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Rangefinder Photography: The magnificent Monterey Peninsula with a Leica-M kit

Keith travels for the first time with only a rangefinder, visiting one of the most scenic places in California: the Monterey Peninsula.

M Files (25): Epson R-D1 — the world’s first digital rangefinder camera

Subtititle: It was the world’s first rangefinder camera, two years ahead of the Leica M8. The Espon R-D1 celeberates its 20th birthday in 2024. Episode 25 of The M Files provides an appropriate tribute.

Rangefinder Photography: A beginner goes rogue with a two-body kit

Leica M-lenses are superb, but expensive. Using them on a Leica APS-C camera, with an M-to-L adapter, gives them a second identity and additional value by switching their effective focal length.

Rangefinder Photography: A beginner dives deeper with a two-lens kit

It can be hard to resist adding additional lenses to your collection. But do they all spark joy? Isn't a two-lens kit all you really need?

Rangefinder Photography: A beginner jumps in at the deep end

Rangefinder photography remains a niche in today's world of mirrorless cameras and high-tech electronic viewfinders. Nevertheless, it has a devoted following. I decided to investigate and find out why.

Bouldering in Nevada: Boldly going where no Leica M has gone before

The close proximity of climbers means that photographing bouldering with a Leica M camera and a 35mm lens is a straightforward proposition.

Macfilos Most-read Articles of 2024: It’s gear all the way down

Let’s take a brief look back at 2024. It would be something of an understatement to say it’s been an eventful year at Macfilos…

The Ten Most-Read Articles of the Quarter: Gear news gets the views

Jason takes us on a quick tour through the most viewed Macfilos articles over the last three months. Gear reviews continue to be tremendously popular with the growing Macfilos readership.

The Weight of Time: An exhibition of photographs by Darcy Padilla

Visitors to The Leica Store, San Francisco can savour not only an impressive collection of new and used Leica gear, but also a new exhibition of photographs by Darcy Padilla: The Weight of Time.

The sad Leica CL anniversary: Today six years ago was the beginning of the end

On 21 November 2017, Leica announced the digital CL camera. Nobody would have thought that it would not only be the latest, but also the last APS-C camera. To honour the occasion, here is a small tribute and many recommendations for further reading.

The Ten Most-Read Articles of the Quarter: Macfilos goes viral

The top ten most-read Macfilos articles of the last quarter cover all aspects of photography, with an emphasis on all things Leica. The topics covered include gear reviews, vintage cameras, travel photography, and the fun of learning to use a rangefinder.

Choosing the best camera for black-and-white photography

If you want the most satisfying experience in shooting black-and-white images, better go for a dedicated monochrome sensor. But what are the best choices outside the Leica camp?