Leica has sparked a huge backlash in China over a short film released by its ad agency in Brazil. The video (warning: strong language) depicts a news photographer covering the Chinese government’s crackdown during pro-democracy protests in Beijing in 1989.
Titled “The Hunt,” the 5-minute video follows a photojournalist scrambling to continue documenting history from […]. petapixel.com
A video showcasing the incredible optical quality of the Leica APO-Telyt-R 400mm f/2. 8 lens recently surfaced, and the quality that this lens exhibits (which today retails used for $15,000 used) in 4K video is mind-blowing… especially considering the footage was shot from Earth. petapixel.com »
2021-04-09 22:45
Leica is facing backlash in China following the publication of a video called 'The Hunt' set in 1989 during, among other things, the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests. In response to the video, Chinese social media website Weibo has banned the use of the word 'Leica' -- attempts to search for content in English and Chinese using that keyword returns zero results. dpreview.com »
2019-04-19 21:05
Though it's a bit impractical for most photographers, the Leica Q2 is nevertheless a camera that will draw a lot of attention thanks to its good looks and street-shooter-friendly features. Take a quick look at what's new and drool-worthy on the second-generation Q. dpreview.com »
2019-03-07 17:00
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2019-02-15 17:06
The International Leica Society has posted a video of a camera sensor being cleaned at the Leica service centre in the Wetzlar factory in Germany. The video, taken by member Hari Subramanyam on his iPhone, shows the process of checking for dust on the sensor of his M (Typ 240) and then its removal. dpreview.com »
2019-01-12 16:35
Videographer Devin Graham of Devin Supertramp has published a new video in which he unboxes $221,000 worth of Leica Summilux-C lenses. "When deciding to purchase these lenses, it was a six month process," said Graham, who also explained while retrieving a lens box, "These are like a holy experience to me. dpreview.com »
2018-03-22 20:48
Meet the Leica CL, an interchangeable lens mirrorless camera with a 24 megapixel APS-C sensor. It uses Leica L mount and sits alongside the Leica TL2. The CL differs from the TL2 by offering an electronic viewfinder and a traditional control layout. dpreview.com »
2017-11-21 20:00
Фотограф Ричард Сеймур сделал четырёхминутный видеоролик, рассказывающий о том, как в германском городе Вецлар собирают новую Leica M10. prophotos.ru »
2017-09-12 12:00
Leica has announced new firmware for its full-frame SL camera. Firmware v3. 0 expands the range of customization options available in stills and video modes. The firmware can be downloaded for free from Leica's website, or installed at any Leica Store. dpreview.com »
2017-05-31 20:15
The new Leica M10 is an attractive combination of classic styling and modern specifications. Check out our quick video overview for a rundown of some of its key features. Read our First Impressions Review dpreview.com »
2017-01-19 02:02
Nikon China has published a set of photos to the Chinese social media site Weibo advertising an upcoming event. One of the photos is 67-megapixels, a resolution higher than any camera currently in its lineup is able to produce. [Read More]
Motorola is expected to soon launch a new Moto Edge flagship smartphone device as soon as the next month that will use Samsung's 200-megapixel ISOCELL HP1 sensor. Ahead of the launch, the company has shared a photo taken with it on social media in China. [Read More]
With the power of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor opening up the mobile world to usable 8K video, larger image sensors are on the horizon, and Motorola is teasing its plans to create a mobile device with a huge 200-megapixel image sensor. [Read More]
A photo of a woman holding a Dior bag by notable Chinese photographer Chen Man has sparked controversy in China, with netizens and multiple local publications claiming it furthers stereotypes common in the West.
A shocking video has surfaced online that shows just how far some parents will go to get a “unique” photo of their kid. The clip, originally posted to Chinese social media site Weibo, reportedly shows a man dangling his young son off a cliff as a relative takes photos. The incident allegedly took place yesterday […]
Leica has been making the rounds again as of late, not for a specific camera but for a promotional video that got it banned in China. Titled The Hunt, the video features a cinematic depiction of conflict scenes around the world, including the iconic "Tank Man" from the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests.