DPReview TV: The most expensive camera in the world

Leica made history this week by selling a camera at auction for the highest price ever. Why is this particular camera so special? Chris and Jordan went to Germany to check the camera out themselves, and talk to Leica about why it's an important piece of photography history.

Also, Chris takes photos on film!

Special thanks to Neat Film Lab.

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Introduction

Looking at the camera

35mm film

Leica M cameras should be full frame

Shooting film in Germany

The auction

Chris' shots

The wrap

Chris' Leica M6 35mm film images from this episode

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