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Leica M9-P Edition Hermes Unboxing Video

2 weeks agoTech12 comments4146 Views
The recently announced limited edition Leica M9-P collaboration with French luxury design brand Hermes will be in extremely short supply come June, when the set is released. Only 300 camera and bag sets will be released, so for those of us not amongst that number (and those...

The Making of the Leica M9-P Edition Hermes Video

2 weeks agoTech10 comments5693 Views
A lot goes into a Leica camera — that's part of what makes them so highly sought-after by aspiring and professional photographers alike. One such Leica that will be especially desired is the newly announced limited edition M9-P collaboration with Hermes. This camera features...

Leica M9-P Edition Hermes

2 weeks agoTech19 comments7670 Views
In addition to the X2 and M Monochrom releases, Leica presents a new limited edition: the Leica M9-P "Edition Hermes". Following the highly successful Leica MP "Edition Hermes" (2003) and the Leica M7 "Edition Hermes" (2009), this camera is the third in a line of premium special...

Leica M Monochrom

2 weeks agoTech4 comments3729 Views
In addition to the X2, Leica has officially announced the release of the M Monochrom. Focusing on an entirely black and white image presentation, the M Monochrom features a newly developed monochrome CCD sensor with a native resolution of 18 megapixels alongside no interpolation...

Leica X2

2 weeks agoTech23 comments7101 Views
After months of speculation, Leica has officially announced its latest compact camera, the X2. Featuring an effective resolution of 16.1 megapixels and the newly developed APS-C CMOS sensor, the X2 boasts a Leica Elmarit 1:2.8/24 mm ASPH lens alongside a simple interface, manual...

Leica Professional Store Tokyo Opening

2 weeks agoStyle5 comments2451 Views
Catering to those with both an extensive experience with photography and deep pockets to support it, luxury camera company Leica treats the professionals in Tokyo with their own retail outlet. Simply named the "Professional Store" and conveniently located above their consumer...

Leica Pocket Book (8th Edition)

3 weeks agoArts2 comments1797 Views
Leica furthers its Pocket Book publications with the introduction of the 8th Edition; a collection of Leica Cameras and Lenses since the previous 7th Edition. In addition to cataloging the recent additions since the 7th edition as well as the new S2 Medium Format System, the new...

Leica M9-P White Limited Edition

March 22, 2012Tech26 comments8796 Views
Leica Camera Japan has announced a limited edition white version of the M9-P. Set to commemorate the opening of Leica Daimaru Tokyo, the camera features all of the amenities you've come to expect from the juggernaut photography manufacturer - choosing to dress it up in a rare...

Paul Smith for Leica D-LUX Camera Case

December 22, 2011Style3 comments1665 Views
Iconic British designer Paul Smith presents his stylish Leica D-LUX Case for those shutterbugs who aim to look just as good as their photographic compositions. The brown leather case features striped edges and a padded interior swathed in purple suede for extreme luxury. For...

Leica Portrait: Jonathan Mannion

November 11, 2011Arts5 comments3527 Views
Professional photographer Jonathan Mannion first got his roots established after working under world-renowned photographer Rich Avedon. His first shoot was for the classic hip-hop album Reasonable Doubt by rapper Jay-Z and since then, he's earned the trust of world superstars...

Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium Special Edition

October 18, 2011Tech2 comments3752 Views
Leica Camera AG has announced a special edition of its wildly-successful D-Lux 5 digital camera: the Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium. This elegantly-designed compact camera, with its sophisticated, anodised silver-grey finish, comes presented in a special set with a premium grey leather...

Leica M9-P Red Leather Edition

October 12, 2011Tech5 comments582 Views
Leica Japan will soon release 30 limited edition M9-P red leather set cameras that will surely be a must-have for any classic camera collector. Features include a silver Leica Elmarit M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH lens, a red leather hand grip, and matching strap. The camera will be...

Fast+Prime Uhl Collection Leica Camera Cases

September 25, 2011Style1 comment289 Views
Fast+Prime's Uhl collection is designed by Neal Simons, who holds a fine resume of working with top fashion labels as well as working as a custom trimmer for England's finest restorer of classic 1960s Mercedes cars. The collection is fit for Leica cameras and is hand-sewn,...

Leica: The Singled Person

September 21, 2011Arts4 comments659 Views
“The Singled Person” by Leica is an installation of eight unsynchronized slide projectors displaying photographs by eight international photographers: Michael Ackerman, Morten Andersen, Lorenzo Castore, Thorsten Kirchhoff, Peer Kugler, André Lützen, Hisashi Murayama and...

The Making of Leica Lenses

July 11, 2011Design34 comments383 Views
Every Leica lens is handcrafted and goes through meticulous manufacturing processes to uphold the quality and precision that Leica defines and customers have come to expect. In the age where technology almost inevitably means mass manufacturing, Leica products are still made...