Tag: Leica M

L is for Life, Light and, of course, a Leica for Christmas

Blessed are the ones who get a new Leica for Christmas. It definitely beats a pair of socks or a half double crochet muffler. Unfortunately, such is our passion that we usually can't wait and end up buying the M, the Q or the SL ourselves. It's a hard life being a Leicaphile...

Leitz Photographica Auction: M Prototype sells for €2 million

A rare prototype Leica M sold for an astonishing 2.4 million euros at last weekend's 45th Leitz Photographica Auction…

Leica Q3 43: The camera that sees the world like the human eye

Leica today announces a 43mm variant of the popular fixed-lens compact, the Leica Q3 43. The new focal length...

The new Pixii Max full-frame rangefinder camera arrives later this year

The Pixii Max is the new rangefinder camera by the young French company, Pixii. It is their first full-frame model and could make many Leica fans think twice. Or not?

Ten Most-Read Articles of the Quarter: The old, the new, and the non-existent

This quarter's look back takes us into the realm of speculation and wishful thinking, as well as highlighting some incredible photography. Leica dominates the lineup, but we have a couple of entries from a new player on the scene.

Milan Swolfs and Leica’s retro steel-rim 35mm Summilux

Fine-art photographer Milan Swolfs recounts his adventures with Leica's latest retro lens, the remake of the 1961 35mm Summilux "steel rim"...

The M Files (17): Attachable viewfinders over almost a century

Over almost a century, Voigtländer, Zeiss, Ricoh, Olympus made attachable viewfinders. This review (The M Files, ep. 17) shows which are recommendable for your Leica or other rangefinder camera.

Leica M with EVF: Do we really need this camera?

Leica owners have been clamouring for an M camera with built-in electronic viewfinder to replace the rangefinder. It sounds like a good idea. But is it such a good idea after all?

Leica Strip-down: Don’t try this at home, says Ludivine

Leica compact cameras, including the Q and Q2, can now be serviced in London by Leica Mayfair. M and SL cameras must be sent back to Leica in Wetzlar...

New from Leica: Cameras coming in 2023 and 2024

As we come to the end of the year. Mike takes a look at what new cameras we can expect from Leica in the next two years...

Rene the dark horse and hi-res Wilson join the queue. But new Leica delights still to come

What's next for Leica: Codenames of two new models, rumours of an M camera with EVF and the revival of another vintage film camera...