type here...

Hasselblad Masters 2026 Competition: Now open for entries

Hasselblad News Team -
The Hasselblad 2026 Masters Competition is now open for submissions from professional photographers in seven distinct categories. Winners in each category will receive a Hasselblad X2D II 100C, two XCD lenses and €5000 cash.

HASSELBLAD IN FOCUS

RECENT POSTS

IN FOCUS

Feature Articles

Fujifilm X100VI Review: Is this the best fixed-lens compact on the market?

44
The Fuji X100VI belongs to a select band of fixed, wide-angle-lens cameras that has taken the photographic world by storm. All have achieved cult status, all are on backorder or in very short supply, and none of them is discounted as a result. Photographers can't wait to get their hands on them and, in some cases, are willing to pay a hefty premium. Is the X100VI the best of the bunch?
Feature Articles

Classic Digital Cameras: Is the revival a passing phase?

44
Interest in classic digital cameras is rising, prompting photographers to revisit early models, while discussions about potential collectible classics, such as the Leica X1, gain traction amid nostalgic sentiments.
7Artisans

Leica M System: In praise of simplicity and longevity

42
Judging by the rapid-fire arrival of M-mount lenses, you'd think Leica's cameras were the best-sellers. But no, the secret of the success of the M system lies in simplicity, mechanical excellence and the resulting longevity.
Feature Articles

Yosemite from the comfort of ground level

40
After photographing Yosemite National Park from the air, Tom returned to earth — but with a soft landing on snow. The Leica SL proved to be more reliable than the snowchains, however.
Feature Articles

Cambodia, the temples, the villages through the lens of the Ricoh GR

40
Cambodia holds a special alure for Jean and his black-and-white images of Angkor Wat and other temples provide a stunning angle on this fascinating country
Feature Articles

Leica M10 Monochrom: Rangefinder resolution at its mostest

40
A first review of Leica's now M10 Monochrom. Jonathan has been allowed to test a pre-production version of the 41MP black-and-white camera as these are his conclusions.

LATEST COMMENTS

Jon Cheffings on L is for Life, Light and, of course, a Leica for Christmas
John Myers on L is for Life, Light and, of course, a Leica for Christmas
Jon Cheffings on Columbus Day in Chicago: Celebrating Italian Heritage
Chris Rodgers on Columbus Day in Chicago: Celebrating Italian Heritage
Patrick murdock on Tesla Model 3: Long-term review over four years — and a look at its successor, the Model Y Juniper
Ed Schwartzreich on Review: New version of the Light Lens Lab 35 f/1.4 Double Aspheric Replica
Ed Schwartzreich on Review: New version of the Light Lens Lab 35 f/1.4 Double Aspheric Replica
Kannan on Review: New version of the Light Lens Lab 35 f/1.4 Double Aspheric Replica

WORTH ANOTHER LOOK

L-MOUNT

M-MOUNT

VINTAGE

TRAVEL

FUJIFILM AT MACFILOS

THIS TIME LAST YEAR ON MACFILOS

It’s that most wonderful time of the year: Season’s Greetings from the Macfilos team

News Editorial Team -
The members of Macfilos editorial team — Jörg-Peter Rau, Jon Cheffings, Keith James, Richard Watts and Mike Evans — join in wishing you all Season’s Greetings wherever you may be.

L is for Life, Light and, of course, a Leica for Christmas

Leica Andrew Owen-Price -
Blessed are the ones who get a new Leica for Christmas. It definitely beats a pair of socks or a half double crochet muffler. Unfortunately, such is our passion that we usually can't wait and end up buying the M, the Q or the SL ourselves. It's a hard life being a Leicaphile...

A winter journey in Provence: travels with a Leica Q3-28 and Leica Q3-43

Landscape Mark Catto -
In the Luberon, where I’m fortunate enough to live, there’s a temptation to believe you may have already seen the best of Provence. But every so often, the call of another village, just a bit further afield, lures you out of your comfort zone…

100 years of Leica: Witness to a century (1925-2025) 

Leica Jon Cheffings -
For Leica Camera, 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the Leica I. First presented to the public at the Leipzig Spring Fair in 1925, it was the first mass-produced Leica 35mm camera…

Macfilos images, galleries, and slideshow functions

News Mike Evans -
Gallery image slideshows on Macfilos have now been repaired. See our update…

Leica firmware updates for M11, SL, Q3 and D-Lux bring improvements but few new...

