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Leica’s journey to UI convergence: In conversation with Stefan Daniel and Nico Köhler

Leica's journey to UI convergence highlights challenges in balancing simplicity with demands for features. Insights from the company's philosophy and customer experience reinforce the desire for intuitive design and simplcity.

Leica M EV1: Stefan Daniel on the background to Leica’s latest, and most radical M camera model

Leica's Vice President, Photo & Design, Stefan Daniel, discusses the M EV1, a variant of the M11 featuring an electronic viewfinder. This model enhances accessibility for users uncertain of manual focus, while preserving the traditional rangefinder experience.

Leica’s Stefan Daniel on the retirement of the Leica CL and some hints for the future

Leica Society members had the opportunity to quiz Leica's Stefan Daniel on upcoming developments during last week's annual confernece in Dublin. Mike was there to summarise the discussion...

Regarding the M11: A brief exchange with Stefan Daniel

The Leica M11 is a great camera. I have been using it now for half a year for all kinds of different occasions. Not once have I felt it was not up to the job. But I have a major issue with the new exposure metering method which means the shutter is permanently open once the camera is switched on. While this may be the norm for mirrorless cameras, the M is a rangefinder and deserves special treatment...

In Leica’s Candy Store: A chat with Stefan Daniel among all the toys

During Photokina I had the opportunity chat with Leica’s director of product management, Stefan Daniel, about the massive array of new cameras, lenses and accessories announced at the show. I joined Dr. Michael Pritchard of the Royal Photographic Society (who took the accompanying photographs) to ply Herr Daniel with a few questions.

Daniel: D-Lux is not a micro four thirds camera. It’s a four thirds

Sometime last year Leica said it would never adopt the micro four thirds standard. Yet isn't this the very sensor installed in the new D-Lux?

Review: Leica M11 Monochrom after eight months of testing

Jonathan Slack has spent eight months with Leica's new black-and-white masterpiece, M11 Monochrom. This is his verdict...

Leica M EV1: The unique aspect that entirely changed my mind

The Leica M EV1 offers a lightweight, full-frame experience designed for manual focus enthusiasts. While reception has been mixed, its unique features make it a compelling option for M lens users.

First Review: Why the Leica Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH matters

Leica's new 35mm Noctilux f/1.2 is significant as the first update since 2017, featuring advanced optical technology and a design focused on usability, expanding its versatile applications for photographers.

Elemental: Leica Vietnam’s campaign for the M EV1

The Leica M EV1 is a radical departure from generations of M cameras built around the rangefinder. Who is it for? How does it work? Find out more here.

Leica Q3 Monochrom Long-term Review: Key features and upgrades

Jonathan Slack reviews the new Leica Q3 Monochrom and delves into the history of the successful Q range and previous monochrome cameras from Wetzlar. Read this definitive view of the Leica Q3 Monochrom

Leica M EV1 Hands-on: Where the M without M makes sense

The new Leica M EV1 is the first model in the M series with a purely electronic viewfinder. This review highlights four real life-use cases