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Discovering the Real Cuba: Beyond the tourist sights

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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…

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Stranger In Paradise — On the Dal Lake

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The Dal Lake in Srinagar once had as many as three thousand houseboats. Today there are fewer than a thousand and Butts Clermont Houseboats is its crowning jewel...
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Flight of the Spitfire, with a chaser for some unusual photography

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Covid put the kibosh on fun, so what better way to celebrate a significant birthday in post-lockdown London than a very special flight in an 80-year-old Spitfire? Tom Lane was aloft in a spotter plane, Leica SL kit in hand, to record the occasion...
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Living like a vampire: Landscape and the Leica Q2 Monochrom

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Monochrome photography for landscapes and mountaineering: The choice between Leica SL2 conversions, the M Monochrom and the new Leica Q2 Monochrom
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Travels with the Ricoh GR: Myanmar Part I, Yangon

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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…..

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

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

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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.

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A journey into personal history along the Regent’s Canal

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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

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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

Street Keith James -
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

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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

Feature Articles John Shingleton -
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

Feature Articles Claus Sassenberg -
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....
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Freedom, the open road, an electric car and solitude in Salisbury Cathedral Close

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The electric cat is unleashed as lockdown restrictions are lifted. and Mike reflects on his life with his Jaguar I-Pace. The quiet lawns of Salisbury Cathedral Close beckon the beast...

Is full-frame digital about to take over the world?

Canon Mike Evans - 13

The full-frame mirrorless market is undergoing a revolution. Nikon and Canon are bringing their big guns to bear on little old Sony while Panasonic is also said to be entering what is fast becoming an overcrowded sector.

Panasonic LX100 Mk. II due to be announced on August 23

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The new LX100 Mark II is due to be announced next Thursday, according to rumours. It appears to be almost identical to the old model (which is the basis of the Leica D-Lux 109)

The need for speed — is it overrated in photography?

Panasonic Jason Murray - 3
We usually think of speed as a good thing. But in photography, sometimes the need for speed comes at a cost we don't want to pay.

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

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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

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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

Leica Mike Evans -
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

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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...

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A Provençal village, a BBQ and a new Leica SL3-S

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Our primal brains are wired to detect sensory experiences. Mark is drawn by the scent of a Provençal BBQ competition and then experiences an assault on all senses, armed only with a new Leica SL3-S.

Rediscovering Portugal: A journey through time and taste

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The author reflects on a transformative journey to Portugal, revisiting cherished memories and adapting travel perspectives after loss. A river cruise reveals new experiences, photography opportunities, and nostalgia for past adventures.

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Leitz Auction No 47: Rare cameras and unique provenance from the Pope to Communism

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The 47th Leitz Auction on November 22, 2025, features diverse items, including rare Leica cameras, a unique STASI spy camera, and a camera gifted to Pope Francis, attracting significant interest.

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Leica announces the SL3 Reporter model, a design variant of the company's flagship, full-frame mirrorless camera, featuring a distinctive, dark-green livery.

Leica Q3 and SL3 cameras now tether directly to the new Lightroom Classic 15.0

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Adobe Lightroom Classic 15.0 now offers native tethering for Leica cameras, including SL3, SL3-S, and Q3 models, enhancing workflow without plugins and enabling real-time control over camera settings.

Leica M11 Firmware Update 2.6.0: Covers all models, including the new M EV1

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Leica M11 Firmware 2.6.0 introduces improved white balance options, enhanced lens detection for six-bit coded lenses, and fixes several bugs, supporting all M11 models, including the new M EV1.

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