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.....
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...
Leica 135mm f/4 Elmar: Bargain telephoto for the M
One of the big advantages of adopting the M system, or using M adaptors on mirrorless cameras, is the incredible range of available lenses at almost any price point. The early 1960s 135mm f/4 Elmar is an effective telephoto choice at a bargain price...
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...
Forgotten innovation: Minolta CLE with 40/2, 28/2.8 and the 21mm wide-angles
The M Files continues with an overview of the Minolta CLE, a rangefinder that was ahead of its time...
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...
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.
Press Cameras: A stroll through the early years of press photography
Bob White looks at the earliest days of press photography and describes the sort of gear the professional cameraman would have had in his hands in the first half of the 20th century.
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...
David Slater takes on the task of repairing older Leica digital cameras
David Slater, well known to many UK-based Leica fans, is offering a repair service for older Leica digitals. In many cases, factory support is no longer offered, but David's vast experience ensures an excellent alternative...
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.
41st Leitz Photographica Auction: Checking the highlights for the November 26 event
William chooses some interesting and unusual lots from this month's Leitz Photographica Auction which takes place in Vienna on November 26...
Leica Cameras: 90 years of photojournalism
Leica cameras became the choice of photojournalists in the early 1930s and became even more popular with the introduction of the M3, M2 and M4 after 1954. Jörg-Peter Rau is still using the Leica rangefinder in his work for Südkurier in 2020...
