Leica may be best known for its M Series rangefinder cameras, but most fans and vintage camera collectors would know that the company also made SLR cameras. If you happen to have a Leica R series or Leicaflex camera, our latest ebay find could be at least of interest to you: a "single piece" Leica Telyt 400mm f6.8 prototype.
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A rare 1936 Leica 250 GG Reporter with the unusual ability to hold 10 meters of film (or 250 consecutive 35mm shots) has sold for a whopping ˆ900,000, or about $976,500 at the 2023 Leitz Photographica Auction. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-06-14 19:11
Leica may be best known for its M Series rangefinder cameras, but most fans and vintage camera collectors would know that the company also made SLR cameras. If you happen to have a Leica R series or Leicaflex camera, our latest ebay find could be at least of interest to you: a "single piece" Leica Telyt 400mm f6.8 prototype. thephoblographer.com »
2018-05-28 22:00
Do Leica cameras hold a special place in your camera shelves? We've got another pretty interesting gem for you to be on the look out for. Our latest ebay find is a rare and interesting version of the Leica M6, which at first glance looks like a typical M6 with a $31,442 price tag strangely attached to it. But, look closer and you'll see why. thephoblographer.com »
2018-03-13 10:00
A famous and rare stainless steel “fake Leica” camera sculpture has popped up on eBay. The asking price: $99,995 with $350 economy shipping. We first reported on this sculpture back in 2011. petapixel.com »
2018-01-10 23:17
Attention, camera collectors and Leica fans, here's something that you probably don't have in your collection yet. There's an ebay listing for a "Fake Leica" so rare that it fetches an insane US $99,995. thephoblographer.com »
2018-01-05 14:00
The Leica CL is arguably one of the most popular Leica cameras due to its affordability, so the film geeks in the audience are going to truly appreciate this Leica CL Dealer Poster available at the Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction coming this November. thephoblographer.com »
2017-10-02 19:00
Years ago, photographers stopped using UV filters on their lenses. It affected image quality way too much, and we often didn't need them. UV filters originally protected the image quality from UV rays.
We're betting that most of you haven't heard of the Dallmeyer Super-Six 102mm f1. 9. We've talked about it before, though, and have seen a few crazy mods for it. But this rare one is for Sony E mount.
Last year, we placed the spotlight on the Olympus OM System, a landmark camera series that showed the world they can go small, even with their 35mm SLR cameras. Apart from the iconic compact design for the camera body, the series also came with the equally famed OM Zuiko range of lenses.
Last time we followed the adventures of Paris-based photographer Mathieu Stern, he showed us what went down during his visit to the Camera Rescue center in Tampere, Finland. There, he did not only get to browse through the largest collection of vintage cameras and lenses in Europe, but he was also able to shoot with some fascinating lenses -- including the rare Canon 50mm f0.
Are you a film photographer still looking to tick a dream camera or lens from your wishlist? Or a vintage photography gear collector with an insatiable curiosity for what's still out there? Maybe you're a photographer with a taste for weird and wonderful photography contraptions? If you answered yes, you're surely in for a treat in the latest videos by Paris-based photographer and filmmaker Mathieu Stern.
Previously, we saw here an explanation about using vintage lenses on your new camera, including a video testing them for the bokeh. Let’s look into the world of adapters that are needed if you’d like to use retro glass.
You've read that right -- our latest vintage find is something especially for Pentax 67 users! Whether you're thinking of expanding your lens arsenal for your iconic medium format SLR camera, or simply want to try a project that requires a fast super telephoto lens, this item is definitely worth checking out.