The M Files (22): Which is the perfect bag for a rangefinder kit?
There are as many "perfect bags" as there are photographers. Almost at least. This review features, following the philosophy of the M Files project, nine Non-Leica solutions for a rangefinder kit.
Decent Exposure Part 1: Attachable external light meters and where they help
The first part of our lightmeter review homes in on hot-shoe-mounted devices, ranging from the original Leicameter to the latest electronic models...
Review: Billingham 72, single-camera bag for Leica Q, Sony RX1 and more
No sooner had I finished reviewing the new Billingham Hadley One system bag when along came something quite different. The Billingham 72,...
Billingham’s Thomas: A briefcase for all occasions
Photographers tend to think of Billingham as a manufacturer of camera bags. But the range of general luggage is also worth a look. The handy Thomas briefcase/messenger bag is all rounder than can even accommodate your camera.
Leica X 36mm Viewfinder: Form and Function
On the face of things, the little Voigtländer optical viewfinder is the perfect companion for the old Leica X1. That's what I thought. And then I tried the 36mm Leica version....
iPad Magic Keyboard: Why not settle for the best?
Apple's new iPad Magic Keyboard combined with touch and mouse support in iPadOS 13.4 at last bridges the gap between tablet and computer.
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.
In-camera charging: Leica misses out on an essential feature
Are you a fan of in-camera battery charging? I believe it is now a must-have feature for all cameras. Have your say....
Rock & Roll straps for the Leica SL and SL2
Rock & Roll's Leica SL straps have been updated with a new method of attachment which is more secure and neater. We're reviewing three of them here.
Get a Grip: iPhone plus Fjorden in the Baltic
Smartphones have largely displaced simple point-and-shoot cameras. With their high quality sensors and range of lenses, they are capable of delivering superb images. What...
Decent exposure, part 3: Light metering apps for your iPhone and the big overview
A good smartphone app will help you to get exposure right, especially when using a vintage camera. This review presents five different iOS apps - and reveals one surpisingly simple solution...
Leica Q2 gets the Thumbs Up: How a simple brass grip transforms the handling
The absence of the much-promised Leica thumb grip for the new Q2 camera has been a source of friction here at Macfilos Towers. Fed up waiting, we've gone back to the original and the best, the all-brass Thumbs Up. It transforms the handling of the Leica Q2.
Taab Focus Rings: Transform the handling of your non-tab Leica lenses
What do the current Leica 50mm Summicron, 50mm Noctilux and 75/90mm Apo-Summicrons have in common? They all lack a focus tab, something that I find near essential, especially in a smaller-diameter lens such as the 50 Cron.
Arte di Mano’s Leica Q2 case with optional access to battery and SD card
Leather half-cases offer great protection for your camera. But getting to the battery or SD card can be a problem. Arte di Mano has the perfect solution for the Leica Q2 range
BandWerk, the Leica of straps for the Apple Watch
This beautiful leather strap from BandWerk for the Apple Watch would grace a £10,000 Swiss timepiece, never mind a smartwatch.
