A Camera Similar to the One That Sold for $1.34M is Coming to Auction
A 1957 Leica MP black paint edition, the same year and model as the one that sold for $1.34 million about a year ago, is coming to auction next month.
Scientists Reveal New Info on ‘Giant Jets’ of Lightning in the Atmosphere
Thanks to new 3D radio and optical mapping, scientists have published more information on a phenomenon called a "gigantic jet," which is a massive electrical discharge that exits the top of a thunderstorm and connects with the lower edge of space.
One of the World’s Biggest Camera Collections is Going to Auction
Australia is at a loss with the recent closure of Michaels Camera Video Digital. It was made world-famous for its dedication to the photographic community and extraordinary camera museum.
First-Ever Video Footage of an Extremely Rare Box Jellyfish
A diver off the coast of Papua New Guinea recorded gorgeous footage of a box jellyfish. On its own, the footage is spectacular but is even more impressive since this is only the second time this species has ever been documented.
Rare Footage Shows Firework Show As Seen From the Launch Platform
New Hampshire native and photographer Ron Riseman placed a GoPro in the center of the barge that launched his town's Fourth of July fireworks celebration to provide a rare look at the show as seen from directly below it.
Oskar Barnack’s Leica Sells for $15M, is Now World’s Priciest Camera
The 40th Leitz Photographica Auction has concluded with the sale of the most expensive camera ever. Oskar Barnak's Leica 0-Series No. 105 sold for nearly five times the highest estimation: over $15 million.
Limited Edition Gold Leica is Being Released in Honor of the Thai King
In a collaboration with Thai Beverage, Leica is set to make 10 gold Leica M10 cameras available in honor of the coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, and each is expected to cost around $50,000.
Limited Edition Leica M-A ‘Titan’ is a New $20,000 Manual Film Camera
Leica has announced a new limited edition analog camera kit, the Leica M-A "Titan." Paired with a Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH, the camera is set to retail for $20,000 and is limited to 250 pieces worldwide.
Incredibly Rare Footage of Bronze-Colored Deep-Sea Dragonfish
Dragonfish are a species of deep-sea predator and while there are many types of dragonfish, this particular bronze-colored species is incredibly rare.
A Look at the Rarest, Most Expensive Cameras to be Sold in 2022
The Leitz Phographica Auction House is about to celebrate a historic milestone at the upcoming the 20th anniversary auction event with the estimated $3.2 million dollar sale of an extremely rare Leica 0-Series camera (No. 105) originally owned by Oskar Barnack.
Oskar Barnack’s 1923 0-Series Leica May Fetch $3.2M at Auction
Leica has announced the return of the Leitz Photographica Auction, the world's largest auction of historic cameras that will be held for the 40th time and celebrate its 20th anniversary, with a special piece this year -- the Leica 0-Series No. 105, produced in 1923 and owned by Leica inventor Oskar Barnack himself.
Ultra-Rare Wolverine Photographed in Yellowstone
MacNeil Lyons, a former park ranger, had a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with the elusive wolverine in Yellowstone National Park, and he managed to capture rare photos of the animal while his guest recorded video.
I Was One of the Lucky Few to Win an Epson R-D1s Digital Rangefinder
In 2010, when I started working as a journalist in Tokyo, layoffs of newspaper photographers had reached the stage where reporters couldn't expect a decent layout unless they provided their own story art. I couldn't afford a camera, but I also couldn't afford to see my stories published without illustration, so I bought a DSLR and soon learned to hate it, or at least to hate the self-conscious way it made the people I was photographing behave.
This is the Epson R-D1s Successor That Was Never Released
Epson has revealed the designs for what would have been the successor to the R-D1s camera. The company says it was being developed in 2010 but was scrapped due to its shrinking digital camera market share.
Series of Rare and Largely Unseen Photos by Georgia O’Keeffe
Georgia O'Keeffe is one of the most celebrated American painters, but her photography is significantly lesser-known. Nearly 100 rarely seen photos from a previously unstudied archive have emerged that showcase the artist's eye behind the lens.
Researchers Photograph Rare Fish That Sees Through its Own Head
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) recently spotted an exceedingly rare find: a barreleye fish (Macropinna microstoma). This strange deep-sea dweller has a transparent head it sees through with its tubular eyes.
A Rare Soviet Spy Camera That Can Shoot Through Walls is for Sale
An unusual and rare vintage Russian spy camera has appeared for sale. The 35mm rangefinder film camera was designed to photograph through tiny holes drilled in walls and capture photos for blackmail or target manipulation.
Rare Photos of Giant Phantom Jellyfish from 3,200 Feet Under the Sea
Researchers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) recently captured footage of a giant phantom jellyfish. Sightings are exceedingly rare, and this species has only been seen nine times over thousands of dives.
1957 Leica MP Camera Sells for a Staggering $1.34 Million at Auction
The 39th Leitz Photographica Auction recently concluded and a rare 1957 Leica MP Black Paint edition camera went for the highest value by far, commanding a final price of 1,200,000 Euros (about $1,344,366).
Photographer Captures Rare Red Sprites in the Night Sky
Landscape photographer Paul M Smith has captured an incredible photo of rare red sprites in the night sky. The dazzling display looks like a fireworks show put on by Mother Nature.