Amitava Chatterjee

Elemental: Leica Vietnam’s campaign for the M EV1

Leica Amitava Chatterjee - 24 November 2025

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

Leica Amitava Chatterjee - 23 October 2025

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.

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Leica M11 Family firmware update 2.5.1

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Leica M11 firmware update 2.5.1 enhances wireless security, adds memory formatting, fixes battery warnings, and ensures compliance with EU regulations. Users should follow update precautions for optimal functionality.

Eyes wide-open: A review of the Summilux range of Leica lenses

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“Astonishing performance.” “Excellence without compromise.” Both statements describe the Leica Summilux range of lenses.

Leica SL3-S kits offer good value for money

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The Leica SL-3 is available in various kit bundles, offering savings compared to individual purchases. Prices range from £5,375 to £7,950, including VAT in the UK, but the kits are available worldwide.

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Our primal brains are wired to detect sensory experiences. Mark is drawn by the scent of a Provençal BBQ competition and then experiences an assault on all senses, armed only with a new Leica SL3-S.

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