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One-Slot Ponies: Camera industry moves towards internal storage but Fujifilm and Leica lagging

Opinion Mike Evans -
The Hasselblad X2D II offers an impressive 1 TB of internal storage, improving the shooting experience. However, many cameras, like the Leica Q3 and Fujifilm RF lack internal memory and some have only one storage slot…

Third-party thumb grips and hoods: Any good?

Accessories Mike Evans -
When you buy an expensive compact camera, there is a temptation to add factory accessories, such as thumb grips and hoods. But there are thousands of inexpensive alternatives on the market. Are they any good?

The Pocketable Ricoh GRIIIx HDF – good enough?

Ricoh Andrew Tobin -
Is the Ricoh GR3X HDF good enough for a discerning photographer like yourself? Andrew Tobin helps you to decide for yourself…

Leica’s new Q3 43 answers a demand that has grown since 2015

Leica Joerg-Peter Rau -
Leica's highly successful Q range is extended to a unique 43mm Q3 43, offering an apochromatic view on the world as seen through the human eye...

All the action from the Leica world: people, gatherings, cameras, firmware updates, and deals!

Fujifilm Jason Murray -
This week's news highlights Leica enthusiasts' events, the anticipated Ricoh GR IV, and discussions on small sensor camera markets. Additionally, there's news on new film cameras and Leica's financing options.

The M Files (17): Attachable viewfinders over almost a century

Accessories Joerg-Peter Rau -
Over almost a century, Voigtländer, Zeiss, Ricoh, Olympus made attachable viewfinders. This review (The M Files, ep. 17) shows which are recommendable for your Leica or other rangefinder camera.

Visiting the picturesque fishing harbours of Scotland’s southeast coast

Feature Articles Jean Perenet -
Jean Perenet continues his exploration of southern Scotland, this time sampling the delights of the picturesque fishing villages of the southeast coast...

Southern Scotland over 30 years in the company of a fine array of Ricoh pocket cameras

Ricoh Jean Perenet -
Jean explores the abbeys of the Scottish borders during more than 30 years of visits from his home in Normandy...

Worst Digital Camera: It’s all a matter of opinion

Leica Mike Evans -
Are these really the worst digital cameras ever produced? Mike takes issue with two candidates, the Ricoh GXR and Leica M10-D...

It’s now easier to join Macfilos discussions

News Mike Evans -
Quite often, the comments section of an article is more itneresting than the article itself. Discussions are vital to the health of any blog and here at Macfilos we've just made commenting much easier.

Do you coddle your cameras or let them take the knocks?

Leica Mike Evans -
Leica cameras and lenses tend to be expensive bits of kit. So do you buy and coddle; or do you buy an flog until the pips squeak?

Nepal: Scars from the 2015 earthquake.

Feature Articles Jean Perenet -
Following the scars of the 2015 Nepal earthquake, Jean scrapes back to France just in time to avoid the COVID-19 border closures.

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LEICA MOMENTS

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.

A Leica is a visual notebook: You can take everywhere

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For Jean Perenet Leicas act as perfect light visual notebooks for recording life.

Leica Classic Line: Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 in the hands of a proud owner

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The Leica Classic Line of retro lenses is proving very popular. After watching the progress, I decided to put my toe into the retro ripples a couple of months ago with the latest example…

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.

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

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

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NEWS LAST MONTH

An exclusive Macfilos preview of Glas — a seminal work on the Isle of Skye

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The making of Glas has taken seventeen years of painstaking work by Andrew Tobin to deliver his homage to the Isle of Skye. It was well worth the wait.

Hasselblad introduces the X2D II, latest version of its 100MP flagship medium-format camera, and XCD 35-100E lens

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Hasselblad introduces the X2D II, an updated version of its flagship medium format camera with significant improvements over its predecessor, as well as an impressive standard range zoom lens.

Ricoh GR IV: Latest in the line of cult fixed-lens compacts

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The Ricoh GR IV, available from September, features significant upgrades including a new sensor, processor, and enhanced functionality, making it a notable improvement over its predecessor while maintaining its compact design.

Macfilos will be off-air for two hours this evening — London time

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Macfilos will be offline on August 21, 2025, from 8 to 10 pm London time for server maintenance, which is expected to last no more than two hours.

Sigma announces the world’s first 200mm f/2.0 full-frame mirrorless prime with outstanding optical performance

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The new Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS | Sports lens features an optical design of 19 elements in 14 groups, including 2 FLD and 2 SLD glass element to achieve exceptionally high optical performance.

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