Underwater housing for a Leica M looks just like…well…a Leica M

So, you want to take your Leica on some underwater adventures? Well, now you can, all while keeping the same German aesthetic that likely tempted you to buy your camera in the first place. What you’re looking at is a new Leica M underwater camera housing from underwater photography specialists Subal. Details on how exactly […]

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Finally! You can purchase your very own authorized Leica service business for just $138K

Have you ever wanted to own your own Leica factory authorized service business? If so, you’re in for the chance of a lifetime. For only $138,000, this complete set of tools, manuals and spare parts can be all yours. If you’re wondering how all of this came to be, eBay seller globimage says the equipment […]

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Leica has released a limited-edition Panda-themed version of its M-P rangefinder

Leica might be German-made, but that doesn’t mean it can’t collaborate with other markets for exclusive versions of its cameras. The latest example of this are two new Leica M-P ‘Panda Edition’ camera sets, designed specifically for the Chinese market. As the name would suggest, the ‘Panda Edition’ versions of Leica’s M-P camera features a […]

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Leica Unveils 3 New Wide-Angle M Lenses

Leica has announced three new wide-angle lenses for M mount cameras: Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH ($2195) Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH ($3995) Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH ($2795) The Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 is a very compact profile at just over an inch long. All of the lenses feature a minimum focusing distance of 2.3′. Each lens ships […]

This is the world’s first Leica M-mount to Sony E-mount autofocus adapter

Sony E-mount users, prepare yourselves. Techart has developed a Leica M-mount to Sony E-mount autofocus adapter. As the below video details, the adapter automatically zooms in and out to nail the focal point, an unconventional method for an adapter, but one Techart isn’t new to. Techart says development started ‘a few years ago.’ After debating […]

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The Evolution of Cameras and Portraits in 11 Images

We’ve all seen photos from the early days of photography, and we all know how far imaging technology has come over the years, but how did we go from long-exposure self-portraits to instant selfies? In this video we are taken on a historical journey with COOPH photographer Leo Rosas through the evolution of cameras and […]

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Buy this $250K sports car and they’ll toss in a limited-edition Leica T (Typ701)

I’ve always told myself that if somehow money were never an issue, my car of choice would be the BAC Mono, a specialist sports car created by the high-end British car manufacturer Briggs Automotive Company. Well, today, I found out that not only would I receive a Formula 1 inspired car, but also a limited-edition […]

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Leica SL Firmware Update ver. 1.2

Leica has released firmware version 1.2 for the new Leica SL with the following improvements: Optimization of picture quality at ISO values from 50 to 400 Improvements to the image in the electronic viewfinder Greater flexibility when entering WLAN passwords Leica Log Gamma curve (L-Log) for video available for in-camera 8-bit recording To access the […]