The Leica M5: Ugly duckling or the most underrated rangefinder ever?
When the Leica M5 came out in 1971, it was received with much criticism. Too big, too ugly. The built-in light metering got less praise. Even Leica collectors often ignore this ill-fated M model. We give it a try and show what the M5 is capable of.
Jason’s Newsround: Film buffs want scans, not negatives
Sales of photographic film are booming. But, despite shelling out big money on the film itself, it looks like the new cadre of film shooters have some new ideas. Film buffs want scans, not negatives. We take a look at this new and rather perverse trend in this week's Newsround.
My decision is final: We will take the risk — Ernst Leitz II in...
One hundred years ago this week, Ernst Leitz II took the momentous decision to produce the Leica Camera. But it was by no means a unanimous decision, as the legend of the meeting suggests…
Lawrence of Arabia: It’s 89 years since he died on his beloved Brough motorcycle
The story of T.E. Lawrence, Lawrence of Arabia, continues to fascinate 89 years after his death. He died in a motorcycle accident while riding his cherished Brough Superior SS100 on 29 May 1935.
Photo Fair season in full swing — from London to Paris
Photo fair season is upon us. We preview the forthcoming Photokina and Bievres fairs. We also have news of a new Fujifilm House of Camera in London and a detailed look at how the human eye works.
Leitz Photographica Auction: My top-ten favourites
Here are are my Top 10 favourites in the next Leitz Photographic Auction. I could have shown any number of black or olive-paint Leica M cameras, but these are always there, and they always sell well. I have tried to depict the many steps along the way for cameras and optics since the 1850s
Jason’s Newsround: Lies, damn lies, rumours, and statistics
Camera gear addicts love a good camera gear rumour, especially if it's about a long-awaited, highly-desirable piece of kit. This week, we've got a few to share.
Swiss Roll: There’s life in the old Kuchen yet
The intriguing story of the Swiss Roll, the long-lost Leica negatives brought back to life after 74 years, continues to mystify. Here is an update on an unsolved mystery...
M Files (25): Epson R-D1 — the world’s first digital rangefinder camera
Subtititle: It was the world’s first rangefinder camera, two years ahead of the Leica M8. The Espon R-D1 celeberates its 20th birthday in 2024. Episode 25 of The M Files provides an appropriate tribute.
Jason’s Newsround: Sigma happiness, the nifty fifty and proving the doom-mongers wrong
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Photokina 1954: A legend is born
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The Good Companion meets some chums from 1929, including a Leica I and a...
I have a new good companion which I met for the first time a month ago. It all started with the Klack keyboard noise...
Leica introduces steel-rim 35mm Summilux limited edition in black
A limited edition of the steel-rim Leica Summilux-M f/1.4 in anodised black is launched today. Optically and mechanically, it is identical to the silver version, which was announced in 2022 as part of the factory's programme of re-creating classic lenses in modern format…
Vintage digital cameras are back. But some new models have become unobtainable
In this week's news round up, we hear about the fascination with compact digital cameras from yesteryear, as well as the hurdles to getting your hands on the latest and greatest kit
All the action from the Leica world: people, gatherings, cameras, firmware updates, and deals!
This week's news round is dominated by all the goings-on in the Leica world. If you fancy a weekend getaway with fellow enthusiasts, here's your chance. Or, if you would like to buy some used Leica gear with zero-interest financing, head to Mayfair. Perhaps you've already picked up a new SL3 or Sofort. In that case, we have some news for you. And if you would like to know what's going on beyond the Leica world, don't worry, Ricoh, Fujifilm, Panasonic, and Lomography all get a mention too.
