Jörg-Peter’s Choice: Building a Fujifilm X system from scratch

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There are many approaches to the Fujifilm X system. Our author had a brief fling with it only to come back almost ten years after. How he made his kit choices.

Avians and Aviators: Experiencing the fastest-ever Leica in action

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Ed Lara shares his photography journey, focusing on transitions to Leica cameras for aviation and wildlife photography. He discusses the performance of the SL3-S, highlighting both challenges and satisfaction with results.

Leica Cine Compact 1: Big-screen cinema in a compact form

Mike Evans - 1
Leica's Cine Compact 1 projector combines advanced laser technology with a compact design, offering high-quality 4K images, versatile connectivity, and user-friendly features for an impressive home cinema experience.

Tangerine Dreams: Rituals of belonging in contemporary British life

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Sophie Green's "Tangerine Dreams" showcases the diversity of British communities and their rituals, emphasizing connections and cultural resistance. The free exhibition runs from June to September 2026 in Bristol.

The black-and-white world of mid-century technical journalism

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The article reflects on the author's preference for black-and-white photography, sparked by discussions on colour images from a Lanzarote vineyard visit, and reminisces about a career in technical journalism.

Choosing Fujifilm: The best APS-C system alternative to the Leica CL

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The discontinuation of Leica's CL and TL lens collection has led former users to seek alternative APS-C systems, with Fujifilm emerging as a reliable choice for committed photographers.

Leica’s New Metallic Grey Cameras and Lenses: A stylish upgrade

Mike Evans - 0
Leica has launched a new metallic grey finish for select cameras and accessories, enhancing their elegant appearance. The M11-P, Q3, and D-Lux 8 models will feature this stylish option from May and July 2026.

Leica APS-C photography still has a pulse, thanks to the L-Mount

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Leica APS-C photography remains relevant, because of Leica's decision to use an L-Mount for this system, opening up a large ecosystem of lenses that can still be used with these cameras.

How Leica Evolved: Key technologies from APS-C to full-frame

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The story of two generations of Leica APS-C cameras, is not one of failure, but the story of how Leica paid forward the technology they had developed. It now lives on in the M, Q, and SL lines.

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