Leica promises Camera to Cloud Frame.io integration for mirrorless models

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

The ‘Post-Digital’ Leica MPi: A Leica M2 With a Raspberry Pi Camera

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

The Leica Q2 is The Only Camera I’d Need

"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

Limited Edition Leica M-A ‘Titan’ is a New $20,000 Manual Film Camera

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

Did Leica leak its plans to release a medium format mirrorless camera? It sure looks like it

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 Unveils the Q2 ‘007 Edition’ with a Gun Barrel Lens Cap

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

Leaked photos, specs allegedly reveal Leica's upcoming SL2 mirrorless camera

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?

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

Leica M10-P ‘ASC 100 Edition’ is a Still Camera for Cinematographers

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 […] petapixel.com »

2019-02-11 22:54

Watch How This Leica Camera Sensor Gets Cleaned

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

Photokina 2018: hands-on with the Leica S3

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

Leica M10-P Review

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

Here’s a Teardown of a Leica M Camera

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

Meet the World’s Most Expensive Camera!

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

The most expensive camera in the world: 1923 Leica sells for $2.97M at auction

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

Leica reveals matte black M Monochrom 'Stealth Edition' with glow-in-the-dark markings

$(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 Develop Lenses for 3D Sensor Systems

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 officially unveils 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH

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

Leica unveils limited edition Leica Q 'Snow' inspired by an Olympic snowboarder

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

A happy ending: Police recover stolen limited edition Leica from The Camera Store robbery

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

Leica unveils limited run of 100 red Leica M (Typ 262) bodies

$(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

Leica Camera reports 'strong revenue growth' for 2016/2017 fiscal year

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

Review: Leica CL Digital (Starring the New Leica 18mm f2.8)

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 CL Compact System Camera - Built-in Viewfinder, APS-C Sensor, 24 Megapixels, 4K Video

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

Leica Q in Silver brings a new look to the compact camera

$(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 Sofort LimoLand by Jean Pigozzi

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

This Guy Built a Giant Leica Camera Out of LEGO

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

Report Claims Zenit’s Upcoming D1 Full Frame Mirrorless To Be Repackaged Leica M9

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

Zenit's full-frame mirrorless camera will use components made by Leica

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

Zenit’s Full Frame Mirrorless Camera to Be a Rebranded Leica SL, Rumor Says

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

Leica Camera AG Appoints Matthias Harsch as CEO

Matthias Harsch has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Leica Camera.

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2017-09-01 13:45

$11,000 Leica Noctilux lens shattered, or: Why you never check camera gear when flying

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 contemplates Leica smartphone

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

Leica Chairman Andreas Kaufmann says he wants a 'true Leica phone'

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

PSA: Leica's new TL2 may break if you use it with the Leica Visoflex electronic viewfinder

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

Leica TL2 24 Megapixel APS-C Mirrorless Camera, 20fps Burst Shooting, 4K Video, Touchscreen

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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2017-07-10 16:00

Leica's TL2 gains 24MP sensor, more power and a careful polish

$(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

Leica announces plans for 'peeling' CCDs in M9 and Monochrom

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

5 Reasons Why the Leica Q is a Perfect Camera for Street Photography

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

Leica SL Review

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

The New Leica M10 Features a Thinner Body, ISO Dial, and Wi-Fi

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

Review: Leica M10

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 M U want: Leica M10 First Impressions Review and Samples

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

New Leica SL firmware improves tethered shooting, SL 50mm F1.4 goes on sale

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 Unveils New TL Camera With Faster AF and More Storage

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

This Leica Rifle Camera Could Be Yours for Just $200,000

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

The Leica TL is an upgraded Leica T mirrorless camera

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2016-11-08 21:26

Review: The LCD-Free Leica M-D Digital Rangefinder, All Hype or Real Deal?

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 Unveils the TL Mirrorless Camera, a T Clone with Small Upgrades

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