Tag: Leica M6

Sup Up & Away: Celebrating the last of the traditional pubs in Yorkshire

Once a month, Ian Beesley and Ian McMillan (the poet) meet at a Huddersfield pub to discuss life and reminisce about past pubs in industrial Yorkshire. They reflect on the decline of these community hubs due to industrial changes, and a nostalgia for a vibrant pub culture that featured live piano music and local camaraderie.

Capturing the decline of industries and communities with a Leica M6

The content reflects Ian Beesley's journey from industrial work to photography, documenting deindustrialisation in Bradford. He shares insights on using a Leica M6, emphasising the tactile nature of film photography.

A pilgrimage to Wetzlar for Leica’s 100-year celebration

Mark Catto discovers on a trip to Leitz Park to celebrate Leica's Centennial how significant a contribution Leica has made to photography.

The purity and the privilege of owning a Leica

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.

Travelling light with a Leica: A photographer’s journey 

Traveling light took on a new meaning for Bill Royce when he discovered his first Leica which took him on journeys around the world.

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

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

A 55-year Love Affair with Leica that started with a Leica III

Some relationships are meant to be, no matter how innocently and unassumingly they start out. Tom Lane's relationship with Leica is not a brittle affair, but one that accommodates differences as it grows.

A Passion for Leica: Not a Leica photographer but a photographer with a Leica

When your your background as an engineer aligns with with the key attributes of Leica it can lead to a passion for what the brand has been delivering to photographers for 100 years.

My life with Leica: I was hooked when my teacher produced an old brassed camera

Some things in life, once discovered, can never be forgotten. Finding the world of Leica can be like that…

The Ten Most-Read Articles of the Quarter: Gear news gets the views

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.

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

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...

Leica announces limited edition M6 Leitz Auction set in black finish

The new M6 Leitz Auction set is available from today, but you’d better be quick off the mark. Only...
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