ramosa Posted June 5, 2011 Share #1 Posted June 5, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hey, I have had little exposure to LFI magazine. I downloaded the one free version for ipad, but am wondering what folks think of it. Is it worthwhile and helpful? Or does it seem redundant to the gobs of information online? I have noticed that it seems to cover some interesting photographers and products, but you can't get access to peruse such closely online. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jeff S Posted June 5, 2011 Share #2 Posted June 5, 2011 I'm probably in the minority; not a raging fan. Many eagerly look forward to each issue. I didn't renew after several years since I found the content erratic. Some issues were clearly worthwhile, while the majority didn't excite. If I had an option to purchase at local shop, I would only buy now and then. I also experienced delays and problems from time to time with mail distribution...always eventually resolved...and others have shared similar concern. I like to hold a magazine, so the online option holds no appeal for me. Again, probably not a majority view. On the other hand, there aren't other Leica-specific options around, so it is the best thing going in that regard. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
myshkine Posted June 5, 2011 Share #3 Posted June 5, 2011 I subscribed mainly out of curiosity. It is not bad, depends on the issue, as every magazine. I must say that I hoped for the same quality of the old Leica Fotografie, that I remember reading avidly as a kid. I bought some of the old issues, especially those of the mid-late sixties that are great and still very enjoyable to read. But LFI has some very nice features and normally I enjoy the reading. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n Posted June 6, 2011 Share #4 Posted June 6, 2011 I subscribed for a while too but eventually got fed up with it. The pix are nowhere near the quality of Leica Fotografie from the 60's referred to by myshkine and there's a lot of marketing guff in it. It has also become much more digital oriented and I'm not interested in Leica's digital cameras. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest #12 Posted June 6, 2011 Share #5 Posted June 6, 2011 Can you download back-issues? thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramosa Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted June 6, 2011 Can you download back-issues? thanks To my knowledge, they made one issue available via ipad, but no more--new or old--to date. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
budrichard Posted June 6, 2011 Share #7 Posted June 6, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I subscribed for a few years but it seemed mostly as a promotional vehicle for new Leica products.-Dick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwolf Posted June 6, 2011 Share #8 Posted June 6, 2011 I just signed up for the free issues that come with an M9 purchase. I don't see much interesting in the free iPad issue, but will give it some time. An OT question: does anyone know what application would be used to produce an iPad version of a magazine like this? Most page turner apps are Flash-based, but LFI mobile looks and work great. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted June 6, 2011 Share #9 Posted June 6, 2011 I have subscribed to LFI for many years and witnessed many changes in content, style, quality and readability. The current offering is a nicely produced magazine with quite well-balanced content. However I personally would like less lengthy photo-essays on war and deprivation. While I accept that these are important stories, they outnumber inspirational features which I would much prefer to read. Emails suggesting improvements or changes go unanswered, which is a pity considering the informed readership. I would also like the contributing journalists to remember who reads the magazine. In the current issue, for example, there is an intriguing ten-page feature on high-rise housing in Hong Kong without any technical data whatever apart from mention of the M8. I looked in vain for details of lenses used and wonder whether some writers understand this need. Choice of lenses is one of the most popular topics regularly discussed in this forum. There is no competition in magazines dedicated to Leica users which reduces commercial pressures for change. The result is that I have a 'love-hate' relationship with the magazine, yet look forward to receiving it, hoping the next issue will be more balanced and more interesting than the last one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert blu Posted June 6, 2011 Share #10 Posted June 6, 2011 The result is that I have a 'love-hate' relationship with the magazine, yet look forward to receiving it, hoping the next issue will be more balanced and more interesting than the last one! Me too ! robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikau Posted June 6, 2011 Share #11 Posted June 6, 2011 I subscribed from the mid 1970s and finally let it go in 2009; haven't missed it at all and the reason is primarily the mass of stuff available online, including this fine forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted June 6, 2011 Share #12 Posted June 6, 2011 The issues which included my photo's were particularly good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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honcho Posted June 7, 2011 Share #14 Posted June 7, 2011 I subscribed to this magazine for one year. Each month I would look forward to reading something in it which would justify the cost and each month I was disappointed. At best the content was boring and usually illustrated with uninspiring images. I didn't bother to renew my subscription. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vertekijker Posted June 7, 2011 Share #15 Posted June 7, 2011 I have been a subscriber for about five years and I enjoy the magazine very much. A particular article may not interest me at the time of issue, but even years later it may hold a lot of interest for me. Such was the case for example for the issue with the new Summarit lenses - only when I acquired some of them did I read the older issue with the review and found it very worthwhile. The magazine is beautifully produced and I keep all the issues. ------------- Frans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delander † Posted June 7, 2011 Share #16 Posted June 7, 2011 I enjoy LFI but it does not take me very long to read it. Perhaps an extra article in each issue or a letters section? The quality of printing is excellent. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 7, 2011 Share #17 Posted June 7, 2011 I have subscribed for about 8 years and agree with most if the comments made about the mag.Its good to read a magazine without most of the content advertizing products I have little or no interest in.I have just paid for another year which speaks for itself. Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmond_terakopian Posted June 7, 2011 Share #18 Posted June 7, 2011 I think it's ok with some pretty good photography and articles, but it isn't consistent. On a personal note, I emailed them weeks ago about a story suggestion and to this day haven't heard back. Not very proactive judging by that experience. Edmond Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epsom37 Posted June 7, 2011 Share #19 Posted June 7, 2011 All photo magazines are plagued by photojournalism which is probably not the main interest of members of this forum and LFI does not escape from it! But some technical articles are well done and interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Verrips Posted June 7, 2011 Share #20 Posted June 7, 2011 I enjoy LFI and love to read everything about Leica & Leica related issues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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