My Leica Journey: More than just testing Leica cameras

Jonathan Slack has been testing Leica cameras and lenses since the introduction of the M9. But his Leica journey involves so much more than this.

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The rebranding of Olympus to OM Systems is a good opportunity to look at the legacy of OM cameras which featured ground-breaking innovations until Olympus messed up. And there even are some very interesting connections to Leica...

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The Leica Q, introduced on 10 June 2015, revolutionized fixed-lens cameras, achieving instant success with its 24MP sensor and 28mm lens, marking a significant milestone in Leica's history.

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System Minimalism: Renewing acquaintance with the Billingham Pola Stowaway

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The film-loading Rollei 35 from 1966 and the digital Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) have more on common that it seems. For example, a 40mm (equiv.) lens and a design that puts smallness over all. Read here a comparing review of these two cameras.

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Leica Q off to a roaring start, sold out after worldwide acclaim

Less than a week after launch, the Leica Q is sold out in Britain and, I suspect, in most parts of the world. Dealers have allocated their initial orders and some could even be kicking themselves for not pre-ordering more. Some are now quoting up to eight weeks delivery on orders placed today. The reason for this is not hard to find. The Q has been universally acclaimed as a success and as a very desirable camera. Even the usual Leica haters have been pretty quiet in the face of  positive reviews in magazines and on blogs throughout the world. 

Six weeks with the Apple watch, some reflections

My steel Apple Watch has been on my wrist, other than during the night when it's charging, for six weeks and I am now feeling completely at ease with it. With just a couple of minor reservations, I am extremely happy and, to some extent, I am already addicted. I even like the black sports band. It is very comfortable, looks good and is easy to fit. I did order a Milanese Loop which was promised for "June delivery" but no sign of it yet. Let's get the quibbles out of the way first. The Apple Watch is crap at doing what a traditional wrist watch does best: Tell the time.

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