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Taking a Rolleiflex to the Leica Society International Annual Meeting

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I recently did something bold, something brash, something I’m not proud of. I showed up to a Leica Society International (LSI) meeting with a...

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

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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?
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Classic Digital Cameras: Is the revival a passing phase?

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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.
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Leica M System: In praise of simplicity and longevity

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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.
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Sentinel Steam Waggon: Nothing quite like it for warming the blood

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Steam, steam, glorious steam: Mike takes a nostalgic trip back to 1931 when a meets a wonderful Sentinel Steam Waggon...
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Yosemite from the comfort of ground level

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

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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

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Taking A Leica Q3 on Holiday: Photography, fishing, and footwear

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The most important factor in deciding where to take my Leica Q3 on holiday is whether I can photograph interesting subjects near to my hotel. I hit the jackpot at a spot less than 10 km from Ephesus.

Want to know who’s cocooning? Check out Slow Street.

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In our need to escape from our daily lives, cocooning provides a place where we can relax, think and be safe.

Macfilos Most-read Articles of 2024: It’s gear all the way down

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Let’s take a brief look back at 2024. It would be something of an understatement to say it’s been an eventful year at Macfilos…

Photoshop Tricks and Tips for Beginners: Adding a border around your image

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In the first article of a new series, Keith provides a short 'how-to' on getting started using layers.

Finding meaning, humour and lightness of heart in traditional film photography

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It’s easy to take life too seriously, and even easier to do the same with photography. I took myself too seriously. But then.…

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

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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.
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Review: Panasonic Lumix GX8

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Panasonic's GX8 is a camera that handles well, produces superb results and works so well with Panasonic's Leica-branded lenses. Mike has been putting it through its paces with a variety of lenses.

Panasonic’s new Lumix S5 lightweight arrives. Four lightweight f/1.8 lenses to launch soon

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Panasonic's mini full-framer, the S5, has arrived at last. It pairs with the 20-60 S zoom as a kit and is reasonably priced here in the UK. The kit, in particular, is something of a bargain. This is the first fully-featured L-mount camera to go head to head with Sony on size and weight...

Leica C-Lux: New compact superzoom with one-inch sensor and 24-360mm lens

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Leica’s latest compact, the C-Lux, features a monster zoom — from 24-360mm and a one-inch sensor. Although slightly larger than Sony’s RX100 series, the new Panasonic-based Leica offers much greater versatility at a lower price….

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Bikepacking in the old Blue Mountains with a classic film camera in tow

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The elderly Olympus Mju II becomes something Nju for an extraordinary bikepacking excursion into Australia’s Blue Mountains.

iPhone 12 Max: A big smartphone with a state-of-the-art camera

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This autumn has brought a bumper set of choices for Apple smartphone users. Should we go for the pocket marvel, the Mini, or max out on the tablet-sized iPhone 12 Pro Max?

Little Red Riding hood replaces the notoriously losable Leica hood cap 14043

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That old grannie would snatch off your hood cap as soon as look at you. Now, Red Dot Cameras have the perfect antidote in the form of the new red rubber riding hood...

Zeiss ZX1 first review

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It's quite a surprise to find the elusive Zeiss ZX1 appearing in the wild after such a long wait....

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Chicago Avenue with a Leica M246 Monochrom

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James Rice discovered that Chicago Ave is a street that has many shades and contrasting images. It's a street in transition from traditional neighborhoods to the gloss of new gentrification. What often remains in the shadows is stubborn examples of poverty that never seem to go away.

A journey to the Adriatic with an SL2: does a camera with a mere 47MP still have a future?

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Not every camera has to be the latest model. On a working trip to the Italian Riviera, Fernando Toro finds the Leica SL2 more than does the job he needs it to do. And there's no buyer's remorse.

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

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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

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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

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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

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Leica Announces its Picture of the Year 2025: A New York street image by Joel Meyerowitz

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A New York street scene, from 1963, by Joel Meyerowitz, portraying a group of women on the fringe of the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade, has been chosen as the 2025 Leica Picture of the Year.

Billingham Capsule 1 Pouch: Stylish camera protection for Santa’s stocking

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Discover the 2025 Royal Photographic Society Award Winners

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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

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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

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