40mm Compacts: From ancient to modern with the Rollei 35 and Ricoh GR IIIx
The film-loading Rollei 35 from 1966 and the digital Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) have more on common that it seems. For example, a 40mm (equiv.) lens and a design that puts smallness over all. Read here a comparing review of these two cameras.
Review: Leica Classic Steel-Rim Summilux-M 35 f/1.4 and a look at the new M6...
Jonathan Slack reviews the new-old Leica Summilux-M 35 f/1.4 after a year of testing. And takes a look at the new classic M6 film camera...
Leica M4: The story of one of Leica’s most popular rangefinders
Mike was asked for help in connection with an article to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the Leica M4. He has put together a brief history of one of the world's favourite non-metered rangefinders.....
Rolleiflex: 120 film = more megapixels?
William has been out and about with his latest acquisition, a Rolleiflex. Just what is it about 120 film he asks?
The M Files Encore: five particularly recommendable M-Mount lenses
One of the major attractions of Leica's venerable M system is the astonishingly wide range of lenses, not just from Leica but from some of the best-known names in the history of lens technology...
Decent Exposure Part 2: Hand-held light meters and what they are good for
The second part of our lightmeter review focuses on hand-held models, starting with the iconic Gossen Lunasix F and ending with Sekonic’s high-tech wonders…
Brilliant Quality: Zeiss Ikon rangefinder camera with 25/2.8 and 35/2.8 and 50/2 ZM lenses
I have to admit, our The M Files series feels a bit like a sad walk through the camera museum so far. You read...
Swiss Roll: Hidden for 70 years, these photographs were recovered from an ancient Leica...
I roll of 35mm film exposed two generations ago in Switzerland and Italy. It has remained undeveloped through the decades and now provides a unique and poignant record or a vacation by an unknown family. We would like to get in touch and returned their unseen holiday snaps...
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...
The M Files: Not quite Leica M… But really interesting
The hype seems never-ending: used Leica M film cameras continue to post new price records on the second-hand market. A good copy of the...
The Leica alternative: The Leica CL analogue rangefinder with its 40/2 and 90/4
Jörd-Peter expands The M Files with a discussion on the Leica CL and its lenses.
Leitz Photographs Auction Shadow and Light: Highlights of the sale in Vienna on November...
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...
Rene the dark horse and hi-res Wilson join the queue. But new Leica delights...
What's next for Leica: Codenames of two new models, rumours of an M camera with EVF and the revival of another vintage film camera...
Leica M6 film camera ”limited to 500 units” and could sell for 4,800 euros...
According to rumours, the new Leica M6, to be announced on October 20, will be a limited edition of 500 examples and will sell for less than the current MP film camera...
Leica M6: A master class in marketing says Bellamy Hunt
Was the successul Leica M6 launch the result of a skilful manipulation of rumours. Bellamy Hunt thinks so, Mike Evans is not convinced. But something went right and the launch got the publicity it deserved...
