Leica today announced the Leica M10-P “ASC 100 Edition”. It’s a special M rangefinder still camera that’s designed for professional cinematographers and filmmakers. While the camera is mostly identical to the standard Leica M10-P in terms of specs and features, it contains two special Cine Look modes that are built directly into the camera. The […]
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When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. The SL3 mirrorless model will be the first Leica to gain Camera to Cloud capabilities Photo: Richard Butler Leica has announced it's collaborating with Adobe to add the Camera to Cloud Frame. dpreview.com »
2024-10-21 20:29
Photographer Michael Suguitan decided to take the "gear acquisition syndrome" bull by the horns and build a customized camera using a Leica M2 analog rangefinder and a 12-megapixel Raspberry Pi camera module. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-05-11 23:05
"I get it," is what a long-time reader texted me one day on Instagram after experiencing a Leica M4. The smile on my face went ear to ear: finally, someone else understood me. The Leica Q2 isn't a camera that I expect most people to understand. thephoblographer.com »
2022-09-13 01:00
Leica has announced a new limited edition analog camera kit, the Leica M-A "Titan." Paired with a Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH, the camera is set to retail for $20,000 and is limited to 250 pieces worldwide. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-06-09 17:58
Could Leica be working on a new medium format mirrorless camera? We don’t know for sure, but a recent video from the company does suggest the company has, at the very least, been prototyping such a camera. dpreview.com »
2022-05-03 17:57
Leica has announced a new variant of the Q2 camera: the 007 Edition, released to help celebrate the 25th Bond movie, “No Time To Die.” The camera is limited to just 250 copies globally. The base camera of the 007 Edition is the same as the standard Q2, but in typical Leica fashion, much of […] petapixel.com »
2021-09-09 20:20
Nokishita has shared images and specifications for a new Leica camera it claims is the SL2. According to the report, the new camera (codenamed Vader) will feature a 47-megapixel CMOS sensor and feature 4K video recording with a new ‘Cine Mode. dpreview.com »
2019-09-09 19:00
Is the Leica Q2 right for you? Leica recently announced the Q2, a 47MP rangefinder-style digital camera with a super-sharp, fixed 28mm F1. 7 lens. It's a heck of a lot of fun to shoot with - if you can afford the $4995 price tag - but is it right for you? Based on our time with the camera, and its specifications, we've examined how well-suited it is for common photography use-cases, including: Candid and Street photography Travel photography Family and Moments photography Landscape photography Portrait photography Video Leica Q2 for Street photography Leica cameras have been associated with street photography as well as photojournalism for generations, so it shouldn't come as much of a surprise that the Q2 is well-suited for capturing candids. dpreview.com »
2019-03-18 17:00
Have you ever wondered what's involved when it comes to cleaning a camera sensor? While there are kits available for you to do this at home, it's really not recommended unless you have the utmost confidence in your own hand eye coordination, especially if your dealing with a camera that costs as much as a Leica does. thephoblographer.com »
2019-01-16 20:00
Hands-on: Leica S3 medium format camera With all the excitement surrounding full-frame system announcements at Photokina recently, it's easy to forget the new arrivals in the medium format digital arena. dpreview.com »
2018-10-12 16:00
The Leica M10-P is a stealthier, quieter version of the existing M10 digital rangefinder camera, offering a 24 megapixel full-frame sensor, Maestro II Processor, touchscreen control, optical viewfinder, built-in spirit level and 5fps burst shooting. photographyblog.com »
2018-09-17 15:30
There are about 1,200 moving parts inside a Leica M rangefinder. In this 3. 5-minute video, Tamarkin Camera in Chicago disassembles a Leica M give show what goes on inside the famous red dot cameras. petapixel.com »
2018-05-11 21:12
When someone mentions expensive cameras, you probably first think of pricey medium format cameras or fast-shooting, pro-spec DSLRs. But the world’s most expensive camera isn’t anywhere near as advanced. digitalrev.com »
2018-03-13 03:00
A private collector in Asia just bought her or himself the most expensive camera ever sold at auction, making away with an ultra-rare Leica 0-series no. 122 for the mind-boggling price of The auction took place on Saturday at the famed WestLicht auction house in Vienna, where Leica majority owner and chairman of the board Andreas Kaufmann was there to watch the record be set. dpreview.com »
2018-03-12 18:16
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_6653943597","galleryId":"6653943597","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"selectedImageIndex":0,"isMobile":false}) }); Leica today unveiled a new "unprecedented" special edition version of its black-and-white sensor camera. dpreview.com »
2018-03-08 18:56
