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Thanks Mark! The Q-series are indeed fantastic cameras for the travel photographer. I am a big fan of the original…
Hi Michael, and many thanks! Having seen the early morning antics that some landscape photographers get up to in order…
That’s very kind, William. Mike might have something up his sleeve!
Enjoyed the photo set and story. Nice work getting up early and beating the crowds. The empty photos of the…
Lovely to see your piece here Keith. Your path is a bit similar to mine, but I fell down the…
I bought one of these and was not impressed. It may be that because I like small phones, that the…
Thanks, Mark. I have also become a firm fan of wide-angle fixed-lens cameras over the past ten years. I’ve adapted.…
Many thanks Kathy. It is certainly the look on the lads face!
Thanks for your thoughts on the Q line-up Mike. I couldn’t agree more and can’t help but wonder what I…
A wonderful retrospective of your trip Keith. I am so glad you enjoyed using your Q and that it clearly…
I thoroughly enjoyed reading along with your journey Jon. Looking forward to your next article already. Cheers, Mark
I thoroughly enjoyed reading along with your journey Jon. Looking forward to your next article already. Cheers, Mark
Absolutely wonderful. Lovely imagery and a very interesting read. Thank you! Cheers Mark
I never thought I’d be looking at a rally, but your photo of the ‘mechanic’ and an exhausted young driver…
I have been using soft releases for years. My good friend Tom Abrahamsson invented what he called the “Softie” many…
Thanks, Alistair, useful information. I’m sure readers will be interested. It appears that Leica and other manufacturers don’t seem concerned…
You are very welcome. Hopefully you will make it back to see how it has changed, and what has stayed…
A big thank you also from me, Andy. I was twice on Harris during my abroad year at Glasgow University…
From a mechanical engineer’s viewpoint, they are an extremely bad idea. They allow far greater loads to be transmitted into…
Interesting that the Leica AG firm, which produces Leica cameras, owns the ‘Leitz’ name and not the ‘Leica’ name. I…
Thanks Paul. Practice, and a great location, makes perfect.
Andrew Stunning images of a travel worthy place. Also, a big “Thank You” for showing how long exposures done well…
Thanks David, much appreciated. I wrote up a review of my Urth filters here on Macfilos. I’m impressed, especially as…
Apologies Mike and Co for the double comment, no idea how it did that. 🤣
Simply stunning long exposure work Andrew, from a very beautiful location. It was good to read of someone using Urth…
Simply stunning long exposure work Andrew, from a very beautiful location. It was good to read of someone using Urth…
Hi Jean. The landscape is still just as rugged and beautiful. What has changed is the increase in the number…
Hi Paul. Yes, it’s been a real “journey” as my photography has evolved. I feel like I know what I’m…
That’s extremely kind Kathy, many thanks. To be considered on your wall alongside a Hiroshige is a huge compliment. If…
The comparison between the 2013 shots and the now shots certainly demonstrate your personal progress, Andy, and if I recollect,…
There’s an enormous amount to this article: sehr schwer. as my German tutor would say. Amount of what? Travelogue. Teaching…
Some long exposure images are truly amazing. I was in Harris some 40 years ago and it doesn’t seems to…
Thanks Kevin. Agreed on being printed large. I’m out of wall space annoyingly so I might have to have a…
I’m sure you could sneak in while I’m not looking 🙂
So, since you’ve laid claim to it, we have no alternative to searching for a Harris ‘look-alike’! But those dinners…
Lovely long exposures Andrew, thanks. They would look good printed large, framed and hung on a wall. Good travel advice…
The absence of strap lugs is a killer for anyone who actually wants to use it rather than collect.
Bugs do seem to have a habit of turning up after languishing in pavement cracks (my experience and Keith James’s).…
Yes, that’s a technical detail I should have mentioned, the smallrig has a rubber gromit on it, so when screwed…
I’ve only ever tried a soft release button once on an x100, lost it on the first outing. Never been…
I bought a smallrig L bracket for my Fuji, it came with a red shutter release button. I fitted it…
I thought the safari M11 was the last version Leica is going to pull out of M11 series, but I…
What a coincidence ! I have both red bugs shown in Mr. Evans’ photo and a black version of the…
Hi James, great to hear! It’s a nifty bit of kit. All the best, Keith
I absolutely love soft shutter releases. I lost my first release what seemed like instantly! My additional superlative Match Technical…
The knurling on the dials and aperture ring is truly gorgeous. Also the Leitz Wetzlar engraving on the M11-D’s shutter…
Thanks, René. I hadn’t seen. But, coincidentally, here is the reply from Leica PR which has just come it: The…
Mike, when you look closely at the top of this camera, the letters W and T are visible, so if…
The photograph of the D-Lux 8 100 edition is very curious. Has anyone else noticed that the zoom lever, concentric…
I got a 1958 Kodak Retinette…used the same lightmeter for it…and dang…lol…the pictures came out perfect!!!