Leica Jason Murray -
Leica firmware for all four camera families is updated this month. They introduce a few new features, especially for the SL3, and many improvements. In addition, bug fixes are included and, as usual, we recommend updating your cameras as soon as possible.
Load more

PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY

PANASONIC VIEWPOINT

The Golden Fields of Ziro Valley

Feature Articles Farhiz  Karanjawala - 13
Baro and I were now on the road to Ziro in Arunachal Pradesh...

Who makes lenses for Leica in Japan?

Leica Mike Evans - 16

Many of Leica’s TL lenses are made in Japan but designed in Germany. But where in Japan are they made? The supplier remains shrouded in mystery, especially since all the usual suspects have now been all but eliminated.

Panasonic Leica 12mm DG Summilux f/1.4 reviewed

Leica Mike Evans - 0

I make no secret of my admiration for the latest crop of Leica DG lenses by Panasonic for the micro four-thirds system. The new 12mm f/1.4 Summilux is a cracker as Mike finds out....

L-Mount Deals: Time for a bit of contrarian gear buying?

Leica Mike Evans - 11
With everyone and everything in lockdown, thoughts of buying new cameras and lenses have been pushed to the back of our minds. But could now be the time to do a bit of contrarian buying?

FIVE YEARS AGO ON MACFILOS

Barn finds in the Australian Outback: Land Rover and a British bus defy the red dust

Automotive Wayne Gerlach -
Social distancing at its finest in the Australian Outback. Wayne stumbles upon a LandRover, abandoned in mid-service decades ago, and the incongruous sight of a British double-decker bus...

Up, Up and Away: Hot air ballooning in Myanmar

Leica Dennis Anguige -
When the Montgolfier Brothers first took to the sky in 1783, they travelled six miles across the western outskirts...

Leica Q2 Monochrom: Lust again rears its ugly head

Leica Mike Evans -
Mike is entering a period of supreme temptation. It's a get-thee-behind-me-Satan moment as Leica's latest monochrome compact arrives for review. Can he resist?

Own a Leica camera for only 7 pence a day…

Leica Mike Evans -
Those were the days. When you could walk out of a smart London photographic retailer with a brand new Leica for only 7 pence a day over 24 months. But was it such a bargain?

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

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

12
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.

Business logic goes out of the window… the rangefinder window, that is

17
A project assessing the performance of M-lenses on L-Mount cameras leads to an unexpected outcome: rediscovering the joy of shooting with a rangefinder.

24 Hours of Le Mans Classic with Leica: A photographer’s dream weekend

10
For motor racing fans, Le Mans is at the top of the list, including the Monaco Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500. But for fans of historic Le Mans race cars, there's the Le Mans Classic. These are the images and memories from that event

100 Years of Leica: Witness to a century

5
Leica commemorates its centennial with global events, culminating in a celebration in Wetzlar featuring exhibitions, concerts, and special edition cameras, highlighting its rich history and impact on photography.

The purity and the privilege of owning a Leica

20
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.

POPULAR CATEGORIES

Leica2359News1561Apple970Opinion711Feature Articles520Reviews499Travel450Applications411

NEWS LAST MONTH

Discover the 2025 Royal Photographic Society Award Winners

0
The Royal Photographic Society has announced its 2025 Awards recipients, recognizing outstanding contributions to photography. Notable awards include the RPS Centenary Medal to Susan Derges, and honors for Omar Victor Diop, David Malin, and Charlotte Cotton. The awards celebrate creativity, innovation, and the evolving nature of photography and moving image.

Leitz Photographica Auction Results: Leica presented to Pope Francis achieves €6.5 million for charity

1
The 47th Leitz Photographica auction featured a €6.5 million bid for a camera presented to Pope Francis, with proceeds supporting his chosen charity. Notable sales included rare black-paint models.

Elemental: Leica Vietnam’s campaign for the M EV1

8
The Leica M EV1 is a radical departure from generations of M cameras built around the rangefinder. Who is it for? How does it work? Find out more here.

Unveiling the Leica Q3 Monochrom: Features and pricing

1
Leica announced the Q3 Monochrom, a dedicated black-and-white camera featuring a 60MP sensor, advanced connectivity, and Content Credentials technology. It retails for £5,800/$7,790/€6.750, available globally from 20 November 2025.

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome to arrive in Spring 2026

10
Ricoh will launch the GR IV Monochrome camera in Spring 2026, featuring a modified sensor for improved low-light performance and image quality, while maintaining a compact design similar to the existing GR IV model.

© Macfilos.com

×