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Does the “classic digital” camera exist, or is the term an oxymoron? Many believe that a classic is, by definition, a film camera. But...

M-Mount lenses from other manufacturers than Leica have no 6-bit coding. This brings a couple of disadvantages. Part 26 of our M Files series shows workarounds for do-it-yourself coding as well as for obtaining correct EXIF data in a digital workflow. 

We usually think of speed as a good thing. But in photography, sometimes the need for speed comes at a cost we don't want to pay.

The shortlist of contenders for this year's Leica Oskar Barnack Award, LOBA 2024, has been announced. The list reflects a global photography community and its efforts to document the lived experiences of people from around the world.

The Fuji X100VI belongs to a select band of fixed, wide-angle-lens cameras that has taken the photographic world by storm. All have achieved cult status, all are on backorder or in very short supply, and none of them is discounted as a result. Photographers can't wait to get their hands on them and, in some cases, are willing to pay a hefty premium. Is the X100VI the best of the bunch?

Our weekly round up covers gear news you can use, covering accessories, X100VI alternatives, appreciating assets, and authoritative tomes.

My favourite lens is the first prime lens I bought, and the first Leica lens I bought. Some view it as the best 50mm lens ever made.

The original Rollei 35 is nothing short of an immortal camera in the eyes of many photographers. In October, the first copies of the new Rollei 35AF will be sold. Again a film camera, optically close to the original. Will it meet the expectations?

A new camera is always a thrill. This week's Macfilos Newsround looks at a few new arrivals in summer 2024. And at some lenses, too.

In the second part of his visit to the Monterey Peninsula, Keith takes us on a brief visit to one of the most famous towns, and most famous coastlines, in California. Armed with an M240 and three lenses, he shows us how well a Leica-M kits handles California's most scenic spots.

Back-button focus allows photographers independent control of focusing and shutter release, which offers a number of advantages. Its implementation on the Leica SL2 is particularly elegant.

Leica has fixed the file-overwriting firmware bug and updating is essential for all owners

The new Leica D-Lux 8 claims to be reduced to "Das Wesentliche". But are all the really essential features present? Doubt is allowed...

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.

Sensor size has always been an active topic of discussion within the photography community. But, it seems a number of 'crop-sensor' formats are thriving, right alongside their bigger full-frame sibling. In this week's news round, we look at a 'crop' of recent stories on this very topic.