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Mike Evans

Mike Evans is a former journalist and public relations specialist. He started his career working for a technical journal in the automotive industry, moving on to form a London-based public relations company in his mid-twenties. He ran the company successfully for over thirty years, later migrating into Parliamentary public affairs consultancy. Mike retired in the early 2000s after selling the company to a major international communications company. He started Macfilos as an Apple-centric blog in 2008, moving later into the field of photography and Leica equipment. The non-profit blog continues and comprises well over 6,000 individual articles. It is supported by independent editorial associates in the USA and Germany.

Sigma BF Announced: Could this surprise camera be your new L-Mount Best Friend?

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L-Mount shock as Sigma introduces a solid-aluminium camera, the BF, with minimalist controls, electronic shutter and internal storage of 230GB...

PopSocket+ for MagSafe: Deluxe phone grip that offers stability and pocketability

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Fed up with bulky premium camera grips on your iPhone: Then look at this new, low-profile alternative…

Tesla Model 3: Long-term review over four years of contented motoring

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Buying a Tesla Model 3 after owning a Jaguar I-Pace was a leap of faith. Would I be disappointed? After four years, I now know the answer.

Mac mini, now 20 years old, became the guiding light for Macfilos

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Where did Macfilos come front? From the Mac mini, introduced 20 years ago this month. It's a long story, so read on…

Panasonic introduces firmware updates for Lumix cameras: S-series and G-series

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Lumix S and G cameras receive performance and operational improves in latest firmware update. Read more…

75 Years On: Where in the world is George Orwell buried?

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George Orwell died seventy-five years ago, in January 1950. But his grave lies in a most unusual place...
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Apple iPhone at 18: The screen that launched a thousand apps and ate the camera industry’s lunch

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The iPhone is 18 tomorrow. Not everyone was convinced when it launched in 2007. But it turned out to ba revolutionary device which has conquered the world…

Macfilos images, galleries, and slideshow functions

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Gallery image slideshows on Macfilos have now been repaired. See our update…

Gloss black Leica M11 with matching Noctilux-M 50 f/1.2 ASPH and leather accessories

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Leica's gloss black M11 is likely to be the object of love at first sight for many brand aficionados. And the accompanying Noctilux-M f/1.2 retro-styled light magnet, also in Leica noir, will quell the slightest hint of resistance.

Getting the best deal when buying and selling Leica equipment

Feature Articles Mike Evans -
Ever wondered how much your interest in photography costs you? Good bookkeeping and prudent management of your gear can keep those costs low.

Leica SL System Update: Adobe Frame.io and more on the SL3-S

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The Leica SL system was boosted in March this year when the latest 60MP SL3 hit dealers' shelves. It is proving to be another success for Leica and even persuaded editor Mike to alter his views on the system.

More on the new Macfilos: Layout, snags, the new Comments page and more

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The new site format has had quite an impact on our readers. Mike responds to some of the feedback received, and outlines changes already made in response.
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EDITORIAL STAFF
Mike Evans, Editor (UK)
Jörg-Peter Rau (EU)
Keith James (US)
Jon Cheffings (US)

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LEICA MOMENTS

Review: IDS Works Leica M11 grip improves handling and ergonomics

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Leica offers a range of handsome accessories for its...

Davide Monteleone and Maria Gutu head this year’s Oskar Barnack Awards

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The two winners of the Leica Oskar Barnack Awards 2024 (LOBA) are Davide Monteleone and Maria Guțu. Read more...

Top prices at the sixth Wetzlar Camera Auction: Christo’s wrapped Leica sells for €212,500.

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Top prices were again achieved at the sixth Wetzlar Camera Auction last Saturday.

Leica M11 family firmware update 2.1.3 tackles bugs and improves stability

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Improved stability and bug fixing is included in the Leica M11 family firmware update…

Leica Q3 43 Readers’ Report: Your chance to contribute to a Macfilos review of the new compact

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The Leica Q3 43 has come into my life, and I am loving it. Now for the Readers' Report...

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NEWS LAST MONTH

Leica SL3-S Launched: New 24MP, faster autofocus, content credentials, better video capabilities

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The long-awaited Leica SL3-S is announced today, following the success of the earlier SL2-S, the lower-resolution version of the SL2. The new camera is finished in the same all-black stealthy coating and sticks with the same 24MP resolution as its predecessor. There are, though, many improvements. 

Apple iPhone at 18: The screen that launched a thousand apps and ate the camera industry’s lunch

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The iPhone is 18 tomorrow. Not everyone was convinced when it launched in 2007. But it turned out to ba revolutionary device which has conquered the world…

Photoshop Tricks and Tips for Beginners: Adding a border around your image

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In the first article of a new series, Keith provides a short 'how-to' on getting started using layers.

It’s that most wonderful time of the year: Season’s Greetings from the Macfilos team

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The members of Macfilos editorial team — Jörg-Peter Rau, Jon Cheffings, Keith James, Richard Watts and Mike Evans — join in wishing you all Season’s Greetings wherever you may be.

100 years of Leica: Witness to a century (1925-2025) 

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For Leica Camera, 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the Leica I. First presented to the public at the Leipzig Spring Fair in 1925, it was the first mass-produced Leica 35mm camera…

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