Why the Leica SL3-S is the ideal camera for event photography

The Leica SL3-S camera excels in autofocus and high ISO performance, proving reliable across diverse photography events. Its user-friendly interface and compatibility with various lenses enhance the shooting experience significantly.

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George James, 1942-2018

My friend George is dead. He had known for many months that he had little time left after his seven-year battle with cancer. But he set his heart on one last Christmas Day which he enjoyed with his family around him. Having achieved his goal, he died peacefully in his own bed on Saturday morning. 

Travels with the Ricoh GR: Myanmar Part I, Yangon

Almost three years ago our steps led us to the golden land known as Myanmar. That was before the election when the LND won a landslide victory. What was striking at the time was the people's hope for a more democratic regime…..

Gloriana: The Queen’s Rowbarge sets forth in infinite splendour

It’s not every day you can get a close-up...

On the Road with the Leica Q2: Seattle, the coolest place in The Pacific Northwest

Keith describes the third and final destination visited on his trip to the northwest coast of the United States. Seattle turns out to be not only cool but very photogenic.

Living like a vampire: Landscape and the Leica Q2 Monochrom

Monochrome photography for landscapes and mountaineering: The choice between Leica SL2 conversions, the M Monochrom and the new Leica Q2 Monochrom

First impressions: The tiny but astonishing Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH

Mega performance in a high-quality, very compact lens: That was the objective and the Leica 35mm APO-Summicron-M fitted the bill to a tee...

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The Macfilos Podcast: You heard it here first, thanks to NotebookLM

Using the new Google product, NotebookLM, you can convert a written article into a podcast. Imagine that, a podcast version of a Macfilos story. It's true, hearing is believing.

Panasonic: New Lumix S5D camera, 18-40mm tiny S zoom, white S9, and firmware updates

Panasonic's range of full-frame L-Mount cameras and lenses goes from strength to strength, with the addition of the new S5D, 10-40mm compact zoom, and new colourway for the S9.

Leica X1: Neglected for five years but now resurrected, and it’s as good as...

The Leica X1 was John's passion. It became his favourite lightweight carry around camera. Then it languished unloved for five years. It's now been resurrected and it's as good as ever...

Crop zoom: How viable is digital zooming on modern fixed-lens cameras?

The current crop of popular fixed lens wide-angle-lens cameras...

Leica SL3-S: Odds-on favourite is now a step closer

Could we see an SL3-S in the next six months? Mike believes so, and it will feature a 47MP sensor, the body and UI of the SL3, and will reintroduce the all-black visage…

Review: IDS Foldable thumb rest for Leica M

The IDS Foldable Thumb Grip enhances stability for Leica cameras, resembling vintage designs while providing functional benefits. Made of durable materials, it caters to photographers seeking quality accessories for their gear.

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Unboxing all my Grandpa’s Leicas

Grandpa, grandpa, what's in that big box? It's a lifetime's collection of Leica cameras and lenses, so what's special about them?

LensTagger Lightroom plugin: A useful tool for fans of film photography and vintage lenses

LensTagger is a very helpful plugin for Adobe Lightroom CC. It allows adding information to the Exif file within your image. Great for film and vintage lens users - this review shows a functioning workflow.

Vintage cameras as fashion accessories

You're not dressed for the Forties unless you have a vintage camera around your neck. As Mike found out last weekend

Experimenting with my 1958 Yashica 635 twin-lens reflex

Quite by chance, Lisa started collecting film cameras after a chance encounter in a flea market. Here she recounts her adventures with her favourite exhibit, the Yashica 635 twin-lens reflex from 1958...

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Leica Q50: The case for another Q

I continue to be blown away by the prowess and design of the Leica Q. It is no surprise it is on back order through the world. It is a fixed-lens M with little compromise and, as such, it ticks all the boxes, including value for money. It is undoubtedly the best value camera in the current Leica range and is also unquestionably the best digital compact ever to emerge from Wetzlar. By a mile.

Ricoh GR II: Gilding the already golden lily

Let's play a little mind-game. Let's imagine ourselves as execs in the boardroom of Ricoh in Japan, pondering what to do about the GR. We have had a critically well-regarded success on our hands since 2013. We have a major upgrade coming, which we'll probably announce at Photokina in 2016. That will bring a bigger sensor, weatherproofing, maybe even a viewfinder (a man can dream…). In the meantime we have a whole stillage full of unused bodies, sensors and lenses and sales are dropping off. We've reduced the MRP, but we need to get rid of all those bits that won't fit the new camera and tide ourselves over in revenue terms for another year or so.

Leica X1: Pimped and primed for action

Regular reader Treve Kneebone has sent me a picture of his newly acquired Leica X1, the camera I have declared a Leica classic. Not the X2, not the latest X-E version, but the old slowcoach itself, hailing from the early teens. Macfilos seems to be gathering a rare old society of X1 fans, headed by Mister X1 himself, John Shingleton down there in Australia. Treve (he was born in Cornwall and his local first name is pronounced Treeve, not Trev) is the latest to succumb. He found a mint X1 and has set about personalising it.

Oops…dropped my Leica from the balcony and it demolished the wall

A keen Chinese Leica photographer, Saigon Matches on Weibo, has had a little accident with his M9. He had it perched on a high balcony in order to get an atmospheric shot with his D-Lux. Instead he got more than he bargained for when a gust of wind sent the Leica plummeting to the ground.

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