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    Leica Oskar Barnack 2025 Award Winners

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    The Oskar Barnack Awards (LOBA) are the highly prestigious photographic awards, with winners selected from over 300 submissions and judged by 120 experts in 50 countries. The winners were honoured at a celebration at the Leica headquarters in Wetzlar.

    A pilgrimage to Wetzlar for Leica’s 100-year celebration

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    Mark Catto discovers on a trip to Leitz Park to celebrate Leica's Centennial how significant a contribution Leica has made to photography.

    The purity and the privilege of owning a Leica

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    A Leica changes the way you photograph, but it comes with challenges of difficulties using a rangefinder, to cost, to accusations of simply being jewellery. It takes time to cut through the competing arguments to see the truth.

    My Leica Journey: More than just testing Leica cameras

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    Jonathan Slack has been testing Leica cameras and lenses since the introduction of the M9. But his Leica journey involves so much more than this.

    Travelling light with a Leica: A photographer’s journey 

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    Traveling light took on a new meaning for Bill Royce when he discovered his first Leica which took him on journeys around the world.

    How discovering a Leica M9 created a fresh enthusiasm for photography

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    For Keith Walker a Kodak Box Brownie may have been the first step, but discovering a Leica M9 transformed his photographic experience and the start of a relationship with Leica.

    Exclusive special editions to celebrate 100 years of Leica

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    The Leica I's centenary is celebrated with global events, featuring exclusive Leica M11 special editions, unique cameras, and a book titled "100 Leica Stories", highlighting the brand's historical significance in photography.

    What Leica means to me: How I became a “collector extraordinaire”

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    David reflects on a childhood spent collecting antiques with their mother, unavoidable experiences shaping their identity. This passion evolved into a love for scientific instruments and photography, highlighting familial influence on collecting.
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    LEICA MOMENTS

    M EV1 Review: A new era for Leica cameras

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    Jonathan Slack reviews the Leica M EV1 camera featuring an electronic viewfinder (EVF), its advantages, user experience, and implications for traditional rangefinder enthusiasts, acknowledging various needs and preferences.

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

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    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 M EV1: The first M camera with an integrated electronic viewfinder is launched today

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    Leica launches the M EV1, its first M-Mount camera with an integrated electronic viewfinder, enhancing usability and creative possibilities for photographers while maintaining the brand's iconic design and quality.

    Leica Client Services Soho: Customer care and Akademie under one roof

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    Leica Camera UK has opened Leica Client Services Soho, a 1,700-square-foot centre in London, combining photography workshops and customer care, enhancing repair services and fostering a creative community.

    Leica Store returns to Harrods with more space and access to Akademie activities

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    Leica Camera UK has reopened its expanded Harrods store, featuring various product categories and a private classroom for workshops, enhancing customer engagement and creating a unique shopping experience.

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    Introducing the new Leica Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH.

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    Leica Camera AG introduces the Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH., its first 35 mm M-Lens, offering exceptional imaging and versatile photography options. Available worldwide starting January 29, 2026.

    The Birth of Television: John Logie Baird’s 1926 demonstration in London’s Soho

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    On 26 January 1926, John Logie Baird demonstrated the first working television in London, showcasing moving greyscale images. Despite later developments, Baird's pioneering efforts laid the groundwork for modern television technology.

    Exploring grief and identity in Sayuri Ichida’s Absentee at the Leica Gallery, London

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    Sayuri Ichida's exhibition "Absentee" explores loss, grief, and immigration through personal experiences, using her body to symbolize life's fragility. The show runs from January 17 to March 19 at Leica Gallery, London.

    Ricoh GR IV Monochrome: New pocket camera dedicated to black-and-white photography

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    Ricoh has launched the GR IV Monochrome camera, featuring a 25.74-megapixel sensor and advanced monochrome capabilities, priced at $2,200 in the USA and £1,700 in the UK.

    2025 Tamarkin Auction highlights and insights

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    The World of Leica Auctions article highlights intriguing, albeit less extravagant, items sold in the auction, such as the Detrola “400” Camera and unique lenses. The evolving marketplace continues to offer surprises for collectors who show curiosity and interest.

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