Leitzphone: Time to sell the Leica Q3?

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The Leitzphone, a collaboration with Xiaomi, offers excellent image quality but suffers from a confusing user interface and usability issues, making it difficult to rival traditional Leica cameras.

Panasonic Lumix L10 Review: A premium compact camera for enthusiasts

Mike Evans - 8
The Lumix L10 is a substantial upgrade from the LX100 II, featuring improved autofocus, sensor performance, and controls. Priced competitively, it serves as an excellent versatile compact camera for enthusiasts.

Leica Gallery, London presents an exhibition of vintage prints from “The Firm”

Jon Cheffings - 0
Jocelyn Bain Hogg's "The Firm," originating from a commission, captures intimate portrayals of the British crime world over three years. An exhibition of vintage prints runs from July 11 to September 3 at Leica Gallery London.

Sir Don McCullin’s Vietnam: A final retrospective

Jon Cheffings - 2
Sir Don McCullin, at 91, is publishing his final book, a retrospective of his Vietnam experiences from 1965 to 1972, featuring unpublished photographs and personal reflections on war's impacts.

Personal Perspectives: 50 Years of Leica Galleries

Jon Cheffings - 5
The Leica Gallery Wetzlar's "Personal Perspectives" exhibition celebrates 50 years of Leica Galleries, showcasing a diverse array of photographs that blend classical and contemporary artistry while emphasizing cultural significance.

Tamarkin Auctions: Lots of interest for collectors

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This Spring, a second rare Tamarkin Camera auction showcased nearly 300 collectibles, emphasizing the enduring appeal of film photography and encouraging a shift to attract younger film enthusiasts and collectors.

Workflow: Do you like your pictures raw or pre-cooked?

Mike Evans - 42
Mike evaluates the necessity of shooting in both JPEG and RAW formats, reflecting on personal workflows and storage concerns, while advocating for RAW-only photography for better quality and flexibility.

Wandering Vietnam: Capturing moments with the Ricoh GR IIIx

Andrew Tobin - 23
The author reflects on a transformative trip to Vietnam, emphasizing the freedom of traveling light with a compact camera, enabling spontaneous photography and memorable experiences without the burden of extensive gear.

Hasselblad and Capture One partner to bring native Hasselblad RAW support

Keith James - 1
As a result of a new partnership between Hasselblad and Capture One, Hasselblad shooters can now import and process their RAW files directly in the Capture One processing system. Capture One will support three of Hasselblad's 100 megapixel cameras, and a direct tethering feature will be added in due course.

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Leica owners have been clamouring for an M camera with built-in electronic viewfinder to replace the rangefinder. It sounds like a good idea. But is it such a good idea after all?
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Leica’s Stefan Daniel on the retirement of the Leica CL and some hints for the future

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Leica CL: Demand for an upgrade remains strong

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Leica D-Lux 8 Review: Redesigned compact becomes a full member of the Leica family

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The Leica D-Lux 8 is a refined compact camera that aligns more closely with the Leica identity, featuring an optical zoom and simplified controls. However, it lacks some former functionalities, disappointing seasoned users.
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The M Files (30) Zeiss Sonnar 85/2 ZM – one of the rarest M-Mount...

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The Zeiss Sonnar 85/2 ZM telephoto rangefinder lens was made in extremely small quantities. In our real-world test, it must prove if its value lies in more than in its rareness.

Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Double Aspheric: Long-term review

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The Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Double Aspheric is a modern-day homage to a classic Leica Summilux. The author provides us with his assessment of this much more affordable version.

Review: Leica M11 Monochrom after eight months of testing

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Jonathan Slack has spent eight months with Leica's new black-and-white masterpiece, M11 Monochrom. This is his verdict...

Leica M EV1: The unique aspect that entirely changed my mind

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The Leica M EV1 offers a lightweight, full-frame experience designed for manual focus enthusiasts. While reception has been mixed, its unique features make it a compelling option for M lens users.

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Whatever happened to the Heathrow Model Concorde?

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For twenty years, from the early eighties onwards, visitors to London Heathrow could marvel at the sight of the...

Tawang—in the land chosen by a horse

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Farhiz continues his exploration of Tawang, the land chosen by a horse...

Mystery Bay Area society photos surface after 85 years: Film stars, automobiles and the Golden Gate Bridge

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A $10 box containing over 100 developed films from the 1930s led Bill Schmidt on a quest to identify the many subjects...

On the road to Santiago de Compostela with a Leica M9

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For many years Leica photographer John Brockliss yearned to explore the role of pilgrimage in the modern world. Finally after many months of planning he travelled to northern Spain in October 2019, camera in hand and backpack laden, ready to make his dream a reality.