Tag: Leica 100

The 1920s marked a period of significant technological innovation, laying the foundation for modern audio and visual technology. Celebrating century-old companies like Leica highlights their competitiveness and lasting influence.

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

Leica commemorates its centennial with global events, culminating in a celebration in Wetzlar featuring exhibitions, concerts, and special edition cameras, highlighting its rich history and impact on photography.

The 100th anniversary of the Leica Camera in Wetzlar drew over 800 guests, culminating in a successful auction where record prices were achieved for rare cameras and lenses.

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

Joy is a hard word to associate with inanimate objects. But a Leica in the hand transcends that. The simplicity of focussing makes it a joy to use.

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”.