good to see you on here, Chats. I’m glad you are emphasising the global aspects of Leica today which we…
Thanks Jon – good stuff.
The Hasselblad Xpan 45mm lens demonstrates how good the focal length is for landscapes. It had the field of view…
Hi There Andrew Glad you enjoyed it. As for the ISO – AI denoising works well, but it’s time and…
Thanks for the detailed info and lovely pics to go with it. I have a couple of points I’d appreciate…
You make a very good point. However, it is difficult for us to keep tabs on the entire industry, and…
Hi There Joel It really is astonishing to be able to shoot at f4 1/2000th in a dark room! and…
I see. You can always put a lens on the Pentax and never take it off! 😀 I just think…
I am assuming that LLL has patent lawyers. Their position is one of homage to Leica, reviving lenses that Leica…
Hi Jonathan, Wow! I always enjoy your images but your image of “Pednvounder looking North” really speaks to me. And…
Yes I did. I thought I mentioned it. However, I had in mind the fixed-lens compact and the only two…
Hi Phil, thanks so much for your comment. After a while, I am sure your navigation of the menu system…
Hi Lars, apologies for the slow reply! Thanks so much for your comment. My TL2 continues to amaze me, and…
Do you know about the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome? I didn’t notice any mention of it in your comparison…
I have a Q3 28 and I love it. It’s set on B&W almost all the time. This Q line…
I was looking through online photo reviews; noticed one titled “Leica CL is the mini M EV1” Tongue in cheek…
Bravo!