Best of Macfilos Photography: Editorial picks 2025

Each year, the editorial team view thousands of images, featured in the hundreds of articles submitted by our contributors. Amongst the many superb pictures we see, a handful invariably stand out. So, here are the favourite photos selected by each member of the Macfilos team.

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Classic Digital Cameras: Is the revival a passing phase?

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.

Oskar One Zero Five comes in loud and clear

No, this is not a wireless call sign. It...

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.

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

Steam, steam, glorious steam: Mike takes a nostalgic trip back to 1931 when a meets a wonderful Sentinel Steam Waggon...

Leica M10 Monochrom: Rangefinder resolution at its mostest

A first review of Leica's now M10 Monochrom. Jonathan has been allowed to test a pre-production version of the 41MP black-and-white camera as these are his conclusions.

Yosemite from the comfort of ground level

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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Wide-angle Wonder: The Getty seen through the Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 Art

The Sigma 14-24 mm f/2.8 Art zoom lens proves to be the perfect accompaniment for a visit to one of the world's most spectacular art museums - the Getty

Leica SL3-S Launched: New 24MP, faster autofocus, content credentials, better video capabilities

The long-awaited Leica SL3-S arrives, following the success of the earlier SL2-S, the lower-resolution version of the SL2…. 

Too good to be true: Why the pictures of David Osborn fascinate us

British photographer David Osborn creates his images with his camera and in Photoshop. The result is images to which the term “painterly” really fits.

Photoshop Tricks and Tips for Beginners: Adding a border around two images

In the second article of the series, Keith explains how to customize layer size to accommodate two side-by-side images in a single composition.

Searching for my Cameraman

You have to wonder why it's important for me to go searching for my "Cameraman". By the age of eight, I’d accrued more passport stamps and booster shots than the average war correspondent...

Apple iPhone at 18: The screen that launched a thousand apps and ate the...

The iPhone is 18 tomorrow. Not everyone was convinced when it launched in 2007. But it turned out to ba revolutionary device which has conquered the world…

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Hands on with the Panasonic S models

The Panasonic S-series cameras are surprisingly big, larger than the latest a7III and Nikon Z6/Z6.

Loose Pucks, Light, Location and Leicas: The challenges of photographing amateur ice hockey

In his first experience of photographing ice hockey, the author learns a lot about the game, sports photography, and his Leica camera.

Slim Rock n Roll linked strap now available for smaller cameras, including the Leica M

The leather-link Rock n Roll strap is a great companion for any camera. It is springy and comfortable to wear around the neck or over the shoulder. Now comes a narrower, less bulky version which is ideal for the Leica M and other compact cameras.

The super blue blood moon from Melbourne, courtesy of the Panasonic G9

The "super blue blood moon" has been creating a stir, particularly in Asia and Austalasia. Not much to see in London, even...

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The John Robert Young Leicas: A regretted decision to sell

Famous photo-journalist John Robert Young did something we have all done: He sold a cherished object and then regretted bitterly. Can we possibly find John's Leica M6 Classic and his M6TTL, both engraved with his name on the top-plate?

Our Swiss Roll mystery photo hunt featured on BBC

William Fagan's mystery roll of Leica film which featured in our Swiss roll feature on September 11, has been...

Leica UK stops sending cameras to Europe for repair from next week because of potential Brexit delays

Uncertainty over Brexit trading arrangements with the EU leads Leica UK to suspend some camera repairs from December 3

Photokina cancelled “for the time being”. Is this the end?

After several rearrangements of the deckchairs on the banks of the Rhine, Photokina has packed its bags... at least "for the time being"
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