Modern features: Konica Hexar RF with Konica 50/2
Jörg-Peter Rau continues his exploration of film cameras with the M-mount that are not quite Leicas. The M Files turns to the remarkable Konica Hexar RF rangefinder...
The M Files (18): Everything but Leica M – here is our Navigator for...
The M Files develops into the biggest knowledge base on M-mount lenses and cameras beyond Leica. This article gives a full overview of all featured cameras and lenses by Konica, Minolta, Rollei, Voigtländer, Zeiss and others. Access ≈10 camera plus 30+ lens reviews and more to come in this article which will be regularly expended.
The M Files (13): Three Konica M-Hexanon lenses – one of them is a...
Konica produced several lenses for their film-loading rangefinder camera, the Hexar RF. This article reviews the M-Hexanon 28/2.8, 90/,2.8 and the bi-focal lens 21-35/3.4-4.
The M Files (17): Attachable viewfinders over almost a century
Over almost a century, Voigtländer, Zeiss, Ricoh, Olympus made attachable viewfinders. This review (The M Files, ep. 17) shows which are recommendable for your Leica or other rangefinder camera.
The M Files One Year On: A legend in the making
A niche within a niche: Mike reviews the M Files series which has been carving a place in the world of rangefinder photography over the past twelve months. The M Files now represents a valuable source of reference. And there is more to come in 2022.
Smartphones: Is the writing on the wall for the good old camera?
Will all or almost all photos be taken with smartphones in the near future? Or will there always be proper cameras? This essay examines the different scenarios...
The M-Files postscript
A review of J-P Rau's series covering non-Leica film cameras which used the brand's iconic M-Mount. Jörg-Peter looks to the furure and promises some new surprises...
Leica Tri-Elmar lenses and the cancelled M Vario: All good things come in… twos
Leica released two lenses for M Mount with a variable focal length. One other did not make it past prototype stage. This article reviews the Tri-Elmar 16-18-21 and the Tri-Elmar 28-35-50 in practical use on M rangefinder cameras.
