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...

James Jarché — A largely forgotten former London Fleet Street press photographer

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James Jarché — a now largely forgotten former London Fleet Street press photographer — came to fame in 1936 as the first photographer to capture the future Edward VIII and Mrs. Simpson in public. He was also the grandfather of the famous actor, Sir David Suchet…

How I rediscovered monochrome after 15 years as a non-believer

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After years of monochrome photography, the author embraced colour with digital but has recently rekindled an appreciation for monochrome, exploring software conversions and techniques while resisting new camera purchases.

Timeless: Through the Lens of John Goldberger

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Leica Camera, in partnership with Ernst Leitz Werkstätten, will stage a curated photographic exhibition at the Leica Store Geneva, to be held during the renowned Swiss international horology fair...

Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2026: The Jury’s in

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The selection process for the 46th Leica Oskar Barnack Award has begun, with new jury members assessing photo series that highlight the bond between humanity and the environment, culminating in an October 2026 ceremony.

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Leica CL: A reluctant goodbye but it’s now time to look to the future

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Leica's APS-C range is dead. The CL and TL are no more. So is it time to stop mourning and look to the future? Mike thinks so...
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Leica vs. Fujifilm: How the APS-C race was won

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A sucessful system on the one side and orphaned cameras and lenses on the other: What Fujifilm did right with APS-C – and why Leica failed to do so.
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Leica acknowledges the end of APS-C cameras. It’s now full-frame ahead for Wetzlar

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It's official. Or it's rumoured to be official. It seems clear Leica has reached the end of the road with its APS-C range, the CL and TL2. But there's no public statement. Just an advisory note to distributors...
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Entering the L-Mount world – without breaking the bank or your back

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The article reviews the Panasonic/Sigma L-Mount kit, highlighting its affordability, compactness, and quality, making it a suitable alternative for travel photography compared to the more expensive Leica SL system.
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Rangefinder versus EVF: Is the SL2-S the better M11?

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Many Leica fans continue to wish for an M camera with built-in electronic viewfinder. But this is unlikely. Jörg-Peter believes that the SL2 and SL2-S fill this need: A camera with EVF that loves playing with manual M lenses...
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Can the Canon R10 and Canon R7 Replace the Leica CL?

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Leica Vario-Elmarit vs Sigma Contemporary: Exploring the benefits of standard 28-70mm zoom lenses

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Modern standard zoom lenses have evolved, proving their worth against prime lenses. The Leica and Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 options offer high quality, differing in build, weight, and price, catering to diverse needs.

Leica Monopan 50 Review: A new era of 35mm film

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The author, a long-time film photographer, discusses his shift from 35mm film to digital, but finds promise in the new Leica Monopan 50 film, offering innovative color sensitivity and versatile processing.

Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 Review: The ideal standard zoom for everyday use

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The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH is a compact, lightweight lens that delivers impressive image quality, especially wide open, and it pairs excellently with the Leica SL3-S camera system.

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Saracinesco: A picturesque and historic village in the Appennini mountains

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Royal Photographic Society: Browse 165 years of photographic history with no charge

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Britain's Royal Photographic Society is now allowing free access to 165 years of photographic history. You can now browse copies of the Society's Journal published between 1853 and 2018. Read more...

Into the Mystery: Camera in the wild

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David Askham reviews a remarkable book which explores landscape photography in a unique way...

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