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Leica announces four limited edition M lens variants: Three Safari and one glossy black

Leica News Team -
Leica has launched four limited-edition M lenses, including three Safari variants and one glossy black lens, featuring unique designs and limited production, aimed at collectors and photography enthusiasts.

Elemental: Leica Vietnam’s campaign for the M EV1

Leica Amitava Chatterjee -
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 -
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.

Nine Days, Nine Lenses: Unique photography insights

Lenses Jon Cheffings -
Random decisions about what to shoot with can lead to some unexpected outcomes. I thought I knew what to expect, but after nine days I'm not sure that I have the right kit...

M Files (28): Voigtländer VM duo 28/1.5 and 90/2.0 APO — the new travel dream team?

M-Mount Joerg-Peter Rau -
The Voigtländer Nokton 28/1.5 and APO-Ultron 90/2.0 lenses are a capable kit for travelling. Episode 28 of the M Files takes them through their paces.

Viltrox becomes the tenth member of the expanding L-Mount Alliance

L-Mount News Team -
The L-Mount Alliance welcomes Viltrox to the growing family of ten partners whose collaboration is advancing the technology of the L-mount standard.

Business logic goes out of the window… the rangefinder window, that is

Rangefinders Joel Wolfson -
A project assessing the performance of M-lenses on L-Mount cameras leads to an unexpected outcome: rediscovering the joy of shooting with a rangefinder.

24 Hours of Le Mans Classic with Leica: A photographer’s dream weekend

Leica Mark Catto -
For motor racing fans, Le Mans is at the top of the list, including the Monaco Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500. But for fans of historic Le Mans race cars, there's the Le Mans Classic. These are the images and memories from that event
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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.

After the Great Fire: Chicago’s architectural revolution

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From the ashes of the Great Fire of Chicago grew the first and second schools of architecture which put Chicago on the map. The revolution continues here.

June in “La Cornouaille” with a pair of Leica X cameras

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Jean Perenet explores the rugged coastline of Brittany and discovers connections with its British neighbours, Cornwall and Wales, while on holiday.

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.

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Elemental: Leica Vietnam’s campaign for the M EV1

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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.

Unveiling the Leica Q3 Monochrom: Features and pricing

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Leica announced the Q3 Monochrom, a dedicated black-and-white camera featuring a 60MP sensor, advanced connectivity, and Content Credentials technology. It retails for £5,800/$7,790/€6.750, available globally from 20 November 2025.

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome to arrive in Spring 2026

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Ricoh will launch the GR IV Monochrome camera in Spring 2026, featuring a modified sensor for improved low-light performance and image quality, while maintaining a compact design similar to the existing GR IV model.

Leitz Auction No 47: Rare cameras and unique provenance from the Pope to Communism

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The 47th Leitz Auction on November 22, 2025, features diverse items, including rare Leica cameras, a unique STASI spy camera, and a camera gifted to Pope Francis, attracting significant interest.

Explore Leica’s SL3 Reporter: Precision meets unique design

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Leica announces the SL3 Reporter model, a design variant of the company's flagship, full-frame mirrorless camera, featuring a distinctive, dark-green livery.

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