Regardless of whether you shoot film, digital, or both, we're betting that it's every photographer's dream to unearth a Leica camera from their parents or grandparents' attic. So when content creator and vlogger Sara Dietschy got LOADS of Leica cameras and accessories from her grandfather, she absolutely had to do an unboxing video.
So yes, brace yourself and grab something to wipe your drool with. We think you'll need it. . thephoblographer.com
There aren't that many absolutely iconic digital cameras. But if you had to pick one, everyone would agree about the Leica M9. It was the first mirrorless full-frame camera ever made. And it stood out from the pack with a CCD sensor that looked like chrome film. thephoblographer.com »
2021-04-28 01:00
Limited edition versions of the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 mm F2 ASPH, Summaron-M 28 mm F5. 6 and Summilux-M 28 mm F1. 4 ASPH lenses have been announced for the Leica M rangefinder series, with alternative finishes, red markings and different materials setting them out from the normal production versions. dpreview.com »
2019-02-09 00:26
A popular camera store in the UK was targeted this week by burglars who made off with over $200,000 in Leica cameras and lenses. Ffordes in the North of Scotland says that it was broken into in the early hours on Wednesday morning. petapixel.com »
2018-09-28 21:04
Alongside news that it will partner with Panasonic and Sigma in an L-mount alliance, Leica has announced something for medium-format fans too: the Leica S3. Details are thin at this point, but the S3 will increase resolution from the S2's 37. dpreview.com »
2018-09-25 16:56
These days I spend most of my time living and traveling between Serbia, Hungary, Ukraine, and Finland, exploring and researching the global analog photography scene as best I can. I do this for my own personal endeavors such as my store, Cameraville. petapixel.com »
2018-06-01 18:14
Leica have unveiled a number of new accessories including the Leica Rope Straps - a selection of stylish carrying straps designed by COOPH - as well as an extensive range of high-quality tripods made by Gitzo. Read more and comment » photographyblog.com »
2017-03-06 18:00
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
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2016-11-15 21:29
Do any of you remember when the Huawei P9 came out and there was a slight controversy over where the lenses were made? We had originally stated that Leica didn't have anything to do with the Huawei's camera, and then Huawei and Leica issued us a correction to state that okay, they did a little bit of co-engineering. digitalrev.com »
2016-09-24 03:00
"I like having only 36 photos to go through," says Mike Caputo when asked why he prefers analogue to digital for his photography work. Based in Hawaii for over two decades now, he enjoys being in complete control of his creative process, from shooting all the way to developing.
While we cover the latest and greatest cameras here on The Phoblographer, some of our favorites actually happen to be vintage cameras. Although vintage cameras lack most of the advancements we enjoy in today's cameras, they offer a completely different shooting experience.
With much on the world on panic buying mode due to lockdowns and quarantine, we’re sure there are now photography projects documenting grocery scenes at the time of COVID-19. A vintage ad we found, however, makes us both nostalgic about the time when Kodak reigned supreme and wishful that we were stocking up on their cool stuff instead.
If you’ve been looking for some great cameras to begin your film photography journey with or add to your vintage camera collection, we can see how it can be overwhelming given all the choices out there.
Given the popularity of film photography today, many vintage cameras are being given a new lease on life. However, some of them either don’t have built-in light meters or no longer have working light meters.
If you feel limited by the square format for medium format film, it may be time for you to try other frame sizes available. Yes, there’s more to shooting 120 film than the popular 6x6 format. If you feel like experimenting with other frame sizes, you may want to try 6x4.
Award-winning documentary photographer and author Steve Simon has recently visited the Nikon Museum in Tokyo, and as a long-time Nikon photographer, it proved to be such an exceptional experience. For those of us who can't visit anytime soon, he filmed a quick walkthrough as a preview of all the wonders we can expect to find. Nikon fans will especially find this a treat!