I'd laugh at you if you told me that the rarest Leica cameras would start bidding at only 1,000,000 Euros. In my mind, that seems pretty affordable for such an essential piece of history. However, that's what one of the rarest Leica cameras will start the bidding at in a new auction.
Up for bidding is a 0-series camera, which are some of the earliest Leica cameras ever made. . thephoblographer.com
These Leica cameras are essentially Leica M cameras with autofocus and better durability. What's not to love? In 2024, we're pretty excited to see what Leica does with the SL mount. We're positive that wonderful things will come from them and their partners in the L-mount alliance. thephoblographer.com »
2024-01-17 20:00
Trust us, once you get a Leica, you'll be addicted. For years, photographers always thought that Leica cameras are way too expensive. And while we're not going to say that they're not pricey, the prices over cameras overall have come up while Leica cameras have been fairly consistent. thephoblographer.com »
2023-12-20 20:00
Leica genuinely makes some of the most durable cameras that we’ve tested! The staff here pretty universally loves Leica cameras! For years, I’ve wanted a digital Leica camera. Then I bought one in 2020, and since then, I haven’t looked back once. thephoblographer.com »
2023-04-12 19:00
If you look at the state of Leica cameras right now, you'll see a carefully selected set of items. Their cameras are great in so many ways. But for lots of photographers, they're still not perfect. thephoblographer.com »
2022-04-05 07:00
When is a Leica not a Leica? When it's a Soviet-made Zorki or a FED (among others). These visually and functionally resemble Leica cameras from the mid 20th century. What drove some countries to manufacture copies of screw mount cameras manufactured by Ernst Leitz GmbH? Was this just imitation, or was there more that led to the knockoffs being manufactured? We spoke to three subject matter experts for their insights into the origin of fake Leica cameras. thephoblographer.com »
2022-02-20 08:00
We've done another update to our Leica M10R review, and you should totally go check it out. It's now being awarded the Editor's Choice award and five stars. For sure, this has to be the most unique full-frame sensor camera we've tested. thephoblographer.com »
2021-07-12 13:00
If you're the owner of certain Leica M cameras, you're getting a surprise soon! Leica is basically putting Adobe Upright into these cameras. They're calling it perspective control. That less distortion when you mount your 21mm f1. thephoblographer.com »
2021-01-28 17:05
I bought my first Leica camera when I was in college, and I wasn't rich. Then I sold it because I needed the money and only in my 30s did I really start buying into their cameras again. But again, I'm not rich. thephoblographer.com »
2020-09-24 07:00
As we all know, Leica cameras have a cult following for a good reason. Leica cameras set the standard back in the days of film with their gorgeous builds, their ease of use, and of course, the stunning images that could be created with them. thephoblographer.com »
2019-11-13 20:00
Guess who’s a fan of Leica cameras? Aquaman. Actor Jason Momoa has an impressive collection of Leica cameras and lenses, and he’s apparently working on a special project with the company. petapixel.com »
2019-03-02 21:29
Over the years, Leica has partnered with LEGO multiple times to create brick-made versions of its popular rangefinder cameras. Now, a new set is available, a pair of LEGO Leica M camera sets. dpreview.com »
2018-12-18 21:06
Leica has announced a new smartphone app called FOTOS that’s compatible with a number of Leica cameras. With multiple Leica cameras supporting wireless connectivity now, FOTOS is one app that rules them all. petapixel.com »
2018-09-26 22:46
The heads of Sigma, Leica and Panasonic right after announcing their L-mount partnership. Leica, Panasonic and Sigma have announced a strategic partnership on the full-frame mirrorless L-mount. dpreview.com »
2018-09-25 14:00
Leica has been doing mirrorless cameras now for a long time, thanks to the very nature of their classic rangefinder designs. They have even been dabbling in digital mirrorless cameras over the years, with varied success. thephoblographer.com »
2018-06-12 16:00
Thinking of getting a rare vintage Leica to add to your growing camera collection? We've found just the right stuff for you to consider. There's an ebay listing for two Leica M6 Platinum 150 Jahre Optik limited edition cameras with 50mm f/1. thephoblographer.com »
2018-03-12 10:00
It seems that dual cameras is the new 'it' feature for high end smartphones as Chinese manufacturer Huawei has unveiled its new Mate 9, which features dual rear facing Leica cameras. thephoblographer.com »
2016-11-07 20:13
To celebrate the 15th anniversary of WestLicht, Leica will hold its 30th WestLicht camera auction, opening at 11 a.m. on 19 November 2016. Read more and comment » photographyblog.com »
2016-11-07 18:00
Being announced today is the brand new HARMAN Phoenix film emulsion -- the first color film from the same company as Ilford in many years. But this is something incredibly special: it's also the first color film emulsion made completely from scratch that we've heard of in years, according to sources we spoke to before the film's announcement.
"I am so used to shooting with film where you never see the results in the moment that I have learned to not dwell on the images I may or may not be making and instead just enjoy the process of making, or trying to make, them," explains photographer Zeb Andrews to us in an interview.