Discovering the Real Cuba: Beyond the tourist sights

The Cuba of clichés is easy to see. The real Cuba takes more effort. But the joy it brings is profound and challenges the preconceived notions we might have. Open a window on the real Cuba with James Rice. And then travel there…

HASSELBLAD IN FOCUS

RECENT POSTS

IN FOCUS

Langley Vale Centenary Wood: The Regiment of Trees.

Kevin visits the new Regiment of Trees, commemorating the fallen of World War One, at Langley Value in Surrey, England.

Tony O’Shea and the ‘Me’ pictures: One of Ireland’s leading photographers and his quest to record everyday life

The work of Tony O'Shea, one of Irelands leading photographers, depiction everyday life in Ireland over the past forty years. His work is now being preserved at the Photomuseum Ireland.

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

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...

LATEST COMMENTS

WORTH ANOTHER LOOK

L-MOUNT

M-MOUNT

VINTAGE

TRAVEL

ACCESSORIES WITH MACFILOS

THIS TIME LAST YEAR ON MACFILOS

A journey into personal history along the Regent’s Canal

Kevin begins his adventure exploring the historic Regent's Canal through London. He starts with a personal quest for the site of the family timber yard…

The Home of Copper: Neglected but still proud in its decay

Copper mining changed history in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Jon investigates the legacy of a forgotten industry...

Street Photography: Diptychs — three for the price of two

Historically, a diptych was a hinged, two-panel artwork. In modern usage, it can be a related pair of paintings or, even more relevant to us, street photographs.

Leitz Photographica Auction: M Prototype sells for €2 million

A rare prototype Leica M sold for an astonishing 2.4 million euros at last weekend's 45th Leitz Photographica Auction…

Chromefest — a celebration of American hot rods

The oddly named “The Entrance” is a picturesque small coastal town on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, and is the ideal location for a festival. It hosts the annual Chromefest — “a celebration of American Hot Rods” …

Fokus Pokus: Time to reassess the role of the rangefinder

The Leica M11-P was often overshadowed by the Leica Q3 last year (and now, since the Q3 43 was released, even more so). That's why it's time to point out the (often underestimated) spectrum of possibilities offered by a rangefinder camera....

PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY

PANASONIC VIEWPOINT

Sharp enters MFT market with 8K camera

Sharp is joining Panasonic and Olympus in the micro four-thirds system

Sigma announces all-new 35mm f/1.4 Art lens for L Mount

Sigma's popular 35mm Art lens has been completely redesigned for mirrorless cameras. It is available in L and E mount and represents an outstanding fast prime at a realistic price.

Busy Bees: Leica, Panasonic, Nikon in a big week for camera news

The past week has been one of the busiest for equipment releases in recent years. The really big news was the introduction of the Nikon Z6 and Z7, but Leica and Panasonic added to the party. Mike thinks it’s time to sit back and take stock….

My Favourite Lens: The Leica APO Summicron SL 1:2 50mm ASPH

My favourite lens is the first prime lens I bought, and the first Leica lens I bought. Some view it as the best 50mm lens ever made.

FIVE YEARS AGO ON MACFILOS

Macfilos at Eight: Snotty little engine driver switches to the merchant navy

Obnoxious child: An eight-year-old Macfilos can't make his mind up whether to be a miniature engine driver or a porter on a magnificent liner...

On this day in 1945: The ballpoint pen, a revolution in writing, rocked New York

The humble ballpoint pen dates back 132 years. But it reached prime time on this day in 1945 when Gimbels department store in New York sold 30,000 pens at $12.50 each in the first week...

Zeiss ZX1 to be announced later today

According to rumours, the Zeiss ZX1 will be announced at 7pm Japanese time today. The camera was announced two years ago and is finally reaching the market at a cost of around £6,000.

Leica’s parallel universe: The case for a Q2 Monochrom

What do you think of Leica's rumoured plans to launch a monochrome version of the successful Q2 fixed-lens compact? Hit or a miss? Mike looks at the potential for this camera...
×