Tag: compact cameras

Fujifilm’s X100VI continues to grab the plaudits and bulk of compact-camera sales

The Fujifilm's X100VI persists in being a sell-out around the world, and this interest is reflected in the success of Mike Evans's review of the camera in August.

Leica X1: Neglected for five years but now resurrected, and it’s as good as ever

The Leica X1 was John's passion. It became his favourite lightweight carry around camera. Then it languished unloved for five years. It's now been resurrected and it's as good as ever...

Leica’s new Q3 43 answers a demand that has grown since 2015

Leica's highly successful Q range is extended to a unique 43mm Q3 43, offering an apochromatic view on the world as seen through the human eye...

Fujifilm X100VI arrives: Itch that hasn’t been scratched for three weeks

How many new owners of the much-lusted-after FujiFilm X100VI have resisted using their new camera for three weeks. Mike explains why it has been sitting on the shelf...

Leica D-Lux 8 Review: Redesigned compact becomes a full member of the Leica family

Leica's redesign of the D-Lux 8 is a distillation of the rather fussy D-Lux 7 appearance and user interface. It looks gorgeous and works effectively. But in the process of simplification, Leica has thrown out some features which, we think, are actually essential.

The need for speed — is it overrated in photography?

We usually think of speed as a good thing. But in photography, sometimes the need for speed comes at a cost we don't want to pay.

Leica versus Panasonic: A Macfilos editorial view on the latest compacts

The Macfilos team share their perspectives on two recent camera releases: the Panasonic Lumx S9 and the Leica D-Lux 8.

Leica Announces D-Lux 8: Latest version of the entry-level camera, sporting design cues from the Q

Leica has announced the launch of the D-Lux 8, a reimagined version of its entry-level camera, now drawing on design cues from its highly successful Q-series.

Olympus 35 RC: A tiny but true rangefinder camera for beginners and experts

The Olympus RC 35 is a rangefinder camera from 1970. This review with many sample images shows where this timeless classic delivers and where not. And what prospective buyers should know.

Leica X1 bites the dust after 13 glorious years

One of the world's most enthusiastic fans of the 2009 Leica X1 has finally admitted defeat. A long-running and very annoying defect has rendered his trusty old X1 useless. RIP Leica X1...

40mm Compacts: From ancient to modern with the Rollei 35 and Ricoh GR IIIx

The film-loading Rollei 35 from 1966 and the digital Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) have more on common that it seems. For example, a 40mm (equiv.) lens and a design that puts smallness over all. Read here a comparing review of these two cameras.

Zeiss ZX1: a three-year wait but is it too late?

Three years ago, when the Zeiss ZX1 was released, the promise of a fully featured full-frame camera with smartphone connectivity was almost science fiction. How does the camera fare when such features are now commonplate? Roderick Field takes a ZX1 on a canal trip to discover its potential...