Tag: Leica M4

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

Film David Smith - 27 December 2024

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

The Leica M5: Ugly duckling or the most underrated rangefinder ever?

Feature Articles Joerg-Peter Rau - 12 July 2024

When the Leica M5 came out in 1971, it was received with much criticism. Too big, too ugly. The built-in light metering got less praise. Even Leica collectors often ignore this ill-fated M model. We give it a try and show what the M5 is capable of.

Happy New Year: Macfilos Top Ten posts of 2022

Leica Mike Evans - 31 December 2022

A happy and prosperous New Year to all our readers. As the troublesome year of 2022 draws to a close, here are the ten Macfilos articles that kept readers most engaged through the year...

Leitz Photographica Auction: Half million record price for military Leica M4

Leica Mike Evans - 30 November 2022

Military green Leica M4 sells for over half a million euros at last Saturday's 41s Leitz Photographica Auction held in Vienna...

Leica M4: The story of one of Leica’s most popular rangefinders

Film Mike Evans - 11 March 2022

Mike was asked for help in connection with an article to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the Leica M4. He has put together a brief history of one of the world's favourite non-metered rangefinders.....

Bursting of the bubble: Is film in its death throes? Again?

Film Mike Evans - 14 July 2021

There is no let up in demand for film cameras, especially from Leica which is now the only manufacturer left. Prices of used bodies have risen to dizzying heights and some believe that the bubble is about to burst...

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Leica Camera announces winners of the sixth annual Leica Women Foto Project Award

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8th of March 2025 Leica will be paying homage to International Women’s Day, and announcing the winners of its sixth annual Leica Women Foto Project Award under the theme of "Unity Through Diversity."

Capturing a culinary feast for the senses with the Leica Q3

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Food is a visceral experience. Capturing on camera takes you only part way to experiencing a feast for the senses. Even with a camera as highly regarded as the Leica Q family, the scents and flavours can only be conjured in your imagination.

Hasselblad in the Fashion Mall: Do expensive cameras mix with lululemon?

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Last week I encountered a DJI Hasselblad company store at a Westfield shopping mall in West London. Two weeks ago, it wasn’t there; now it is brightly lit and, to interest Macfilos readers, it offers a full range of Hasselblad cameras…

Leica Gallery Mayfair: Exhibition of images from the leading fashion magazines of the 20th Century

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The Fashion Forward Exhibition captures the timeless images of masters of photography at the Leica Gallery, London, from 15 March to 8…

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There are many ways in which we can relate and connect to Leica. But one word keeps coming back as an important cornerstone of our relationship. And that word is "Community".

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