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Elemental: Leica Vietnam’s campaign for the M EV1

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The Leica M EV1 is a radical departure from generations of M cameras built around the rangefinder. Who is it for? How does it work? Find out more here.

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

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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.
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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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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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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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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....

Gloss black Leica M11 with matching Noctilux-M 50 f/1.2 ASPH and leather accessories

Leica Mike Evans -
Leica's gloss black M11 is likely to be the object of love at first sight for many brand aficionados. And the accompanying Noctilux-M f/1.2 retro-styled light magnet, also in Leica noir, will quell the slightest hint of resistance.

Getting the best deal when buying and selling Leica equipment

Feature Articles Mike Evans -
Ever wondered how much your interest in photography costs you? Good bookkeeping and prudent management of your gear can keep those costs low.

Leica’s Latest Financials: Best results in company history

Leica Jason Murray -
Leica reveals a strong financial performance in its core Photography segment. Leica's financial results are the best in the company's long history.

Studio Portrait Photography: Perfect exposure with the Sekonic Flashmate

Accessories Keith James -
Keith finally takes the plunge and gets to grips with a hand-held light meter. The Sekonic Flashmate L-308X-U turns out to be easy to use, and delivers great results.

Cropping Part 2: Enhancing cropped images using Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Leica Bill Royce -
Gigapixel AI, from Topaz Labs, offers photographers the opportunity to digitally enhance heavily cropped images. In this article, the author explains how to use it and illustrates its impact using several wildlife shots.
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1957 Agfa Ambi Silette: Quality is for life

Feature Articles Jason Hannigan - 16
Jason went shopping for an old SLR but came back with something he had never imagined. The Agfa Ambi Silette as turned out to be a remarkably good buy.

Light Lens Lab 35/1.4 Double Aspheric Replica reviewed

Film Ed Schwartzreich - 22
The Light Lens Lab 35/1.4 Double Stroke Aspheric Replica takes me back three decades to the time when I decided to buy the original Leica Summilux-M 1.4/35mm Aspherical (11873) which was introduced in 1989. It is a lens I have been eagerly awaiting ever since I set hands on the LLL f/1.2 Noctilux clone…

The Girl with the Leica: Why you should read this book

Feature Articles Joerg-Peter Rau - 17
It was the book of the Year in Italy in 2018, but judging from the reviews published, “The Girl with the Leica” by Italian writer, Helena Janeczek, had little impact in the English-speaking world. Yet it is a book you should read...

My Leica III and its 91-year journey through life

Vintage Chris Hooke - 14
Photography can often be described as a journey, and this is the story of a 91-year journey for a Leica III that had been forgotten and left behind by time. I feel like I've been away from photography for a while. Like most people these days, the general state of the universe has got me down....

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Apple’s iPhone upgrade programme not available in UK but….

Apple Mike Evans -

One of the most interesting developments at last week's Apple event was the introduction of the iPhone subscription or rental plan which provides an automatic upgrade every two years and includes Apple Care. 

iPhone and a slice of buttered toast: Which way up?

Apple Mike Evans -

Which way up does your iPhone land when you drop it? Is it like a piece of toast, always on the buttered side (that is, the glass side)? I don’t believe in semi-intelligent selection of this nature. In theory, the phone can fall on either side, even though it does always seem to fall on its face.

iOS 9 let loose at 6 pm UK time, a little hesitantly

News Mike Evans -
This evening Apple released iOS. But early birds are finding a few difficulties, no doubt caused by...

Ralph Nelson: Two unique cameras and lenses for under £20,000

Leica Mike Evans -

Got a spare £20,000 hanging around and want something unique? American photographer Ralf Nelson is offering to exchange his two sequentially-numbered M4s for a batch of current digital equipment with a rather modest price tag of £18,400. The full deal is listed in Leica Rumors today and it is well worth a read.

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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.

The Great Fire of Chicago: An architectural turning point

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Chicago's history took a dramatic turn after the Great Fire by turning its growing affluence into an architectural heritage that distinguished it from other cities.

The Regent’s Canal continued: A journey from industrial past to urban oasis

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The Regent's Canal was built from 1816 to 1820. It was the M25 of its day, moving goods around north London. Kevin continues with part 2 of his journey following the canal.

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