Jason’s Newsround: The need for speed — is it overrated in photography?
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.
My Favourite Lens: The Leica APO Summicron SL 1:2 50mm ASPH
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.
Jason’s Newsround: It’s a fact of life, there’s always a new camera or lens...
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.
Back-Button Focus: Disentangling focus and shutter release
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.
Panasonic Lumix S5II: The only L-Mount camera you might ever need
The author gives us his assessment of a camera that used to be referred to as a stepping stone to more accomplished Leica cameras, but is currently receiving much critical acclaim in its own right.
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.
Panasonic Lumix GH7 camera is aimed at the videographer
The new flagship Lumix GH7 is claimed to deliver outstanding video performance with a wide dynamic range, a newly developed 25.2MP BSI CMOS sensor....
Jason’s Newsround: The trickle becomes a flood — it’s raining new M-lenses from China
We are enjoying a wave of new camera and lens options from two powerhouse manufacturing nations: Japan and China. From reimagined vintage lenses, to innovative camera bodies, it's a great time to be in the M- and L-Mount ecosystems.
Leica versus Panasonic: A Macfilos editorial view on the latest compacts
The Macfilos team share their perspectives on two recent camera releases: the Panasonic Lumx S9 and the Leica D-Lux 8.
Panasonic Announces the LUMIX S9: A new, compact, full-frame, L-Mount camera
Panasonic takes aim at social network-savvy photographers and videographers with the new Lumix S9, a compact, full-frame, L-Mount camera.
Choosing the right L-Mount lens: Range versus aperture, that is the question
What is more important for a zoom lens: range or aperture? Read a few answers to these old questions - and a suggestion that opens even more options...
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.
L-Mount Cornucopia: Keeping track of your lens options
The success of the L-Mount means it is increasingly difficult to remember just what lenses are available. The handy reference table sorts models by focal length to make things easy...
Leica CL to return? No, never, but what about a new Leica compact?
Will there ever by another Leica CL or even, a new Leica compact? Despite all the wishful thinking, I actually believe Leica’s bosses when they tell us they have no plans to resurrect APS-C. But a new compact is on the cards. Mike offers some suggestions...
Jason’s Newsround: Sigma happiness, the nifty fifty and proving the doom-mongers wrong
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