Yul Brynner’s Leica MP Cameras Sell for More Than $3 Million
The 43rd Leitz Photographica Auction occurred over the weekend in Vienna, Austria, and some exceptional cameras and lenses sold for huge sums.
Converting a 103-Year-Old Zeiss Lens to Autofocus M-Mount
Recently I was rummaging around in a box of old cameras, and I stumbled across a cute little Zeiss lens that I didn’t even know I had.
Transitioning from Film to Digital as a Leica M Photographer
Film prices have been on the rise, it’s no secret. For some, the prices they are reaching can still be seen as justifiable. But for many others, it isn’t always that simple.
Yul Brynner’s Leica Cameras Headline 43rd Leitz Photographica Auction
There are some very interesting lots in the upcoming 43rd Leitz Photographica Auction on November 25 in Vienna, Austria.
Andy Summers: Hall of Fame Police Guitarist and Talented Photographer
Andy Summers is best known as a guitarist for the English rock band The Police, popular in the late 1970s to the mid-1980s. But he has also been a passionate and award-winning photographer from the film days through the digital transition to today. Summers has published five books on his photography, the latest from teNeues is A Series of Glances, and has had his work shown at over 60 exhibitions worldwide.
Xiaomi 14 Series Phones Feature New Snapdragon Chip, Faster Leica Lens
Qualcomm announced its new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 mobile platform on Tuesday and smartphone maker Xiaomi wasted no time in launching its first smartphones to utilize Qualcom''s new, super-fast chip.
Leica’s New Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH Lens Offers Closer Focusing
Alongside the Leica M11-P camera, Leica has announced a new generation of the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. wide-angle prime lens.
Leica M11-P Is World’s First Camera to Embrace Content Credentials
Leica has announced the Leica M11-P, the world's first camera to create a seamless chain of authenticity from capture to publication.
Leica Expands its L-Mount Support with 21mm f/2 and 14-24mm f/2.8
Leica added two wide-angle lenses to its L-mount portfolio this morning: the Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24mm f/2.8 ASPH and the Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm f/2 ASPH.
Leica’s $6,775 ZM 11 Watch is Inspired by Light and Shadow
Leica has announced the ZM 11, a stylish luxury watch that channels Leica's legendary photographic reputation and builds upon Leica's other watches, including the ZM 1 and ZM2 models inspired by the Leica M11 Monochrom and the Leica L1 and L2 timepieces released last year.
Best Retro Cameras in 2023
Merriam-Webster defines “retro” as “fashionably nostalgic or old-fashioned.” With the rise in popularity of shooting on film over the past few years and the extraordinary success of instant cameras among the general populace, I think it is fair to say that retro cameras are likewise lusted after by many.
Rare Leica 0-Series Camera Sells for a Whopping $3.7 Million
A rare Leica 0-series camera for 1923 was sold at the Wetzlar Camera Auctions on October 7 for €3.5 million, or approximately $3.69 million.
Leica Sofort 2 Hybrid Instant Camera Shoots Digital and Prints Analog
Leica has announced a new instant camera, the Sofort 2. Arriving just over seven years after the original Sofort, Leica's first instant camera, the Leica Sofort 2 is a hybrid instant camera, meaning that alongside shooting on instant film, it now offers photographers the option to save digital images permanently.
Cameras That Changed Photography Forever
I write about a lot of things here at PetaPixel -- reviews, guides, technical articles, opinion pieces -- but one of my favorite topics to write about is the history of photography. As an avid user and collector of vintage cameras and lenses, I have passionately absorbed as much knowledge about their history as possible over many years. Like studying world history, there is much value in understanding where we came from and what got to us where we are now.
New Lens Maker Thypoch Debuts with the Simera 35mm and 28mm f/1.4
Thypoch is a brand new manual lens manufacturer that is debuting with the Simera 35mm and 28mm f/1.4 prime lenses for Leica M-mount.
Leica Operates the ‘Largest Network of Photo Galleries in the World’
Leica's CEO has revealed that the camera manufacturer owns the largest network of photo galleries in the world.
Leica’s Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ‘Titan’ Lens is the Priciest 50mm Prime
Leica has announced the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH. "Titan" limited edition lens, the most expensive new 50mm prime lens available today.
This Rare Leica 0-Series Camera is One of Only 16 Left in the World
An extremely rare Leica 0-series camera from 1923 is headed to auction next month and is expected to draw upwards of $2,140,000.
Best Compact Cameras in 2023
The compact camera, also known colloquially as the point-and-shoot camera, has been a staple of the photography world for over a century. Perhaps the first mass-market compact camera was introduced in 1900 by Eastman Kodak, costing a mere one dollar (about $36 today).
Photos From Inside Leica’s Expansive Portuguese Factory
While "Leica Camera" and "Germany" are often said in the same breath, an important part of the Leica family has been crafting equipment in Portugal for 50 years.
Leica’s 4K Projector is Coming to the US in September Starting at $8,995
Leica's first-ever home entertainment system, the Leica Cine 1, is coming to the U.S. market this September starting at $8,995. It is the first in a new product category that the company says it is committed to expanding.
Limited Edition Leica M6 Celebrates the Leitz Auction’s 20th Anniversary
Leica is commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Leitz Photographica Auction, the official auction house of the German camera company, with a limited edition Leica M6 black paint finish set.
‘Lockhart’s List’ is a Massive New Camera Database for Leica Collectors
In the making for the past several years, a new Leica database called Lockhart's List is now available that aims to assist collectors and dealers who operate in the second-hand Leica camera market.
The Worst Thing About Every Camera Brand: 2023 Edition
It's time for a State of the Union, Camera Edition. In recent years, we have seen some dramatically positive changes from all the major camera manufacturers, but nobody is perfect. Let's talk about each one's weak points.
Cosina Will Make Three Versions of its Voigtlander Color-Skopar 28mm f/2.8
In August, Cosina will release a new Voigtlander-branded Color-Skopar 28mm f/2.8 Aspherical for VM mount (compatible with Leica M mount) in two types as well as another version in L39 mount.
Xiaomi 13 Ultra Review: A Camera That Happens to Have a Phone Attached
If there was even a sliver of doubt that Xiaomi wanted the mobile photography crown, the 13 Ultra is the phone to dispel that notion and cement that pursuit. Xiaomi equipped it with the tools to take on the best, no matter who the other brands are.
Samyang and Astrodesign Have Joined the L Mount Alliance
The L Mount Alliance has acquired two new members: Samyang and Astrodesign. While the latter is likely less known to photography enthusiasts, Samyang is quite a well-known brand that has become relatively respected over the last few years.
This New 28mm f/2.8 Lens for Leica Rangefinders is Comically Thin
Funleader's latest lens is the Brightin Star XSLIM-M 28mm f/2.8 for Leica M-mount and it brings a distinctly vintage look to an optic that is just 9.9 millimeters thick.
TTArtisan’s Updated Light Meter II Improves on the First-Gen Design
TTArtisan has announced the Light Meter II, a second-generation attempt at its shoe-mount meter that improves on the original that was released in 2021.
The 5 Most Expensive Camera Lenses in Production Today
There are plenty of lenses with eye-watering prices, including a Leica APO-Telyt-R 1600mm f/5.6 lens that was custom-built for a Qatari prince for $2 million, but what about lenses that any photographer can buy or rent today?