Tag: Olympus OM-2

I shot a lion in Zimbabwe but she just faded away

Leica John Shingleton - 15 July 2020

The wall-mounted trophy lion faded away in the direct sunlight. So John cast around for a suitable replacement. He found the three little human lionesses were a more suitable exhibit for a coastal home...

10 cameras that shaped my photographic life. And look, Ma, no Leica!

Canon David Babsky - 8 May 2020

David takes a trip into the past and selects the ten cameras that have had the biggest impact on his photographic life.

MACFILOS

MACFILOS STAFF
Mike Evans, Editor
Jörg-Peter Rau
Keith James
Jon Cheffings
Richard Watts Webmaster

MACFILOS.COM
A non-profit organisation run by enthusiasts

Contact us: info@macfilos.com

LEICA MOMENTS

Leica, for me, is the joyful pinnacle of photography

6

Joy is a hard word to associate with inanimate objects. But a Leica in the hand transcends that. The simplicity of focussing makes it a joy to use.

The new Safari edition joins Leica’s expanding M11 lineup

5

The Leica M11-P Safari is the latest in a long line of distinctive olive green cameras that have added a distinctive look to the M since the 1970s.

Click go the shears, snap goes the shutter of the Leica Q3 43

2

It's called Kangaroo Island, but it's the Merino sheep that keep the economy ticking over. John investigates the origin of China's woolly jumpers…

Leica: Where innovation and humanity meet

5

It's rare that companies can combine the drive to innovate and continue to do so over 100 years, and still act in humanitarian ways to fulfill their social contract.

Leica CL: Field testing Leica’s popular and much-lamented APSC system in Scotland

9

How well does the Leica CL stand up to braving the elements of the far north of Scotland in this Field Test

POPULAR CATEGORIES

Leica2313 News1521 Apple970 Opinion706 Feature Articles518 Reviews486 Travel437 Applications410

NEWS LAST MONTH

Leica Reunion: When 554 met 555 after a hundred years on the road

1

On 26 June 2025, Leica celebrated the 100th birthday of two original cameras, models 554 and 555, with a party at the factory. Ivor Cooper brought No. 555 to be reunited with No. 554

Exclusive special editions to celebrate 100 years of Leica

7

Leica celebrates its 100th anniversary with a host of exciting events around the globe and seven exclusive new products, from cameras to books, to lenses, to binoculars.

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

14

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.

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

1

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

1

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.