Shooting Anamorphic on the Leica TL2: Exploring a quirky corner of the L-Mount world

Keith mounts a Sirui Super 35 anamorphic lens on his Leica TL2 in search of the cinematic look for which these lenses are known. Get ready for some wide-screen shots, unusual flares and oval bokeh.

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Classic Digital Cameras: Is the revival a passing phase?

Interest in classic digital cameras is rising, prompting photographers to revisit early models, while discussions about potential collectible classics, such as the Leica X1, gain traction amid nostalgic sentiments.

Oskar One Zero Five comes in loud and clear

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Leica M System: In praise of simplicity and longevity

Judging by the rapid-fire arrival of M-mount lenses, you'd think Leica's cameras were the best-sellers. But no, the secret of the success of the M system lies in simplicity, mechanical excellence and the resulting longevity.

Sentinel Steam Waggon: Nothing quite like it for warming the blood

Steam, steam, glorious steam: Mike takes a nostalgic trip back to 1931 when a meets a wonderful Sentinel Steam Waggon...

Leica M10 Monochrom: Rangefinder resolution at its mostest

A first review of Leica's now M10 Monochrom. Jonathan has been allowed to test a pre-production version of the 41MP black-and-white camera as these are his conclusions.

Yosemite from the comfort of ground level

After photographing Yosemite National Park from the air, Tom returned to earth — but with a soft landing on snow. The Leica SL proved to be more reliable than the snowchains, however.

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Leica SL3-S Launched: New 24MP, faster autofocus, content credentials, better video capabilities

The long-awaited Leica SL3-S arrives, following the success of the earlier SL2-S, the lower-resolution version of the SL2…. 

Too good to be true: Why the pictures of David Osborn fascinate us

British photographer David Osborn creates his images with his camera and in Photoshop. The result is images to which the term “painterly” really fits.

Photoshop Tricks and Tips for Beginners: Adding a border around two images

In the second article of the series, Keith explains how to customize layer size to accommodate two side-by-side images in a single composition.

Searching for my Cameraman

You have to wonder why it's important for me to go searching for my "Cameraman". By the age of eight, I’d accrued more passport stamps and booster shots than the average war correspondent...

Apple iPhone at 18: The screen that launched a thousand apps and ate the...

The iPhone is 18 tomorrow. Not everyone was convinced when it launched in 2007. But it turned out to ba revolutionary device which has conquered the world…

Taking A Leica Q3 on Holiday: Photography, fishing, and footwear

The most important factor in deciding where to take my Leica Q3 on holiday is whether I can photograph interesting subjects near to my hotel. I hit the jackpot at a spot less than 10 km from Ephesus.

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That rear screen on your camera: Is it there for composition or chimping?

To chimp or not to chimp? To view on the screen or to use exclusively your viewfinder? What should you do? Mike takes a look at the conflict...

Sigma fp L: First impressions and a few unusual tweaks

The Sigma fp L is the smallest full-frame L-mount camera on the market. But it has its limitations, some of which Canadian-based Allan Dew has addressed in this article. Some mods are not for the faint of heart, but they are possible…

Kipon, Sigma: L-Mount arrivals accelerate

In the nine months since the surprise announcement of the L-Mount Alliance we have seen big steps in the provision of both cameras and lenses to the new standard. Buyers are now almost spoiled for choice.

Q what a scorcher: Heat and Leica’s Q2

Take a snap with Leica's new Q2 using DNG plus a JPG sidecar and you've said goodbye to 100MB of disk storage. Can you cope?

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Our Swiss Roll mystery photo hunt featured on BBC

William Fagan's mystery roll of Leica film which featured in our Swiss roll feature on September 11, has been...

Leica UK stops sending cameras to Europe for repair from next week because of potential Brexit delays

Uncertainty over Brexit trading arrangements with the EU leads Leica UK to suspend some camera repairs from December 3

Photokina cancelled “for the time being”. Is this the end?

After several rearrangements of the deckchairs on the banks of the Rhine, Photokina has packed its bags... at least "for the time being"

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
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