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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.

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

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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.

The sad Leica CL anniversary: Today six years ago was the beginning of the end

Leica Joerg-Peter Rau -
On 21 November 2017, Leica announced the digital CL camera. Nobody would have thought that it would not only be the latest, but also the last APS-C camera. To honour the occasion, here is a small tribute and many recommendations for further reading.

The Ten Most-Read Articles of the Quarter: Macfilos goes viral

Feature Articles Jason Murray -
The top ten most-read Macfilos articles of the last quarter cover all aspects of photography, with an emphasis on all things Leica. The topics covered include gear reviews, vintage cameras, travel photography, and the fun of learning to use a rangefinder.
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An exclusive Macfilos preview of Glas — a seminal work on the Isle of Skye

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The making of Glas has taken seventeen years of painstaking work by Andrew Tobin to deliver his homage to the Isle of Skye. It was well worth the wait.

Business logic goes out of the window… the rangefinder window, that is

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A project assessing the performance of M-lenses on L-Mount cameras leads to an unexpected outcome: rediscovering the joy of shooting with a rangefinder.

24 Hours of Le Mans Classic with Leica: A photographer’s dream weekend

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For motor racing fans, Le Mans is at the top of the list, including the Monaco Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500. But for fans of historic Le Mans race cars, there's the Le Mans Classic. These are the images and memories from that event

100 Years of Leica: Witness to a century

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Leica commemorates its centennial with global events, culminating in a celebration in Wetzlar featuring exhibitions, concerts, and special edition cameras, highlighting its rich history and impact on photography.

The purity and the privilege of owning a Leica

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A Leica changes the way you photograph, but it comes with challenges of difficulties using a rangefinder, to cost, to accusations of simply being jewellery. It takes time to cut through the competing arguments to see the truth.

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Discover the 2025 Royal Photographic Society Award Winners

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The Royal Photographic Society has announced its 2025 Awards recipients, recognizing outstanding contributions to photography. Notable awards include the RPS Centenary Medal to Susan Derges, and honors for Omar Victor Diop, David Malin, and Charlotte Cotton. The awards celebrate creativity, innovation, and the evolving nature of photography and moving image.

Leitz Photographica Auction Results: Leica presented to Pope Francis achieves €6.5 million for charity

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The 47th Leitz Photographica auction featured a €6.5 million bid for a camera presented to Pope Francis, with proceeds supporting his chosen charity. Notable sales included rare black-paint models.

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.

Unveiling the Leica Q3 Monochrom: Features and pricing

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Leica announced the Q3 Monochrom, a dedicated black-and-white camera featuring a 60MP sensor, advanced connectivity, and Content Credentials technology. It retails for £5,800/$7,790/€6.750, available globally from 20 November 2025.

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome to arrive in Spring 2026

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Ricoh will launch the GR IV Monochrome camera in Spring 2026, featuring a modified sensor for improved low-light performance and image quality, while maintaining a compact design similar to the existing GR IV model.

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