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Capturing Over-Tourism in Florence: An impressionist approach

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Florence, like other major "TikTok" destinations, suffocates with overtourism. Andrew Tobin with the innovative Ricoh GRIIIx HDF captures the madness using the technique of compositing.

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The Leica alternative: The Leica CL analogue rangefinder with its 40/2 and 90/4

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Jörd-Peter expands The M Files with a discussion on the Leica CL and its lenses.
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Langley Vale Centenary Wood: The Regiment of Trees.

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Kevin visits the new Regiment of Trees, commemorating the fallen of World War One, at Langley Value in Surrey, England.
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Travels with the Ricoh GR: Myanmar Part I, Yangon

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Almost three years ago our steps led us to the golden land known as Myanmar. That was before the election when the LND won a landslide victory. What was striking at the time was the people's hope for a more democratic regime…..

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Gloriana: The Queen’s Rowbarge sets forth in infinite splendour

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On the Road with the Leica Q2: Seattle, the coolest place in The Pacific Northwest

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Keith describes the third and final destination visited on his trip to the northwest coast of the United States. Seattle turns out to be not only cool but very photogenic.
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Living like a vampire: Landscape and the Leica Q2 Monochrom

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Monochrome photography for landscapes and mountaineering: The choice between Leica SL2 conversions, the M Monochrom and the new Leica Q2 Monochrom

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Leica X Vario: Ten-year-old underdog continues to confound its critics

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I set my sights on the much-maligned Leica X Vario. Just 18 months ago, I traded in the Panasonic kit and carried home an almost-new X Vario…

Studio Portrait Photography: Adding colour with a Lume Cube Tube Light

Accessories Keith James -
In his third article of the series, Keith unleashes some colour fills on his portraits, using the Lume Cube Tube Light Mini.

Does the camera pick the photographer?

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Imagine if we lived in a world where the boot was on the other foot, where the camera chose the photographer. Which camera do you think would choose you?

Travelling Light On Safari with a Panasonic FZ1000: Photographing ‘The Big Five’

Feature Articles Wayne Gerlach -
Photography on safari called for a lightweight camera with a great focal-length range. Enter the 10-year-old Lumix FZ1000 bridge camera.

Quiz Time: Name Leica’s smallest autofocus L-Mount lens

L-Mount Keith James -
It's small, beautifully formed, and flat as a pancake. What is it? It's the smallest autofocus L-Mount lens made by Leica.

A journey into personal history along the Regent’s Canal

Feature Articles Kevin Armstrong -
Kevin begins his adventure exploring the historic Regent's Canal through London. He starts with a personal quest for the site of the family timber yard…
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Leica has abandoned APS-C – three ways to go for lens owners

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Leica has abandoned their APS-C system with L-Mount. Many lenses are still around, also from Sigma. This review discusses if the Leica SL2, the Panasonic S1R or the Sigma fpL are useful cameras for the owners of APS-C L-Mount lenses.

Panasonic Lumix and Sigma L-Mount Prime Lenses: You can’t go wrong

L-Mount Keith James - 7
Lumix and Sigma L-Mount prime lenses offer superb optical performance in a cost-effective package. You can't really go wrong, whichever model you choose.

Panasonic Lumix S5II firmware updates announced

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Panasonic announces new firmware for the Lumix S5II and S5IIX...

CameraPhone Quest II: A cruise with the Panasonic CM1

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Bill's search for the Holy Phone continues. He moves on from the ill-received Kodak Ektra to the Panasonic CM1 which, he says, is the modern incarnation of the First World War Kodak Vest Pocket camera.....

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Life’s Simple Pleasures: Local holidays in the year of the pandemic

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For many of us, the need to take our vacations close to home has been a revelation. Instead of jetting off to the other side of the world, we have turned to re-discovering the delights of our own countries. Jean decided to stay put in Normandy and visited the historic and beautiful coastine around Barfleur

Panasonic’s Lumix S5 kit: The Lightweight L-Mount alternative

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Better late than never. For some reason, the Panasonic S5 kit I ordered in September has just arrived at...

Leica’s new Q2 firmware update comes like a blast of compressed air…

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The Q2 now has a new suit of firmware clothes. Updating is a breeze as Mike found out. A quick blast from the aerosol banished an annoying gremlin prior to installation...

Lucky Leica Q2: Red special for Chinese Singles Day on November 11

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On the shelf? You might try this lucky red Leica Q2 to give you luck and the courage to go shopping on Chinese Singles Day 2020...

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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.

After the Great Fire: Chicago’s architectural revolution

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From the ashes of the Great Fire of Chicago grew the first and second schools of architecture which put Chicago on the map. The revolution continues here.

June in “La Cornouaille” with a pair of Leica X cameras

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Jean Perenet explores the rugged coastline of Brittany and discovers connections with its British neighbours, Cornwall and Wales, while on holiday.

Leica M11 Family firmware update 2.5.1

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Leica M11 firmware update 2.5.1 enhances wireless security, adds memory formatting, fixes battery warnings, and ensures compliance with EU regulations. Users should follow update precautions for optimal functionality.

Eyes wide-open: A review of the Summilux range of Leica lenses

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“Astonishing performance.” “Excellence without compromise.” Both statements describe the Leica Summilux range of lenses.

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Unveiling the Leica Q3 Monochrom: Features and pricing

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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

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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.

Leitz Auction No 47: Rare cameras and unique provenance from the Pope to Communism

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The 47th Leitz Auction on November 22, 2025, features diverse items, including rare Leica cameras, a unique STASI spy camera, and a camera gifted to Pope Francis, attracting significant interest.

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Leica announces the SL3 Reporter model, a design variant of the company's flagship, full-frame mirrorless camera, featuring a distinctive, dark-green livery.

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