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Ricoh Andrew Tobin -
With time on your hands in a familiar place, you can experiment with photographic overlays to create something completely different.

Leica M11 Family firmware update 2.5.1

Leica News Team -
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

M-Mount Giles Johnson -
“Astonishing performance.” “Excellence without compromise.” Both statements describe the Leica Summilux range of lenses.

Leica SL3-S kits offer good value for money

Leica News Team -
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.

A Provençal village, a BBQ and a new Leica SL3-S

Travel Mark Catto -
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.

Rediscovering Portugal: A journey through time and taste

Leica John Shingleton -
The author reflects on a transformative journey to Portugal, revisiting cherished memories and adapting travel perspectives after loss. A river cruise reveals new experiences, photography opportunities, and nostalgia for past adventures.

New Voigtländer VM lenses for Leica M: an overview

M-Mount Joerg-Peter Rau -
Voigtländer is rapidly releasing new VM lenses for Leica M-Mount, with notable models such as the APO-Lanthar 28/2 and redesigned f/1.2 lenses, emphasizing innovation and variety in their offerings.

The Great Fire of Chicago: An architectural turning point

Travel Jon Cheffings -
Chicago's history took a dramatic turn after the Great Fire by turning its growing affluence into an architectural heritage that distinguished it from other cities.
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LEICA MOMENTS

The new Safari edition joins Leica’s expanding M11 lineup

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The Leica M11-P Safari is the latest in a long line of distinctive olive green cameras that have added a distinctive look to the M since the 1970s.

Click go the shears, snap goes the shutter of the Leica Q3 43

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It's called Kangaroo Island, but it's the Merino sheep that keep the economy ticking over. John investigates the origin of China's woolly jumpers…

Leica: Where innovation and humanity meet

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It's rare that companies can combine the drive to innovate and continue to do so over 100 years, and still act in humanitarian ways to fulfill their social contract.

Leica CL: Field testing Leica’s popular and much-lamented APSC system in Scotland

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How well does the Leica CL stand up to braving the elements of the far north of Scotland in this Field Test

2025 Leica Oskar Barnack Award

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This year the Leica Oscar Barnack (LOBA) photography contest, is being celebrated as part of the Leica Centenary celebrations under the banner of “100 Years of Leica: Witness to a Century”. 

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NEWS LAST MONTH

Leica Reunion: When 554 met 555 after a hundred years on the road

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On 26 June 2025, Leica celebrated the 100th birthday of two original cameras, models 554 and 555, with a party at the factory. Ivor Cooper brought No. 555 to be reunited with No. 554

Exclusive special editions to celebrate 100 years of Leica

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Leica celebrates its 100th anniversary with a host of exciting events around the globe and seven exclusive new products, from cameras to books, to lenses, to binoculars.

Unveiling Leica Monopan 50: High-resolution black-and-white film

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Leica celebrates 100 years of 35mm photography by launching Monopan 50, a high-resolution black-and-white film designed for exceptional sharpness and tonal range, suitable for various photography styles.

Leica launches compact Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH zoom

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Leica announces the Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH lens, a compact, lightweight standard zoom with a constant aperture, priced at £1,650, available worldwide starting June 12, 2025.

Exclusive unboxing of Leica M Edition 70 at London’s Red Dot Cameras

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Ivor Cooper of Red Dot Cameras unboxes the limited Leica M Edition 70, a collectors' set including a rare camera and accessories, celebrating both craftsmanship and the art of camera collecting.

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