Tag: Leitz Auction

All About M: Highlights from the 45th Leitz Auction on 23 November 2024

Catalogues of the top auctions represent a remarkably efficient way of learning about the history of cameras and photography. The 45th Leitz Auction to be held in Vienna on 23 November 2024 is no exception to this, particularly in relation to Leitz/Leica items…

Jason’s Newsround: We’ve got the perfect camera for stealthy street photography

Jason's Newsround from Macfilos.com: The stealthiest-ever street camera hits the range…

Leica announces limited edition M6 Leitz Auction set in black finish

The new M6 Leitz Auction set is available from today, but you’d better be quick off the mark. Only...

Leitz Photographs Auction Shadow and Light: Highlights of the sale in Vienna on November 26

When we think of photographic auctions, emphasis is always on the cameras and equipment. But perhaps it is the photographs that should grab the attention. Here, William Fagan takes us through some of his favourite photographs in the Leitz Auction in Vienna on November 22...

Oskar One Zero Five sells for €14.4 million

Breaking all records, an early camera used by Oskar Barnack, has sold at auction for €14.4m, including buyer's premium...

From a snapshot to a fisheye and all that glitters

The Leitz Auction at Wetzlar is now looming large. It takes place on June 11 and William Fagan takes another look at some of the more interesting items in the catalogue...

Oskar One Zero Five comes in loud and clear

No, this is not a wireless call sign. It represents an example of what is today called the Leica...

Leitz Auction goes into space with the Soviets

Noted collector William Fagan takes a tour of some of the more interesting items to be sold at the forthcoming Leitz Auction in Vienna on November 20, 2021