Panasonic is bullish on the future of the L-Mount Alliance and broader depth of the product line brings confidence to consumers. The company claims to have captured ten percent of the high-end full-frame market since the introduction of the S1 and S1R but believes that full-frame and Micro Four-Thirds are fully complementary, each with its benefits and with relatively little overlap.

Does your personality influence the type of camera and lens you prefer to work with? Wayne takes a lighthearted look at the introvert and the extrovert when it comes to photographic style.

In this week's news round, we look at the Leica M reimagined, a bold take on bringing the rangefinder up to date. There are new venues for two British photographic events, details of a toy camera that could make a fun present for any photographer, and a glimpse of a new collapsible 50mm f/2 lens for M-Mount. Plus, Fujifilm tells us that without the success of the X100, the company could have been in a difficult position. Finally, we look at all the wild rumours of a revolutionary Leica D-Lux 8. Sorry, but we don't think they are true.

After braving the Pacific Highway and sticking strictly to the speed limit, as one does, John gets a pie in the sky and a natter with fellow vintage Porsche fans...

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

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

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...