Tag: photographic history

Leica has given its lenses unique names for a long time. Learn here what Noctilux or Summicron means and why ASPH. or APO give additional information.

The Netherlands have several museums exclusively for photography. Two of the most important ones are the FOAM (Fotomuseum Amsterdam) and Nederlands Fotomuseum Rotterdam. What they have to offer and what you should know when planning a visit to the Dutch photography museums.

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.

The Museum für Fotografie Berlin near Bahnhof Zoo is a top venue for photography lovers - and shows much more than the world's biggest Helmut Newton collection.

In the fourth article of his series on street photography, Keith has a close look at a mathematical strategy for creating balanced compositions. What does a formula described by a 13th century Italian mathematician have to do with taking pictures?

Subtititle: It was the world’s first rangefinder camera, two years ahead of the Leica M8. The Espon R-D1 celeberates its 20th birthday in 2024. Episode 25 of The M Files provides an appropriate tribute.

Zeiss is rumoured to leave the photo market. Not true, the company asserts. But what is the outlook for the excellent but slow selling Zeiss ZM lenses?

The Leica Pocket Book is in its 9th English edition now. This review explains what it offers and who will profit from it.

Photographer Lotte Eckener (1906-1995) was almost forgotten. At Konstanz, Germany, where she lived for decades, a school well be named after her: Late and deserved fame.

The first part of our lightmeter review homes in on hot-shoe-mounted devices, ranging from the original Leicameter to the latest electronic models...

William Fagan's article on the history of photography in Ireland created a great deal of interest among Macfilos readers....

I’ve been impressed by the ways in which photographic retailers and manufacturers have responded to the challenge of closed...