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Tag: Camera Collections

Classic Digital Cameras: Is the revival a passing phase?

Feature Articles Wayne Gerlach -
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.

Historical camera collections: Three important venues to visit in Germany

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Historical camera collections help us to understand how photography became such an important medium. Three museums in Germany are especially worth a visit, Deutsches Museum München, Leica Welt Wetzlar, Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin

Unboxing all my Grandpa’s Leicas

Leica Mike Evans -
Grandpa, grandpa, what's in that big box? It's a lifetime's collection of Leica cameras and lenses, so what's special about them?

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LEICA MOMENTS

46th Leitz Auction: After 100 Years, camera No. 112 leads the way

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The 46th Leitz Auction on June 27 celebrates the Leica camera's centenary, featuring rare items including the 0 series camera No. 112 with notable provenance linked to Oskar Barnack.

A Leica is a visual notebook: You can take everywhere

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For Jean Perenet Leicas act as perfect light visual notebooks for recording life.

Leica Classic Line: Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 in the hands of a proud owner

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The Leica Classic Line of retro lenses is proving very popular. After watching the progress, I decided to put my toe into the retro ripples a couple of months ago with the latest example…

Leica Update: We explain about the new firmware and latest options for the M9 sensor programme

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Firmware updates for Leica's M11, Q3, and D-Lux 8 are available, addressing EU regulations and enhancing functionalities. The M9 sensor upgrade program now includes selected film cameras, with trade-in pricing outlined.

Making a case for Leica: How my passion for rangefinders turned into a vocation

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Change is never easy, but when forced to reassess your life you discover how to marry old skills and interests to create new opportunities.

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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.

Hasselblad introduces the X2D II, latest version of its 100MP flagship medium-format camera, and XCD 35-100E lens

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Hasselblad introduces the X2D II, an updated version of its flagship medium format camera with significant improvements over its predecessor, as well as an impressive standard range zoom lens.

Ricoh GR IV: Latest in the line of cult fixed-lens compacts

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The Ricoh GR IV, available from September, features significant upgrades including a new sensor, processor, and enhanced functionality, making it a notable improvement over its predecessor while maintaining its compact design.

Macfilos will be off-air for two hours this evening — London time

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Macfilos will be offline on August 21, 2025, from 8 to 10 pm London time for server maintenance, which is expected to last no more than two hours.

Sigma announces the world’s first 200mm f/2.0 full-frame mirrorless prime with outstanding optical performance

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The new Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS | Sports lens features an optical design of 19 elements in 14 groups, including 2 FLD and 2 SLD glass element to achieve exceptionally high optical performance.

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