Leica Boutique: An affluence of accessories for the new Q3
Pimping your new Leica Q3 is fun, but expensive. Mike takes a look at what Leica accessories are worth buying, what deserve a miss and what you can spend...
Lightroom editing with the Loupedeck+ console
I'm not a great fan of sitting down with Lightroom for hours on end to get the end results I want from my latest...
Telling Time: Citizen Proximity smartwatch ten years on
Ten years ago on Macfilos: The search for the perfect smartwatch was still three years in the future. But did this rather cumbersome Citizen Proximity cut the mustard, even in 2012? Mike looks back on a not-so-successful try at watch/phone integration...
Tekkiepix connects 100 years of technology industry photography
A new web site conceived by journalist and broadcaster Barry Fox has been launched to bring together more than 100 years of technology industry...
The Good Companion meets some chums from 1929, including a Leica I and a...
I have a new good companion which I met for the first time a month ago. It all started with the Klack keyboard noise...
Quick fire lens changes or the smart solution?
Smart phones are taking over the world of photography by means of convenience, flattering results and clever marketing. But is it more satisfying to carry a “proper” camera and a bagful of lenses? Wayne dithers…
Challenges ahead: Technology and the car industry
The car industry is in a bit of a pickle, what with the pandemic and the proposed bans on the internal combustion engines. Tesla and Chinese manufacturers and the great disruptor itself, Apple, are circling the wagons...
In at the deep end with the Jaguar Monochrom: Part II
Six hours to cover 125 miles in a fast electric vehicle. Surely not, until the Jaguar Monochrom met a nightmare traffic jam on the way home.
Pieca: A Raspberry Pi camera system for M-Mount lenses
Still looking for a new Leica under four grand? Why not try the entry level Peica for size?
Leica Cine 1 laser TV launched in partnership with Hisense and available in the...
Leica's entry into the growing ultra-short-throw laser television market will take off in the Spring of this year. The Leica Cine 1 will be available first in selected European markets, including the United Kingdom, at prices ranging from £3,680-£4,650, depending on the display size. Launches in the United States, China and Australia will follow in Q3 of this year.
Cash or card: The cashless society is almost a reality
Mike has embraced the cashless society. He hasn't handled a coin or a banknote in twelve months. His wallet is as thin as bumble bee's wing...
Oops, I did it again. But is it really a good idea to develop...
Film is enjoying a renaissance, especially among younger photographers. But do you process your own films? Have you entered the mysterious world of the darkroom? Jörg-Peter brings us up to date on home developing techniques...
Klack goes the keyboard, blink go the eyes through the rose-tinted glass
What do you miss most when using the modern, silent keyboard. Well, as a former typewriter aficionado, I miss the nostalgic clackety-clack of the mechanical machine. Now you can Klack away with a new macOS utility that transforms your Magic Keyboard….
Joys of well-engineered mechanical devices: From the slide rule to Sinn
We live in a digital world, but the attractions of "analogue" mechanical devices is still strong. Keith explores his love affair with fine mechanical tools, from the slide-rule to the Porsche Boxster...
Airpop Active Plus: The facemask for the Macfilos reader who has everything
It's time to take facemasks seriously. Time to invest in high-tech protection. For only £150 (plus refill pads) you can treat yourself to the Airpop Active Plus with Halo...