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Welcome to the Leica Fellowship, a group of friends who share an interest in Leica photography.
We wish you peace and good health for Christmas and the New Year and hope you enjoy the festivities.
Twice a year members can meet for a weekend away in a different part of the UK. A quarterly newsletter contains news and articles, written by members. As well as the weekends, which are great fun, members communicate by email, telephone or Zoom meetings and through this website.
Our website has two main aims:
1. To inform our existing members.
Regular news updates will be the main method of informing members of future plans and meetings. The Gallery will show examples of members’ Leica photography.
2. To attract new members
We hope that our website will attract new members. There is help in abundance for those new to Leica ownership. What better place to learn about fine photography with a Leica?
For a modest subscription; and an interest in Leica equipment, you could join us. You would receive a warm and welcoming letter, and gain the opportunity to make new friends, possibly within your home area. We have members from overseas, but most live in the UK. Why not take that first step by using the link: Contact us here
and register your interest for the attention of our Membership Secretary?
News
The Day I Thought My LEICA HAD DIED (David Askham 2026)
19th February 2026
19th February 2026
Occasionally, we receive a shock when our Leica cameras fail to operate. Usually it is something fairly simple that can be cured by temporarily removing and replacing the battery.
But what if that expedient fails to work; what next? That is the situation that David Askham found with his oldish Leica D-Lux, but it could apply to any relatively modern digital camera.
Find out how this unwelcome experience was resolved.
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But what if that expedient fails to work; what next? That is the situation that David Askham found with his oldish Leica D-Lux, but it could apply to any relatively modern digital camera.
Find out how this unwelcome experience was resolved.
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Dennis Steel - A Visit To Cowes Week Regatta
13th February 2026
13th February 2026
Dennis tells us about Cowes Week, the world famous yachting regatta and how to get close to the action.
Dennis gives us the history and details of the upcoming bi-centenary.
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Dennis gives us the history and details of the upcoming bi-centenary.
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Philip Rigby - The Eden Project and a Leica Q3
06th February 2026
06th February 2026
This week Philip shows us some of his photographs taken at the Eden Project where he managed to avoid treading on any children but may have got into trouble trying to find the best viewpoint!
A photographer always has to risk it to get the best composition!
Alan Humphries has seen the following report in the Financial Times:
Recent reporting from Bloomberg suggests that Leica Camera AG could be heading toward one of the most significant moments in its modern history.
According to the report, the iconic German camera maker is in talks over the sale of its controlling stake, with potential buyers said to include Chinese private equity firm HSG (formerly known as Sequoia Capital China) and European investment group Altor Equity Partners.
The valuation being discussed is rumored to be around $1.2 billion / £878 million / AU$1.7 billion, a figure that would mark a dramatic shift for a brand long associated with independence, heritage and careful stewardship.
The following additional report was in Digital Camera World:
Recent reporting from Bloomberg suggests that Leica Camera AG could be heading toward one of the most significant moments in its modern history.
According to the report, the iconic German camera maker is in talks over the sale of its controlling stake, with potential buyers said to include Chinese private equity firm HSG (formerly known as Sequoia Capital China) and European investment group Altor Equity Partners.
The valuation being discussed is rumored to be around $1.2 billion / £878 million / AU$1.7 billion, a figure that would mark a dramatic shift for a brand long associated with independence, heritage and careful stewardship.
Read More
A photographer always has to risk it to get the best composition!
Alan Humphries has seen the following report in the Financial Times:
Recent reporting from Bloomberg suggests that Leica Camera AG could be heading toward one of the most significant moments in its modern history.
According to the report, the iconic German camera maker is in talks over the sale of its controlling stake, with potential buyers said to include Chinese private equity firm HSG (formerly known as Sequoia Capital China) and European investment group Altor Equity Partners.
The valuation being discussed is rumored to be around $1.2 billion / £878 million / AU$1.7 billion, a figure that would mark a dramatic shift for a brand long associated with independence, heritage and careful stewardship.
The following additional report was in Digital Camera World:
Recent reporting from Bloomberg suggests that Leica Camera AG could be heading toward one of the most significant moments in its modern history.
According to the report, the iconic German camera maker is in talks over the sale of its controlling stake, with potential buyers said to include Chinese private equity firm HSG (formerly known as Sequoia Capital China) and European investment group Altor Equity Partners.
The valuation being discussed is rumored to be around $1.2 billion / £878 million / AU$1.7 billion, a figure that would mark a dramatic shift for a brand long associated with independence, heritage and careful stewardship.
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Gareth Lewis - A Holiday in Cornwall
30th January 2026
30th January 2026
To relieve us of the effects of our extremely wet and dull weather, Gareth tells us about Cornwall and provides a quick guide to some of its features.
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MARK STEVEN BEEDHAM – The Road To The Leica SL3
23rd January 2026
23rd January 2026
This week Mark shows us photographs taken with the Leica SL3 system and tells us of his experiences that led him to this system.
Mark's experience with different systems may be a useful guide to other members considering which systems to use.
Thanks for this Mark.
St Mary’s Church - Kirkby Lonsdale
St Mary’s Church - Kirkby Lonsdale
St Mary’s Church - Kirkby Lonsdale
Morecambe Bay
Morecambe Bay
Eric Morecambe - Memorial
Eric Morecambe - Memorial
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Mark's experience with different systems may be a useful guide to other members considering which systems to use.
Thanks for this Mark.
St Mary’s Church - Kirkby Lonsdale
St Mary’s Church - Kirkby Lonsdale
St Mary’s Church - Kirkby Lonsdale
Morecambe Bay
Morecambe Bay
Eric Morecambe - Memorial
Eric Morecambe - Memorial
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