In this issue

Portfolio: Internal Security. For seven years, the US-American Nina Berman travelled around her home country, documenting military training maneuvers and ostensibly idyllic beaches.

Portfolio: The Streets of Shanghai. Shanghai is the ultimate symbol of modern-day China. Lies Maculan was fascinated by the people: a cheerful foray through the back alleys.

Leica’s new Flash Unit: The SF 58 unleashes its creative power on a photojournalistic assignment at Berlin’s Friedrichstadtpalast.

S-System: Design Insights: The latest from the Leica S2’s development chambers.

D-Lux 4: Leica’s elegant compact camera – a versatile travel companion.

Inspiring Workshops: John Langmore reports on encouraging seminars held by David Alan Harvey and Mary Ellen Mark.

M Accessories: New half case series by Artisan&Artist.

Super-Elmar-M 18 mm f/3.8 Asph: The architecture of Berlin’s parliament district, photographed with the 35 mm format in the dead of night.