Looks like they love cracks in the pavement.
Hi Mike, I have twice lost the bright red soft shutter button on my M240. On each occasion, I noticed…
Glad you found it useful, Kathy. I suspect the O-ring idea has been around for a while, but I hadn’t…
Thanks for this — a genuinely useful post! I’d always wanted a good soft release, but didn’t want to pay…
Many thanks, Jörg-Peter. I’ll try to keep the articles coming. All the best ~david
I’m happy this one resonated with you, BD. Thanks for sharing the anecdote from your childhood. It sounds like we…
Keith, thanks so much for the kind comment. It’s much appreciated. You need to get yourself an old brass Leica…
What’s that saying? “Simple things should be simple. Complex things should be possible.” Alan Kay? I’d say Apple does that…
Yes, Apple is certainly not flawless, and those Disk not properly ejected messages have been irritating me as well since…
Dear David, thank you for this extraordinary article. Thanks for sharing your story, your thoughts and what Leica means to…
Bonsoir Francis, je shoote raw + jpegs. Je traite les deux mais les jpegs fins sont très bons si tu…
What a wonderful piece. Having grown up in the 50s as the only child of two serious antique collectors I…
Hi David, what a fantastic article! You did such a good job painting out the scenes with words that I…
Thanks, Dirk! It definitely pays to sneak away on your own occasionally, even when traveling with others, so that you…
Hi Kathy, many thanks for your comment! I try to be on the lookout for spots like the one in…
I’ve been a Mac user since Lisa :), though for a short time I did consulting, and it was a…
Thanks, Raymond. I’m glad the article helped you find the spot. That’s nearly seven years ago for me, but I…
More than some! It’s been a major success by our modest standards. Good to hear from you Jason.
I think that would be a wonderful project J-P! I hope you can find the time to do it at…
Apple user since 2003: 3 iMacs, 1 MacBook Pro and 3 MacBook Airs, currently using the 15-inch M3 MacBook Air…
Hi Mike, Hope you too are well. No, I hadn’t realised that that article had had some visits.
Really touching and informative article. I liked all of the pictures, mostly the OM4 analog. Must have been a hefty…
My favorite photo was “in search of a cup of coffee….”. Not just because it’s a really striking photo. But,…
I am decades away from being an “M Beginner”, but had lost my way a bit in recent years. Thanks…
Wow Keith, that was worth the trip from Coronado to good old Europe. A stunning collection of images, especially the…
Of course, I know I am mistaken. This was a humorous piece and not intended to be taken seriously. I…
In the last 5 years my digital to film shooting ratio has reversed so that now it’s 80% film and…
Coming back to this very late, but now I have my own D-Lux 8 (availablity in Switzerland suddenly improved post…
Dear Hercule, I enjoyed reading your journey with Leica. I also identify with keeping the camera simple like the film…
I visited Jim’s original memorial today, Jim having been the boyhood hero of my 15 year old self. I rode…
Another thought. If Leica is reluctant to take the gamble of a new scanner, they could at least consider to…
In my opinion you are mistaken. Let’s discuss. Write to me in PM, we will talk.
An interesting development. Rebadged Adox stock but significant to give Leica boutiques a branded film that fits the look. And…
Hi Joel. I hope you get a chance to visit. You would have a whale of a time. I enjoyed…
Thanks, David. The Picasso Bar was a real find – great ambience and very colorful. Photography and cocktails go together…
Thanks, Andrew. I usually try to squeeze some solo walking/photography time into my trips, which I find essential for spotting…
Bonjour Jean, Je viens d’acheter un X2, que j’aurai demain, et de découvrir Macfilo et tes articles, tous intéressants. Peut-être…
Thanks for sharing this Keith! I want to go…haven’t been yet. I especially like the diptychs with the shadows, and…
Picture #25 of the cocktail bar is unique and colourful, Keith. I agree with your assessment that Croatia has enormous…
Delighted to have “nudged” you. That was an excellent travelogue with a very good mix of “documentary” style photography and…
Thank you for this wonderful article.
Maybe consider setting up a darkroom. Leica Focomat and V35 enlargers can be found as well as the few accessories…
Excellent article, David, and you encapsulated the Leica photography and photographer ethos very well.
Wonderful David Thank you
XP2 was one of my favourite films.
In November 2014, I paid to have a tree planted in Langley Woods and dedicated to my Great Uncle who…
It looks interesting but with an ASA of 50 it’s too limited for me. ASA 200 or 400 is more…
It a pity indeed (you could also say: a shame) that there are so many amazing films but almost no…
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Hi Dunk, You might be pleased to know that your text has appeared in an AI generated response about how…