M-Mount lenses with automatic depth-of-field scale
Our weekly news round continues with a new M-Mount lenses featuring an automatic depth-of-field scale. There's also a w(eir)dly named, vowelless panoramic digital full-frame camera with “viewfinder” aspirations, a design for a Lego M6, and a reminder of desirable Leica camera/lens bundles. We are also bringing tips on Leica’s perspective control, and news of the worst product name of the year...
The Panasonic Lumix S5 range is attracting younger customers to the expanding L-Mount system.
The Panasonic Lumix S5 and S5II models are attracting buyers in their 20s and 30s, providing an injection of younger talent into the L-Mount...
News Round-up: Theft in Vienna, new 100mm Macro lens, camera strap protection
Here is a quick Tuesday round-up of some news items which arrived at Macfilos over the past seven days.
Theft at Vienna Leica Store
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That Was The Year That Was: A review of 2023 at Macfilos
As we head into 2024, it's a good opportunity to reflect on the year that's just ended. Here’s a canter through some of the highlights from the perspective of the gang at Macfilos
Leica M with EVF: I have the next-best thing
The author sticks his oar into the controversial subject of M-lenses mounted on a camera equipped with an EVF. His choice of camera might come as a surprise to devoted Leica fans.
Peak Design Cuff: The nifty system strap for Leica M, Q and SL
When it comes to camera straps and wrist straps, the author has been there and done that. But a bit of technology in the form of the Peak Design Anchor system is in danger of overcoming all resistance…
All GAS and Gaiters: A reflection on a distressing condition affecting some photographers
It's an affliction that most of us suffer from, one time or another, and it's difficult to treat effectively. Jon takes us through the tale of his own lifelong GAS, Gear Acquisition Syndrome, and discusses the remedies (if any)…
Sigma fp L: First impressions and a few unusual tweaks
The Sigma fp L is the smallest full-frame L-mount camera on the market. But it has its limitations, some of which Canadian-based Allan Dew has addressed in this article. Some mods are not for the faint of heart, but they are possible…
Panasonic Lumix S5II firmware updates announced
Panasonic announces new firmware for the Lumix S5II and S5IIX...
Babsy’s Place: A record of a long-gone world
Babsy's Place: Then and now, with Farhiz Karanjawala in Bombay...
Sentinel Steam Waggon: Nothing quite like it for warming the blood
Steam, steam, glorious steam: Mike takes a nostalgic trip back to 1931 when a meets a wonderful Sentinel Steam Waggon...
L-Mount Alliance: Samyang and Astrodesign expand cooperation to seven companies
The five-year-old L-Mount Alliance continues to expand, particularly in the field of professional cinematography. Today, the existing five companies in the LMA are jointed by Astrodesign and Samyang Optics...
Beer Can Racing: community, camaraderie and a splash of competition
Beer Can Races are a midweek tradition for sailing clubs across the United States. They are short, casual races where the emphasis is just as much on having fun as on competing. They represent a great opportunity for novice sailors to learn and for amateur photographers to capture the action.
RocknRoll Straps rescue the new Panasonic Lumix S5 II with its slots instead of...
A surprising change to the Panasonic Lumix S5 Mark II version is the swapping of strap lugs for slots. Mike couldn't find a suitable strap, so consulted the expert...
Silver Leica SL2 launches with two complementary lens bundles
A new variant, the silver Leica SL2, joins Wetzlar's L-Mount lineup. Available from today, the new camera also comes in kit form with two very different lenses, one L-Mount, one M-Mount...
