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Leica SOFORT 2 Hybrid Instant Camera

John A. Paradiso — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:04:45 +0000

Leica’s iconic red dot is synonymous with photographic excellence, and the Leica SOFORT 2 is the latest testament to their commitment to quality and innovation. This hybrid instant camera beautifully marries classic design with modern technology, ensuring your pictures are nothing short of exceptional. Equipped with a 4.9 MP CMOS sensor and a Leica Summar […]

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Leica’s M11 Monochrom is a Thing of Beauty

Brett Braley — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:01:42 +0000

The M11 Monochrom is the fourth-generation in Leica’s series of black-and-white only cameras, and boy, does it pack a punch. From a purely aesthetic perspective, it’s a camera that’s sleek and decidedly retro; but it’s what’s under the hood that counts here. The latest Leica B&W camera is equipped with an array of top-of-the-line specs, […]

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The Leica Ghost Edition for HODINKEE is a Thing of Beauty

Brett Braley — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:16:24 +0000

There is significant crossover within the watch and camera communities. Perhaps it’s the obsession for the mechanisms of these objects, or perhaps one can rack it up to the old world charm, but either way, there’s a good chance that someone who likes Rolexes may just enjoy a film camera, too. This was the case […]

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The Leica SL2-S Reporter is Stylish, Durable, and Worth the Price

Brett Braley — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 15:17:37 +0000

As the name denotes, this Leica SL2-S is made for someone ready to explore the world and document it along the way. Made from a rugged aramid fiber covering and scratch-resistant green paint, it’s designed to go with you, no matter where the road — or assignment — may take you. Not just a rugged […]

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Leica Cine 1 Laser TV Projector

Ben Dahl — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 14:33:10 +0000

When it comes to cameras, optics, or lenses in general, you won’t find better than what’s available from the team at Leica. After what feels like an eternity of just doing camera after camera after camera–it was actually a couple decades, but who’s counting–Leica is branching out into other products while still staying close to […]

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Insta360 ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition

John A. Paradiso — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:14:27 +0000

Insta360 is a leader in the action camera industry, providing thrill-seekers with 360-degree video cameras. So, it makes sense that the company would team up with camera legends Leica on a special edition handheld action camera. As with their last release, the specs on this bad boy are seriously impressive. Dual 1-inch sensors, FlowState stabilization, […]

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Leica Unveils the M-A Titan

Brett Braley — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 13:59:16 +0000

There’s something to be said for a brand that remains steadfastly true to itself. Take, for instance, Leica. A German brand that’s been around since 1869, Leica has built a reputation for itself as unparalleled in the photography industry. Most interestingly, they haven’t given up on manual photography just yet. While other brands have turned […]

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Leica MP Unique Gold Camera

John A. Paradiso — Fri, 20 May 2022 14:01:54 +0000

As film cameras continue to grow in popularity and the photography niche hits the mainstream, Leica has become something of a household name. The camera company is renowned for producing beautiful devices that, while pricey, satisfy photo pros and newbies alike. Their line of M-Series film cameras has earned particular praise and one of the […]

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Leica Trinovid 8×40 “LIFE edition” Binoculars

John A. Paradiso — Mon, 16 May 2022 14:21:02 +0000

The camera wizards at Leica have launched a brand new pair of hype-worthy binoculars perfect for summertime adventures. These limited-edition Trinovid 8×40 binoculars were made in collaboration with Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson. The “LIFE edition” binoculars were made to be a collector’s item, an homage to the classic binocular design of the 60s. And, as […]

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Leica L1 and L2 Watches

Amos Kwon — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 15:14:06 +0000

Is it a logical leap to go from making some of the world’s best cameras to wristwatches? Perhaps not, but some of it makes sense when you look at Leica’s first horological venture. Mechanical intricacy, minimalist styling, and plenty of black. The L1 and L2 (GMT) were announced back in 2018, but it seems the […]

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Leica M10-R Black Paint Finish Edition

Amos Kwon — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:23:40 +0000

Leica’s latest offering comes to you in stealth mode. No red dot logo, no silver trim, just blackness everywhere. The new M10-R Black Paint Finish edition only has chrome on the release button and silver strap loops. Otherwise, it’s all black and boasts the M10-R’s quality and specifications with a 40-megapixel full-frame sensor, an ISO […]

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Leica Unveils Its First Smartphone, The Leitz Phone 1

John A. Paradiso — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:10:29 +0000

Famed camera brand Leica has announced its very first smartphone, which is available exclusively to the Japanese market. The Leitz Phone 1 is effectively a retooled Sharp Aquos R6 in a new case with, as we’d expect, a seriously powerful lens. In fact, the Leitz ships with a Leica lens cap. The camera itself is […]

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‘Cut-up’ Leica M6

Ben Dahl — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:34:56 +0000

When it comes to the inner workings of popular automobiles, cameras and other pieces of tech, there are few people shedding light on the entire process as much as Swiss artist Fabian Oefner does with this Cut-Up Series. The previously featured Cut-Up Series now includes a sliced-up and dissected Leica M6 Brass Rangefinder Camera rendered […]

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Leica M10-P “Reporter” Edition Camera

Ben Dahl — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:59:58 +0000

The Leica M10 is one of those iconic cameras that seems to defy all laws of obsolescence and modern technology because of it’s handmade nature, hefty price tag and ability to capture absolutely stunning pictures regardless of how involved you want to be in the process. In honor of the 40th anniversary of the Leica […]

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Fender X Leica Limited Edition Guitars and Cameras

Ben Dahl — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 12:34:07 +0000

In case you’re not familiar with the name Andrew James Somers–better known as Andy Summers–he’s an accomplished, Grammy-winning musician that’s the former guitarist of The Police. He’s also a renowned photographer who has displayed works at the likes of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Beaux Arts Gallery and Milk Gallery, among others. It should […]

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Leica Q2 Camera

Ben Dahl — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 14:48:02 +0000

The Leica Q has been one of our favorite everyday cameras ever since it was released a handful of years ago. The brand’s follow up to the beloved Leica Q is finally here with the obviously named Leica Q2 camera. Like the original, it has a full-frame sensor, a fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 lens, 3.68MP […]

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