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More Ideas On Joining Leica Photography
05th July 2024 - 3 comments
First class photographs by Robert Frank who used a screw thread Leica and standard lens can be seen at an exhibition on The Valleys at the National Museum of Wales.
https://museum.wales/news/1362/The-Valleys-New-Exhibition-opens-at-National-Museum-Cardiff/
This shows that this equipment, that can be 70 to 80 years old can still perform so well and you'll get to experience Leica quality in the tradition of film photographs.
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The Church of St. Illtud, Llantwit Major by Pam and Cled Lewis
28th June 2024 - 4 comments
Pam and Cled L:ewis's fascinating story of their local church 'The Church of St. Illtudin' Llantwit Major










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Pam & Cled Lewis' Safari - What Equipment To Take?
31st May 2024 - 1 comment
Pam & Cled tell us about the equipment they chose to cover their safari and they show us some photos too. Some of these have gone on to success in our competitions.








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Hugh Elliott's Experience With The Leica D Lux 7
24th May 2024 - 1 comment
Hugh's experiences with a a Leica D Lux 7 during a trip to Wetzlar shows that this is a useful camera that can be carried at all times.


Leica D Lux 7 - Flower Close Up


Leica D Lux 7 - Wetzlar


Leica D Lux 7 - Wetzlar


Leica D Lux 7 - Wetzlar


Leitz Park - Wetzlar - Leica D Lux 7
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Leica Fellowship Weekend - April 2024
03rd May 2024 - 0 comments
In: News
The Leica Fellowship weekend in Frodsham was very successful with a good day out on the coach and good accommodation and food. The visit to the Waterways Museum and Liverpool cathedrals worked well. In spare moments we could catch up on news from our friends.














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The Fellowship Weekend in Frodsham - April 2024
25th April 2024 - 0 comments
In: News
The Leica Fellowship Weekend started on Friday 26th April with a coach trip on Saturday.

The National Waterways Museum






Liverpool The Waterfront and The Roman Catholic Cathedral






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Don Morley's Enthusiasm for The Leica Q
19th April 2024 - 3 comments
Don Morley's enthusiasm for the Leica Q series can be understood in his article and in the photographs he has taken. We have more photographs that we will add to this site later.

Many many for me memorable pictures later, I am still very much of the view the Leica Q is one of the World's very best cameras and indeed I have since added a Q2 with its 47 rather than 24 mp sensor so if I have to I can crop my resulting images even more.






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Finding an Affordable Leica Camera
01st March 2024 - 4 comments
Are you seeking a low-budget entry into the world of Leica ownership? Although there are fewer of you, these days, aspirant smartphone photographers, who yearn to own a Leica camera. Many are deterred by their exorbitant cost, particularly when looking for new equipment. But it is possible to enter Leica ownership without dipping below the 'bread line' or selling family chattels.



In this article, Leica Fellowship member David Askham, investigates several realistic ways of finding your first affordable Leica. Please do add your recommendations or comments in order for the Leica Fellowship to develop the best possible advice for new owners.
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The Leica Fellowship Newsletter No 185
23rd February 2024 - 2 comments
In: News
Retirement of Geoffrey Harris as editor of the newsletter with issue 185.


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Floods in York By Dennis Steel
02nd February 2024 - 3 comments
Dennis Steel believes in the habit of carrying one camera and one lens for local photography. Was this the best choice when he encountered serious flooding and an extremely swollen river Ouse flowing through his local city of York? For this picture, certainly.


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Alan Humphries - The Place Where I Live
26th January 2024 - 5 comments
Alan Humphries tells us about the place where he lives with some attractive photos taken on Leica / Panasonic equipment. It looks worth a visit.




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Keith Mason - Llanfair and Welshpool Railway
19th January 2024 - 1 comment
Llanfair Caereinion station on the Llanfair and Welshpool Railway was captured by Keith as the sun highlighted the train crew member.


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Jay Charnock
12th January 2024 - 1 comment
These are photographs by Jay Charnock, one of our successful street photographers using Leica Q cameras.





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David Askham - A Glimpse of Winter
05th January 2024 - 1 comment


To start the new year, what would be more appropriate than a wintery scene. Yet, we do not get snow, just by wishing for it. So member David Askham delved into his archives to find one. Here he discusses how a simple opportunity arose, without him leaving the warmth of his home.
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Happy New Year
29th December 2023 - 1 comment
We wish all our members and visitors a Happy New Year. We will be developing the website further in 2024 so look out for more news and changes.


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Submitting Photographs to The Gallery
21st December 2023 - 0 comments
In: News
Instructions are included in the Gallery showing members how to submit photographs to the website.
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Cled Lewis - Tibetan Monks at the Giantzi Monastery
15th December 2023 - 1 comment
Cled's atmospheric photo of Tibetan monks jostling to get their Yak tea taken on slide film in a Leica M6.


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The Happy Cellist by Pam Lewis
08th December 2023 - 1 comment
This wonderful capture was by Pam Lewis who caught the cellist during rehearsals


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