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Zeiss Biogon 25/2.8 ZM: A superb one-lens option when hiking with a rangefinder

Zeiss Keith James -
The Zeiss Biogon 25/2.8 ZM proved to be a versatile companion for a Leica M camera, covering all the bases on a trip to the great outdoors in the American Southwest.

Rangefinder Photography: The magnificent Monterey Peninsula with a Leica-M kit

Feature Articles Keith James -
Keith travels for the first time with only a rangefinder, visiting one of the most scenic places in California: the Monterey Peninsula.

M Files (25): Epson R-D1 — the world’s first digital rangefinder camera

M-Mount Joerg-Peter Rau -
Subtititle: It was the world’s first rangefinder camera, two years ahead of the Leica M8. The Espon R-D1 celeberates its 20th birthday in 2024. Episode 25 of The M Files provides an appropriate tribute.

Rangefinder Photography: A beginner goes rogue with a two-body kit

Feature Articles Keith James -
Leica M-lenses are superb, but expensive. Using them on a Leica APS-C camera, with an M-to-L adapter, gives them a second identity and additional value by switching their effective focal length.

Rangefinder Photography: A beginner dives deeper with a two-lens kit

Feature Articles Keith James -
It can be hard to resist adding additional lenses to your collection. But do they all spark joy? Isn't a two-lens kit all you really need?

Rangefinder Photography: A beginner jumps in at the deep end

Feature Articles Keith James -
Rangefinder photography remains a niche in today's world of mirrorless cameras and high-tech electronic viewfinders. Nevertheless, it has a devoted following. I decided to investigate and find out why.

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

L-Mount Keith James -
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.

Discovering the Real Cuba: Beyond the tourist sights

Travel James Rice -
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…

Bouldering in Nevada: Boldly going where no Leica M has gone before

Feature Articles Keith James -
The close proximity of climbers means that photographing bouldering with a Leica M camera and a 35mm lens is a straightforward proposition.

Macfilos Most-read Articles of 2024: It’s gear all the way down

Feature Articles Jason Murray -
Let’s take a brief look back at 2024. It would be something of an understatement to say it’s been an eventful year at Macfilos…

The Ten Most-Read Articles of the Quarter: Gear news gets the views

Feature Articles Jason Murray -
Jason takes us on a quick tour through the most viewed Macfilos articles over the last three months. Gear reviews continue to be tremendously popular with the growing Macfilos readership.

The Weight of Time: An exhibition of photographs by Darcy Padilla

Events Keith James -
Visitors to The Leica Store, San Francisco can savour not only an impressive collection of new and used Leica gear, but also a new exhibition of photographs by Darcy Padilla: The Weight of Time.
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