Leica will release a new version of its D-Lux 6 series in collaboration with Dutch denim label G-Star Raw. The special edition comes in a brown leather case, and features an exclusive carrying strap with a matching hand strap. “The technical specifications of the Leica D-Lux 6 “Edition by G-Star RAW” are the same as … Read more
Leica has announced a new compact digital camera, the Leica X Vario. With a body machined from magnesium and aluminum alloy, along with a premium leather trim, the Leica X Vario uses the same 16 million pixel APS-C format sensor as the Leica X2, and features a Leica Vario-Elmar 18-46mm zoom lens (corresponds to 28-70 mm … Read more
A rare ‘Luxus’ Leica camera from 1931 with brown lizard leather covering and 2 gold plated lenses was auctioned at 528, 000 euros ($683,000) on May 25 at WestLicht gallery in Vienna, Austria. The camera formerly belonged to German winemaker Karl Henkell, fetching him more than three and a half times the expected price. From … Read more
Leica Camera unveiled a special edition X2 Camera, designed by the legendary British fashion designer, Sir Paul Smith. Combining British style with German design the special release features an interpretation of Paul’s signature bright stripes and comes with a Paul Smith leather case and strap included, embossed with the words “Paul Smith for Leica”. Limited … Read more
A rare 1923 Leica 0-Series camera has become the most expensive camera sold to date, fetching 2,160,000 EUR (around 2,790,000 USD) at an auction, at the Galerie Westlicht in Vienna, Austria. An anonymous buyer won the bidding battle for the German camera, which still works. Video of the actual bidding for the Leica 0-Series camera … Read more
Leica introduced in collaboration with high fashion brand Hermès, a very special limited edition: M9-P “Edition Hermès” and “Edition Hermès – Série Limitée Jean-Louis Dumas” cameras. The Leica M9-P Edition Hermès is offered in two different sets: This first of the Leica M9-P “Edition Hermès” sets is available from June 2012 in a worldwide limited … Read more
Leica Camera has announced a limited edition white version of the M9-P. Known for bringing out limited edition cameras, the Leica M9-P gets created in white for the land of the rising sun, Japan, to commemorate the opening of its new facility in Tokyo. This white kit comes with a silver Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 lens … Read more
British designer Paul Smith and renowned camera manufacturer Leica teamed up to bring a luxe accessory for Leica digital cameras. Embossed with ‘Paul Smith for LEICA’ on back and interior, the chocolate brown leather camera case ($420) features vintage signature stripe panels and a padded interior swathed in purple suede. Made in England the case … Read more
Renowned camera brand Leica introduces a special edition of its successful D-Lux 5 digital camera: the Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium. Limited edition to 1500 units comes presented in a special set with a premium grey leather case with shoulder strap. The camera remains pretty much the same as the standard Leica D-Lux 5 model, 3.8x … Read more