Leica M Monochrom “Signature” by Andy Summers
Today, Leica has announced a new special edition camera set, the Leica M Monochrom "Signature" by Andy Summers. Design...
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Firmware 2.7.5.0 for Leica M10/M10-P/M10-D Released
Today, Leica Camera has released firmware version 2.7.5.0 for its M10, M10-P and M10-D digital rangefinder cameras. The...
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH Now Shipping
Today, Leica has announced that the highly anticipated APO-Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH L-Mount prime lens will star...
Leica SL Firmware 3.6 Released
Today, Leica Camera has released firmware version 3.6 for the Leica SL full-frame mirrorless camera. The firmware prim...
Recent Reviews
The Leica V-Lux 5: A Closer Look
For the last four years, the Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) which features a 1-inch CMOS sensor and fast 25-400mm built-in optical zoom, has been the go-to for both amateurs and professionals looking for a back-friendly and travel-ready superzoom. Last week, Leica ann...
The Everyday Backpack by Peak Design Review
Recently, I found myself in the market for a new camera bag and was leaning towards a backpack. But I didn’t want something that screamed ‘camera backpack.’ Nor was I excited by the prospect of a big, bulky pack loading me down. Whatever I went with had to be...
Leica CL Review: The Perfect Travel Camera
When the Leica CL was introduced a little over a year ago, the APS-C mirrorless camera joined an already full Leica roster, sharing many similarities with its siblings. Functionally equivalent to the then very recently launched TL2, but with familiar design e...
Field Tests and Technical Articles
Leica Binoculars: The Ultimate Buying Guide
I started with Leica six years ago as a camera specialist. With a background and passion for photography, I was quickly ...
Using M Lenses on the Leica CL:
New City, New Camera, Familiar Glass
I’m never without a camera on my shoulder. No camera, no pictures. Everyday moments are there to be captured, and I’m al...
Nitecore USB Chargers for Leica Batteries Offer Maximum Flexibility
At a recent Leica Pro Discovery Day held at Leica Store Miami, I noticed a small, unassuming looking battery charger sit...
Inspiration and User Reports
What’s In Our Camera Bags – 2019 Edition
Last spring, my colleagues and I at Leica Store Miami published an article called What’s in Our Camera Bags, where we individually laid out our gear bags and showed you how and what we shoot. Since then, a lot has changed. We’ve hired new staff, new cameras a...
Two Weeks in India with the Leica CL: Getting out of my Comfort Zone
“Do you want to go to India?”“What are you talking about, dad?” I half-laughed through the phone.My father, a recently-ordained pastor, eagerly explained that he’d been invited to India to speak at a few pastors conferences being organized by his frien...
Show Reports
Breakfast with Dr. Andreas Kaufmann
Staying in the same hotel as the Chairman of the Board of Leica during Photokina has its benefits. After the Leica join...
Photokina 2019 Cancelled | Next Show in 2020
In somewhat surprising news, I received an email today that the Photokina Show to take place in May of 2019 has been can...
Photokina 2018: Details on the L-Mount Alliance
Following the announcement of the L-Mount Alliance at the Leica press event preceding the start of Photokina, there seem...
Photokina 2018: The Leica CL and Future of APS-C
Leica officially announced the CL, Silver Anodized this week at Photokina. And while functionally identical to the origi...
Photokina 2018: The Leica M-System
The Leica M10-P was announced a month ago, just ahead of Photokina. Like other 'P' models before it, the camera is a ref...
Photokina 2018: The Leica S3
Back at the end of last year, I posted my thoughts and a poll on what the next generation S camera might look like and w...