Leica Camera and pmdtechnologies have announced a strategic alliance to jointly develop and market 3D sensing camera solutions for mobile devices. photographyblog.com »
2018-03-08 13:00
Panasonic has formally announced the Leica DG Vario 50-200mm, the latest lens in its line of F2. 8-4 zooms. It's the third lens in the series, and the final model Panasonic promised at CES 2017 when it announced the 12-60mm F2. dpreview.com »
2018-02-26 20:00
A new, white version of the Leica Q full-frame compact camera has been announced that was inspired by Olympic snowboarder and photographer Iouri Podladtchikov. The As with most Leica special editions, on the inside, this camera will be exactly the same as the standard Q. dpreview.com »
2018-02-13 02:18
Shattered glass from the break-in. Photo: The Camera Store You could look at the story of the recent robbery at beloved Calgary camera shop The Camera Store as a play in three acts. Act 1: the store is robbed of over $27,000 USD worth of high-end camera equipment. dpreview.com »
2017-12-26 23:54
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_0572848715","galleryId":"0572848715","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"selectedImageIndex":0,"isMobile":false}) }); Leica has released a series of 100 limited edition Leica M bodies with red anodized top and base plates. dpreview.com »
2017-12-15 21:16
In recent years, financial reports from major camera manufacturers haven't typically made for overly positive news stories; however, Leica Camera AG is bucking this trend with the announcement of its results for the 2016/2017 financial year ending March 31st. dpreview.com »
2017-12-02 00:40
The Leica CL digital is a camera that I've been waiting for for a while; let's say almost 10 years now. But if you rewinded back to the technology world 10 years ago, you saw that mirrorless cameras weren't even a thing yet, and the Leica M9 hadn't even launched. thephoblographer.com »
2017-11-21 17:00
Leica Camera has expanded its APS-C System product portfolio with a new camera that unites innovative technologies, extremely easy handling and iconic design: the Leica CL. The Leica CL will cost photographyblog.com »
2017-11-21 17:00
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_5886797949","galleryId":"5886797949","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"standalone":false,"selectedImageIndex":0,"startInCommentsView":false,"isMobile":false}) }); Leica has announced a new silver version of the Leica Q camera, giving customers the option of buying a model featuring a silver top plate, baseplate, and silver lens. dpreview.com »
2017-11-01 01:52
Leica today unveiled a special-edition instant camera designed by renowned photographer, art collector and entrepreneur Jean Pigozzi. photographyblog.com »
2017-10-19 19:00
Danish designer Milan Madge recently built himself a gigantic Leica III rangefinder camera out of LEGO blocks. The level of detail is impressive. Here’s a photo of what the Leica IIIa looks like in real life: The Leica IIIa. petapixel.com »
2017-10-13 22:33
We have previously reported on Russian camera maker Zenit and their return to the market, as well as their rumored mirrorless camera projects. The company made waves when it was revealed that they were working on a full frame mirrorless system, raising eyebrows because to this point Sony remains the only player in that game besides Leica. thephoblographer.com »
2017-10-06 16:00
Following an announcement last month that camera maker Zenit would launch a full-frame camera in 2018, USSRPhoto claims the new Zenit model will be based on the Leica SL full-frame camera. Leica will reportedly make components for the Zenit based on the ones found in its Leica SL camera, but will tailor them specifically for the upcoming Zenit model. dpreview.com »
2017-09-19 21:45
The iconic Russian camera brand Zenit caused a flurry of excitement back in February after it announced that it’s relaunching in 2018 with a full frame mirrorless camera that rivals Leica in luxury. petapixel.com »
2017-09-16 22:11
Matthias Harsch has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Leica Camera.
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photographyblog.com »2017-09-01 13:45
RIP Leica 50mm f/0. 95 Noctilux. Photo credit: Leica Store Manchester They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, here's your 1,000 words about why you should never check in your camera gear when flying. dpreview.com »
2017-08-18 18:58
Leica chairman of the supervisory board Andreas Kaufmann, image: Leica By way of its strategic partnership with Huawei, Leica is already involved in the development of smartphone camera technology. dpreview.com »
2017-07-28 17:53
Last year, Leica teamed with Chinese company Huawei to co-engineer the dual-lens camera found on the back of the Huawei P9 smartphone. That may be just the start of Leica's phone dabbling, though, based on comments made by company Chairman Andreas Kaufmann in a recent interview with CNBC's 'Managing Asia. dpreview.com »
2017-07-25 19:01
Earlier this week, word surfaced online about an issue with the newly released Leica TL2. Apparently, some cameras would simply stop working when you attached Leica's own Visoflex electronic viewfinder. dpreview.com »
2017-07-20 21:55
The Leica TL2 is a new APS-C compact system camera that is precisely machined from a single block of aluminium.
