Leica M: How to choose the right film camera

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I am often asked to recommend a Leica film camera, whether the original M3 or one of the later models, right up to the current electronic M7. There is increasing interest in film and even younger photographers are keen to explore the Zeitgeist of the film era.

Wrist Straps: Rope komboloi straps from Greece now at Red Dot Cameras

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Last month I showed you the red rope wrist strap manufactured in...

Kaizen: Fuji’s reasoning behind the sequence of firmware upgrades

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Kaizen (改善), according to Wikipedia (remember when Encyclopaedia Britannica was the fount of all knowledge?), is the Japanese term for "improvement", or more literally, "change for better".

Product image shows the Pixii rangefinder camera with a Leica 28mm lens attached

The Pixii rangefinder camera is here — what do you want to know about...

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The new Pixii rangefinder camera from France scored high on DXO. In fact, it might make some Leica users' wishes come true. A review is under way - you can leave your questions and hints for the reviewer here...

Leitz Photographs Auction Shadow and Light: Highlights of the sale in Vienna on November...

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When we think of photographic auctions, emphasis is always on the cameras and equipment. But perhaps it is the photographs that should grab the attention. Here, William Fagan takes us through some of his favourite photographs in the Leitz Auction in Vienna on November 22...

Black Paint Leicas: The coming crash — or not

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Is the market for black-paint Leica M bodies about to come crashing down? There are two sides to the story....

Long-term review: The new Leica M10-R

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Leica's high-resolution M10-R has been in the hands of Jonathan Slack for nearly a year. In that time he has come love the camera and is planning to buy one for keeps.

SIGMA 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN launched

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Sigma's new L-Mount 28-70mm F2.8 is fast, light and very compact. It has all the makings of a good carry around lens for travel and general photography.

Leica CL versus Panasonic Lumix GX8: A direct comparison

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For the contrarian view, let's compare an APS-C Leica CL with the micro four-thirds Panasonic Lumix GX8. Despite the arrival of the GX9 and the larger G9, the GX8 remains one of my firm favourites and, in many respects, it has a similar feel to the CL.....

Quazy Quest: iPhone 7 Plus takes on the mighty Leica Q

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Why on earth bother with the cost and the weight of a Leica Q when you have a super set of cameras in your constant companion, your trusty iPhone 7 Plus? We think we know the answer, but USAToday aims to gives you the definitive response......

Napier-Railton: 24-litre race car meets Leica M at Brooklands

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This morning I arrived at Brooklands Museum in Weybridge just in time to see the unique Napier-Railton having one of its rare...

Three thousand therapeutic kilometres in Elf the Mini Cooper S

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John embarks on a 3,000-km road trip in his Mini Cooper, a car quite unsuited to some of the more remote parts of New South Wales. But it came through with flying colours...

500px Global Photowalk: 110 cities and Guildford, Surrey…

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When Guildford in Surrey joined 110 cities in the 500px and Fujifilm Global Walk. Bill Palmer did the organising, Mike Evans paid a visit on behalf of Macfilos.

M9 Sensor Corrosion: An explanation and a new opportunity for owners

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Following Leica's ending of the M9 sensor replacement programme, a New Jersey company comes to the rescue of stranded owners.

The Leicas of Police Street

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Whatever you do, don't overtake a Leica. This unmistakable Disco was found parked outside the recent Photographica fair in London. It's the vehicle of...