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The M Files Jubilee: Creating the largest knowledge base for M-Mount photographic gear

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The M Files jubilee marks 20 episodes of a unique Macfilos series. It covers third-party lenses, cameras and accessories with Leica M-Mount. Read here why these articles could be useful for you
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It’s coming home: Taking an old AkA camera back to Friedrichshafen

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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?

Leica Sofort 2: Second-generation instant camera

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Leica's second-generatin Sofort 2 instant camera includes the ability to print pictures taken with other cameras and comes with an impressive range of accessories...
Oppenheimer analogue: Claim on a movie poster in Sweden

Oppenheimer Analogue: Why #filmisnotdead in movie production

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A full movie shot on silver halide film in the year of 2023? Quite right. And Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" is not the only production that relies on analogue technology.

Manplan Project: The state of Britain at the end of the Swinging Sixties

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The Manplan project, which was to become one of the highlights of my career as a photographer, came to me in 1969 from a...

Turning to Film: Getting to know the Mamiya 6 and my film preference

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The Bronica has found a new owner and I moved on to the Mamiya 6. Everything related to film photography is new to me, I am happy to at least have the familiar experience of a rangefinder camera...

Leica announces limited edition M6 Leitz Auction set in black finish

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The new M6 Leitz Auction set is available from today, but you’d better be quick off the mark. Only 20 sets have been produced...

Turn to film: Stepping back into the world of film photography

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I don't consider myself a Luddite at all. I am a big believer in technology and its potential to bring improvement to humans across the globe, despite its obvious challenges. And yet, in the world of photography, as I turn to film, I find myself evolving in the opposite direction when looking at where photographic technology is heading...

Leica IIIa brought back to life after 85 years: Flip or flop?

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John has owned the Leica IIIa for 56 years, ever since she was a sprightly 30-year-old. Completely refurbished, the IIIa is now working as well as when new. But is it a keeper, even after all these years?

Leica M6 2022: A mix of essay and review

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The Leica M6 2022 is an exercise in mechanical high-tech perfection. It is built to last for generations, in direct contrast to today's consumer products. Claus delves into his motivation in buying the new camera
Product image shows the Olympus 35 RC analogue rangefinder camera

Olympus 35 RC: A tiny but true rangefinder camera for beginners and experts

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The Olympus RC 35 is a rangefinder camera from 1970. This review with many sample images shows where this timeless classic delivers and where not. And what prospective buyers should know.

Leica M6 2022: Pressure plate problems addressed

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Leica addresses the film-transport film scratching reported by some buyers of the 2022 version of the Leica M6 camera...
Product image shows Voigtländer Bessa R3M rangefinder camera with Voigtländer Heliar 40/2.8 lens.

The M Files (19): Voigtländer Bessa R3M with Voigtländer Heliar 40/2.8 

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The Voigtländer Bessa R3M is an exceptional analogue rangefinder camera with a 100% viewfinder. Here, it is reviewed with the Voigtländer Heliar 40/2.8 — the shortest focal length this camera supports.

Leica Pocket Book: One hundred years of facts in your pocket

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The new 9th Edition, published this week, adds ten years of development and over 100 pages of information. The book is packed with information and has a place on any Leica owner’s bookshelf...

Andy Summers and Harmonics of the Night at the Leica Gallery London

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A selection of Andy Summers' photographs will be on display from March 26 to April 30 at the Leica Gallerie in London...