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photographyblog.com »2017-07-10 16:00
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_4457243773","galleryId":"4457243773","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"standalone":false,"selectedImageIndex":0,"startInCommentsView":false,"isMobile":false}) }); Leica has announced the TL2 APS-C mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. dpreview.com »
2017-07-10 16:00
Owners of Leica M cameras that suffer from 'peeling' CCDs will be able to claim a free repair in the future so long as the camera was purchased within five years of the fault becoming apparent, the company has announced. dpreview.com »
2017-05-23 00:10
When street photographer Robin Schimko made the leap and purchased a Leica Q in 2015, he was hesitant. The price was steep, and the fixed lens made it a “glorified point-and-shoot. ” And yet, it has become his unequivocal favorite. petapixel.com »
2017-05-08 23:07
Introduction The Leica SL is a high end 24MP full-frame mirrorless camera that has an astonishing 'EyeRes' high-resolution viewfinder, an incredibly high level of build quality and weather sealing, and unconventional though effective controls. dpreview.com »
2017-02-22 18:00
Leica today announced its new M10 digital rangefinder, the latest camera in the renowned M-System lineup. It’s a camera that “embodies the essence of photography like no other camera before,” Leica says. petapixel.com »
2017-01-18 23:43
The Leica M10 has to be one of the worst kept secrets from Leica in a while. Perhaps it's because it generated a whole lot of excitement, and indeed it's worth the hype. For the purist photographer, this is bound to be a tool that they'll closely look at. thephoblographer.com »
2017-01-18 23:00
The Leica M10 is a 24MP, full-frame, manual focus camera with an archaic coupled rangefinder focusing system, a tunnel-type optical viewfinder, no video mode and not even so much as a USB socket. dpreview.com »
2017-01-18 23:00
German photo brand Leica has announced new firmware for its full frame SL mirrorless camera, making it fully compatible with the latest version of the company’s tethered shooting and remote control applications. dpreview.com »
2016-12-13 21:27
Leica has unveiled the latest in their line of TL series cameras today with some significant improvements over the original model that was introduced back in 2014. Those improvements include a vastly (as Leica claims) improved AF system, specifically in AF-C mode, which would allow the new TL to better track and shoot action. thephoblographer.com »
2016-11-09 00:24
If you have $200,000 to spare, you may soon be able to buy one of two early Leica RIFLE sets that were first sold back in July 1938. The cameras will be auctioned at Leica’s 30th WestLicht camera auction on November 19th. petapixel.com »
2016-11-08 23:43
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_7081581400","galleryId":"7081581400","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"standalone":false,"selectedImageIndex":0,"startInCommentsView":false,"isMobile":false}) }); Leica has today unveiled the Leica TL, which is an updated version of the Leica T that was launched in 2014. dpreview.com »
2016-11-08 21:26
The Leica M-D (the digital rangefinder with no LCD screen)—all hype, or the real deal? My dream for the perfect digital camera was this: a digital camera that emulated a film camera. Where you didn’t have complicated menus, settings, or an LCD screen to distract you. petapixel.com »
2016-11-08 20:48
Leica today unveiled the Leica TL, a new mirrorless camera that builds upon the Leica T that was introduced in 2014. While the design of the Leica TL has remained largely unchanged, a number of specs and features have been improved. petapixel.com »
2016-11-08 19:26
Leica has announced the new D-Lux Typ 109 ‘Explorer Kit’ bundle ahead of its launch in mid-November. This bundle includes the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 camera, an exclusive red cotton strap, and an auto lens cap that doesn’t need to be removed when powering the camera on, taking photos, or powering the camera off. dpreview.com »
2016-11-04 21:27
Leica will sell an extremely limited run of its 35mm f/1.4 Summilux-M in a black anodized finish, a new re-release of the lens that first hit the market in 1961. [Read More]
The Ricoh GR III Diary Edition which was previously only available as part of a limited kit is now being offered as a standalone camera. [Read More]
Disney has partnered with CreativeSoul Photography, a black-owned business, to release a special edition artist series collection of dolls across the African diaspora that are inspired by Disney Princesses. [Read More]
Ricoh has announced the GR III Diary Edition, which features a different "warm gray" finish, comes with specially-designed accessories, and debuts a new image mode that provides "a negative-film finishing appearance." [Read More]
Nikon has announced a new special edition Z fc camera and 40mm f/2 lens that feature a "heritage design" that takes inspiration from the film era of Nikon cameras and lenses. [Read More]
In celebration of 50 years of the Polaroid SX-70 format, Retrospekt, the only licensed source for restored vintage Polaroid cameras, has announced a $999 Polaroid 50th Anniversary Edition Gold SX-70 Instant Film Camera. [Read More]
Leica has announced a new camera collaboration with Grammy Award-winning British singer-songwriter Seal. Called the Q2 "Dawn" edition, it is covered in what the company describes as "exquisite Japanese-woven fabric." [Read More]