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Tag: Film Photography

What Leica means to me: How I became a “collector extraordinaire”

Leica 100 David Smith -
The author reflects on his upbringing by antique-dealer mother and how this influenced his later passion for collecting Leica cameras.

Unveiling Leica Monopan 50: High-resolution black-and-white film

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Leica celebrates 100 years of 35mm photography by launching Monopan 50, a high-resolution black-and-white film designed for exceptional sharpness and tonal range, suitable for various photography styles.

The new Rollei 35AF: I want to fall in love, but it’s not so easy

Film Joerg-Peter Rau -
The Rollei 35AF is one of the few newly developed film cameras. Does it live up to its big name? Here comes the review after months of field testing.

Partners in Crime: A meditation on the importance of friendship and film photography

Film David Smith -
Best friends are difficult to come by. My son, Kipling, met his best friend, Christian, in the first few days of Junior Kindergarten. They’ve been inseparable ever since and epitomise the importance of friendship…

My Journey into Astrophotography: from film, to digital, to dedicated astrocamera

Feature Articles Brian Leuenberg -
The author describes his progression from observing the night sky through to capturing spectacular images of celestial bodies using a dedicated astrophotography set-up.

Capturing the Canadian winter on film: re-embracing cold-weather photography

Film David Smith -
The winters of my youth were spent in Sudbury, Ontario. The memories from those years are captured on film photos, which are crammed inside a discoloured shoebox…

Finding meaning, humour and lightness of heart in traditional film photography

Film David Smith -
It’s easy to take life too seriously, and even easier to do the same with photography. I took myself too seriously. But then.…

Pentax 17: New film camera is received with mixed views

Film Joerg-Peter Rau -
They really did it: Ricoh has launched the new Pentax 17 film camera. It's half-format with a default portrait mode, pretty much as the young smartphone users love it, Will it be successful? And what do the first reviewers say?

Contax G System: The other rangefinder camera

Rangefinders Joerg-Peter Rau -
It was a shot-lived rangefinder option – maybe because it was too modern. The Contax G System consisted of two cameras and seven lenses. This article gives an overview of history and product range.

Leica M6 price drops under 2022 level – thanks to a trade-in offer in Germany

Leica Joerg-Peter Rau -
Leica calls it a trade-in offer, but most customers will perceive it as a discount: The new Leica M6 price is now under €5.000 if you can find any used film camera...

Black and White Filters: Urgently needed and increasingly difficult to find

Accessories Claus Sassenberg -
Serious black and white photography on film or a monochrome sensor is hardly possible without filters. But despite the b/w renaissance, filters are becoming less and less popular. Also with manufacturers.

The Nikon F4: An affectionate appraisal of a milestone in camera technology

Feature Articles Dirk Saeger -
The Nikon F4 was a landmark camera when first launched, featuring a host of technological capabilities in a single body for the first time. Today it seems like an excessively heavyweight beast, but it still has some enthusiastic fans.

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LEICA MOMENTS

2025 Leica Oskar Barnack Award

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This year the Leica Oscar Barnack (LOBA) photography contest, is being celebrated as part of the Leica Centenary celebrations under the banner of “100 Years of Leica: Witness to a Century”. 

What it means to be raised on “Perfection Expected”

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When you are raised to believe that perfection is expected, a Leica becomes a living example of that thought…

Introducing Matt Osborne, better known to photographers as “Mr Leica”

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Matt Osborne, known as "Mr. Leica," has transitioned from a corporate auditor to a Leica camera expert and model photographer, providing resources, education, and personal insights through various platforms.

20 February 1952: The day Mr Hedgecock bought a Leica IIIc and 5cm f/3.5 Elmar lens

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In 1952, Richard Hedgecock bought a Leica IIIc at Goldthorpe's Chemists in London, amidst post-war camera scarcity. This significant purchase, equivalent to £3,700 today, reflects his passion for photography and the camera's historical legacy.

A chance encounter with a Leica M9 that became something more

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A 20-year love affair with Leica cameras highlights their unique engagement with photography, transforming mundane moments into artistry, fostering community among users, and encouraging a patient, thoughtful approach to life.

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Leica launches compact Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH zoom

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Leica announces the Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH lens, a compact, lightweight standard zoom with a constant aperture, priced at £1,650, available worldwide starting June 12, 2025.

Exclusive unboxing of Leica M Edition 70 at London’s Red Dot Cameras

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Ivor Cooper of Red Dot Cameras unboxes the limited Leica M Edition 70, a collectors' set including a rare camera and accessories, celebrating both craftsmanship and the art of camera collecting.

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.

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.

All about the Ricoh GR IV: specs, design, and updates

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The Ricoh GR IV, set for late 2025 release, features a new APS-C sensor, lens, and enhancements while maintaining its successful lightweight design, continuing the legacy of the GR series.

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