For much of the last century, the rangefinder has defined Leica’s identity as a camera maker and shaped the way generations of photographers work. To mark its centennial, Leica revisits this groundbreaking invention and the story of how it forever changed photography. [Read More]
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Alabama-based photographer and engineer Destin Sandin of the YouTube channel SmarterEveryDay recently visited KameraStore in Finland. Sandin, whose videos deliver in-depth technical information in an entertaining and understandable way, learned about Kamerastore's specialized restoration and testing process, which includes using period-appropriate machinery. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-02-27 23:45
The new Leica 35mm f2 APO Summicron was announced. It costs over $8,000. But why? Well, it's got 11 aperture blades just like a Sony G Master lens. It can also focus as close as around 11 inches away. thephoblographer.com »
2021-03-13 20:00
It’s well known that better optics ultimately yields better images, as higher-quality glass and components affect how the light hits the image sensor inside your camera. But just how much does cheaper glass differ from expensive glass? We’d like to think it differs quite a bit, but a recent comparison from Leica Rumors shows just how close a cheap lens can be to an incredibly expensive lens — one nearly 14X the cost. dpreview.com »
2020-08-18 16:43
Want to see how Leica’s cameras are made these days? Photographer Richard Seymour made this 4-minute video that provides a beautiful look at how the new Leica M10 is built in Wetzlar, Germany. Leica writes that the M10 is exclusively put together by Leica specialists at the company’s factory in Wetzlar using 1,100 individual components. […] petapixel.com »
2017-09-11 20:39
Here’s a helpful graphic that shows how Leica Camera’s famous red circle logo has changed and evolved over the past century, from its creation around 1913 up to the modern day. This graphic appeared in a 2011 advertisement by Leica, which carried the statement: “When you keep being different from everything, changing makes no sense.” […] petapixel.com »
2017-08-30 19:18
Leica is marketing the 100th anniversary of the Leica I, the first series-produced 35mm camera, with an exclusive special edition of the Leica M11. The Leica M11 100 Years of Leica 'Wetzlar Germany' camera is poised to be a must-have collector's item for Leica's most passionate -- and well-heeled -- fans. [Read More]
Chinese manufacturer Lailens has announced a pair of new lenses, including a fast and affordable 50mm f/1. 1 for Leica M-mount and L39 cameras, as well as a compact 35mm f/1.
As part of Leica's centennial celebrations on May 3, the legendary German photo company is releasing a special New York-themed limited edition Leica M11. The Leica M11 100 Years of Leica "New York USA" edition is available exclusively in the United States and limited to just 100 units. [Read More]
The Leica I was first introduced in the Spring of 1925, and now, 100 years later, Leica is introducing 100 M11 “NEW YORK USA” Collector’s Edition cameras to celebrate the centennial of an icon. In those 100 years, Leica has captured the admiration and love of photographers and collectors alike.
Leica has been having a wonderful year so far. They have been launching varied products, and recently, they also announced Sirui as their ninth member for the coveted L-mount. As the L-mount is becoming a strong competitor in the market, there are reports of the company's models making a splash this year.
Leica and Hasselblad are two legacy camera companies that have achieved many milestones over the past centuries. One could even credit them for certain innovations that we continue to use in our digital cameras even today.