Leica Q3 Monochrom Long-term Review: Key features and upgrades

Jonathan Slack reviews the new Leica Q3 Monochrom and delves into the history of the successful Q range and previous monochrome cameras from Wetzlar. Read this definitive view of the Leica Q3 Monochrom

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

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...

George James, 1942-2018

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. 

Living like a vampire: Landscape and the Leica Q2 Monochrom

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

Travels with the Ricoh GR: Myanmar Part I, Yangon

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…..

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

It’s not every day you can get a close-up...

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

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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Gloss black Leica M11 with matching Noctilux-M 50 f/1.2 ASPH and leather accessories

Leica's gloss black M11 is likely to be the object of love at first sight for many brand aficionados. And the accompanying Noctilux-M f/1.2 retro-styled light magnet, also in Leica noir, will quell the slightest hint of resistance.

Getting the best deal when buying and selling Leica equipment

Ever wondered how much your interest in photography costs you? Good bookkeeping and prudent management of your gear can keep those costs low.

Leica’s Latest Financials: Best results in company history

Leica reveals a strong financial performance in its core Photography segment. Leica's financial results are the best in the company's long history.

Studio Portrait Photography: Perfect exposure with the Sekonic Flashmate

Keith finally takes the plunge and gets to grips with a hand-held light meter. The Sekonic Flashmate L-308X-U turns out to be easy to use, and delivers great results.

Cropping Part 2: Enhancing cropped images using Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Gigapixel AI, from Topaz Labs, offers photographers the opportunity to digitally enhance heavily cropped images. In this article, the author explains how to use it and illustrates its impact using several wildlife shots.

Cropping Part 1: Seven reasons to brandish your crop tool

Cropping images can be controversial, but it is a handy way to help you get exactly the image you had in mind when you took your photo. Here are some examples where cropping improves the look of an image.

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It’s coming home: Taking an old AkA camera back to Friedrichshafen

AkA Friedrichshafen, later akw, is one of the German post-war camera manufacturers that are almost forgotten now. Let's look at the company's history and its products. What cameras are the Akarex, Akarette, Akarelle or Arette?

10 cameras that shaped my photographic life. And look, Ma, no Leica!

David takes a trip into the past and selects the ten cameras that have had the biggest impact on his photographic life.

Leica Classic Store goes global with international warranties and insured shipping

Leica's new Classic website brings together used items from around the world, offering an international warranty, insured shipping at reasonable cost and expert pre-sale checks...

Leica M System: In praise of simplicity and longevity

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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Which way up does your iPhone land when you drop it? Is it like a piece of toast, always on the buttered side (that is, the glass side)? I don’t believe in semi-intelligent selection of this nature. In theory, the phone can fall on either side, even though it does always seem to fall on its face.

iOS 9 let loose at 6 pm UK time, a little hesitantly

This evening Apple released iOS. But early birds are finding a few difficulties, no doubt caused by...

Ralph Nelson: Two unique cameras and lenses for under £20,000

Got a spare £20,000 hanging around and want something unique? American photographer Ralf Nelson is offering to exchange his two sequentially-numbered M4s for a batch of current digital equipment with a rather modest price tag of £18,400. The full deal is listed in Leica Rumors today and it is well worth a read.

Screen Protection: Choosing the most reliable film

There are few things I look forward to with less enthusiasm than putting a protective film on the screen of a camera or smartphone. Bubbles, dust, alightment—everything conspires to thwart your best intentions. And, once bubbled or misaligned there is not much you can do other than buy yet another protective film or learn to live with imperfection.

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