The Great Fire of Chicago: An architectural turning point

Chicago's history took a dramatic turn after the Great Fire by turning its growing affluence into an architectural heritage that distinguished it from other cities.

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Easter lunch in the English countryside, an ancient village and the discovery of the disguised tomb of one of the greatest writers of the 20th century...

Leica Q2: The perfect full-frame travel camera?

Is Leica's successful Q2 the ideal travel camera, despite the restructions of its fixed wide-angle lens? Keith sets off for Europe to find out...

OM System: Old memories, optical masterpieces and obscure mistakes

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...

Yorkshire’s Jurassic Coast: Favourite stretch of magnificent scenery

Everyone needs a favourite bit of the world. And for Dave, the North Yorkshire Jurassic coast hits all the buttons. Here he takes a scenic view with the Nikon Df and the Leica X.

Oskar One Zero Five comes in loud and clear

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Classic Digital Cameras: Is the revival a passing phase?

Does the “classic digital” camera exist, or is the...

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

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.

Why I enjoy being an exception: A fish out of water in the world...

As Wayne says "Treasure your exceptions". Even at the shallow end the images that small Leicas produce is more than enough to make you happy.

Where sky, Lincolnshire, and water meet

This is my journey of remembrance and remembering back to visit my family and friends in England.

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

Leica announces the Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH lens, a compact, lightweight standard zoom with a constant aperture, priced at ÂŁ1,650, available worldwide starting June 12, 2025.

Introducing Edward Matthews: The photographer who went to war and found his destiny

After learning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in February 2022, the photographer, Edwards Matthews, took a decision that would shape his life forever. He went to war.

10 Years of Leica Q: A photographic revolution

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

This week's news round is dominated by all the goings-on in the Leica world. If you fancy a weekend getaway with fellow enthusiasts, here's your chance. Or, if you would like to buy some used Leica gear with zero-interest financing, head to Mayfair. Perhaps you've already picked up a new SL3 or Sofort. In that case, we have some news for you. And if you would like to know what's going on beyond the Leica world, don't worry, Ricoh, Fujifilm, Panasonic, and Lomography all get a mention too.

Retro Style: Rollei 35 RF with Sonnar 40/2.8

The M Files, Part 4: Jörg-Peter's journey into the past continues with the Rollei RF, another non-Leica camera which featured the Leica M Mount.

Oops, I did it again. But is it really a good idea to develop...

Film is enjoying a renaissance, especially among younger photographers. But do you process your own films? Have you entered the mysterious world of the darkroom? Jörg-Peter brings us up to date on home developing techniques...

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Snapping with the Leica Q when Bill Clinton hoves into view

My Leica Q was out and about in Piccadilly this morning just before the start of the London Pride march. And who should hove into view, surrounded by the security heavies, than former POTUS, Bill Clinton, trying to look all nonchalant and making a few points of note. Who is he chatting with, though? 

iPhone, Apple Watch Battery Life: A mixed bag of experiences

Last week I was writing about batteries in connection with our long-term review car, the Nissan Leaf. Wouldn't it be wonderful if the 85-mile range of that car could be stretched to even 200 miles? Overnight the Leaf and its electric companions would become viable for most people. Rechargeable batteries, though, are an integral part of our daily existence.

Leica Q Review: Quality, simplicity, innovation, competence, sheer delight

The Leica Q is the company’s most significant introduction since the M240. Not only does this camera meet competitors such as Sony and Fuji on equal terms, it betters them in several respects while offering Leica’s unique selling proposition, simplicity. At last, in the Q, we have a full-frame compact with a superb lens that gives up little, except the versatility of a system mount and the rangefinder system, to the more expensive M. It is the perfect second camera for any M owner. And at its price it will attract new recruits to Leica ownership. 

Batteries, batteries, batteries: Where we go from here?

For the past twelve months I've been testing a Nissan Leaf, the all-electric motoring solution. Surprisingly, not only is it supremely quiet and economical, charged from my home port, it is fast, comfortable and very refined. In fact, it feels like a small limousine, considerably more refined even than an equivalent Audi A3 or VW Golf. I would buy an electric car in a heartbeat if it weren't for one snag: Range.

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