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Leica Q3 43 on Elba: The essence of rosemary, iron and light

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Claus reflects on a photography-focused trip to Elba, utilizing the Leica Q3 43 camera. Despite initial plans altered by health issues, the experience remains fulfilling, emphasizing simplicity and adaptability in photography.

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Flight of the Spitfire, with a chaser for some unusual photography

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Covid put the kibosh on fun, so what better way to celebrate a significant birthday in post-lockdown London than a very special flight in an 80-year-old Spitfire? Tom Lane was aloft in a spotter plane, Leica SL kit in hand, to record the occasion...
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George James, 1942-2018

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My friend George is dead. He had known for many months that he had little time left after his seven-year battle with cancer. But he set his heart on one last Christmas Day which he enjoyed with his family around him. Having achieved his goal, he died peacefully in his own bed on Saturday morning. 

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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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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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It’s not every day you can get a close-up...
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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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November 11: To remember those who lost their lives in conflicts since 1914

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Today, at the eleventh hour or the eleventh day of the eleventh month, is our opportunity to thank the millions of soldiers who lost their lives in conflicts since 1918…

The Leica Q3 43 goes to Crete and becomes the noumero ena for travel

Leica Jonathan Slack -
I received the Q3 43 when I visited Wetzlar in August. I spent all my time with it until we went to Crete on September 23, by which time I had written my article and selected the pictures for the release date three days later...

Leica Cine Play 1: A versatile home projector with a cinema feel

Gadgets Jason Murray -
Leica expands its line-up of premium home cinema projectors with the Leica Cine Play 1, a lightweight, compact and portable new option.

Leica SL System Update: Adobe Frame.io and more on the SL3-S

L-Mount Mike Evans -
The Leica SL system was boosted in March this year when the latest 60MP SL3 hit dealers' shelves. It is proving to be another success for Leica and even persuaded editor Mike to alter his views on the system.

Tom Stoddart Exhibition: An eye on humanity, an eye on history

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From the 5th of November to the 2nd of January 2025, the Leica Gallery London will present an exhibition of 25 images by Tom Stoddart, the award-winning photojournalist…

Brooklands: The historic venue hosts a meeting of Macfilos authors

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The backstory to Brooklands is fascinating. At the turn of the 20th century, motor racing was banned on public roads in mainland Britain….
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Haptic adventures with a medium-format digital back

Feature Articles Andrew Pemberton - 17
After a surfeit of Leica digital M variations, Andrew decided to go old school with Hasselblad, but spiced things up with a digital back...

Bièvres: Europe’s largest open-air photo fair is a magnet for enthusiasts

Feature Articles Mike Evans - 4

Now in its 54th year, the massive Bièvres photo fair brings traders from all over Europe and visitors from around the world. If you are into old cameras, this is a weekend to savour.....

Ilford Witness: How Bolton almost became the Wetzlar of England

Leica Mike Evans - 19

This is the story of two Germans, one from Zeiss, the other from Leitz, who escaped Nazi persecution in the mid-1930s and set out to design a Leica-beating camera in Bolton. Yes, Bolton. It's a fascinating story of ingenuity and lost opportunities.....

Lots of Interest: Auctioneer Dan Tamarkin finds pleasure in the odd and the unusual

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Every November Tamarkin Auctions holds its annual rare camera auction which garners great interest. It's a thrill to attend, especially if you’re a bidder....

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David English on the quality of light

Leica Mike Evans -
A very thoughtful article by David English at the Leica Camera BlogWe like to talk about...

It’s the photograph, not the gear

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During the week I attended an interesting presentation by Nick Moir, one of the Sydney Morning Herald's photographers. Some...

Minor photographic disasters of our time

Leica Mike Evans -

Earlier this week I was strolling around Bushey Park in south-west London when I had my greatest photographic disaster of the year. I found a mob of deer. One obliging stag was washing his antlers in a rather unsavoury, muddy and smelly pool. Just the job, I thought, and fished out the camera of the day, the Leica X1 as it happened, from my Billingham

iPad Pro and keyboard versus Apple’s 12in MacBook

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A new 12in iPad, an Apple keyboard and even a pencil: My first reaction is why would I want one of these combinations. Since I got the 12in MacBook the iPad Air 2 has been gathering dust. For me, the advantages of OS X, with its multi-tasking capabilities, in such a compact and light package far outweigh any attractions of the iPad. 

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The Regent’s Canal continued: A journey from industrial past to urban oasis

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The Regent's Canal was built from 1816 to 1820. It was the M25 of its day, moving goods around north London. Kevin continues with part 2 of his journey following the canal.

My Leica Journey: More than just testing Leica cameras

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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.

A Croatian Adventure Continues: Photographing Dubrovnik’s old city

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Dubrovnik, The Pearl of the Adriatic, lives up to its reputation as a spectacular destination and a feast for photographers. Remember to take a good zoom lens though.

2025 Leica Oskar Barnack Award shortlist finalised 

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Each year the Leica Oscar Barnack Awards spotlights images from photographers around the world who capture the plight of those less fortunate than us.

The Art of Railway Photography: Capturing steam engines and a bit of trainspotting on the side

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Keith Walker, a passionate photographer of steam engines, reflects on trainspotting's history and evolution, emphasizing its charm, enduring allure, and his own journey through photography and heritage railways.

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Leica Store returns to Harrods with more space and access to Akademie activities

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Leica Camera UK has reopened its expanded Harrods store, featuring various product categories and a private classroom for workshops, enhancing customer engagement and creating a unique shopping experience.

Top Winners of the 2025 AOP Photography Awards

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The 40th AOP Photography Awards comprise ten individual subject categories, plus additional Awards for Best Commissioned and Best Personal work selected by key industry figures from all the selected finalists.

Voigtländer camera sells for half a million among record prices secured at the Wetzlar Camera Auction

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The WCA this year spotlit a rare Voigtländer camera from the earliest days of photography, which sold for a remarkable €500,000.

Leica Oskar Barnack 2025 Award Winners

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The Oskar Barnack Awards (LOBA) are the highly prestigious photographic awards, with winners selected from over 300 submissions and judged by 120 experts in 50 countries. The winners were honoured at a celebration at the Leica headquarters in Wetzlar.

Celebrating the Art of Photography in “Motion”: Auction and exhibition at the Leica Gallery Vienna

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Leitz Photographica Auction celebrates the Leica I's centenary with an auction titled “Motion,” featuring significant photographs embodying dynamic social and aesthetic transformations, set for 30 October 2025.

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