Photographer Captures Rare Birth Photo of Baby Still in Amniotic Sac
A photographer has captured remarkable photos of a rare 1-in-80,000 "en caul" birth when the baby is born still inside an intact amniotic sac.
Prototype 1964 Leica Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 is Expected to Sell for $500K
A prototype Leica Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 from 1964 is expected to sell for $500,000 at the Leitz Photographica Auction next week. The rare lens informed the design of the first mass-produced 35mm lens to feature aspherical elements which was introduced in 1966.
Rare Bird Not Seen for 140 Years Caught on Camera for First Time
The black-naped pheasant-pigeon, a large, ground-dwelling pigeon that only lives on one island, has been documented by scientists for the first time since its 1882 discovery and has been captured on camera for the first time ever.
The Only Photo of Neil Armstrong on the Moon Estimated to Sell for $30,000
A rare historical print of the only photo taken of Neil Armstrong on the moon is set to go to auction this week and is estimated to sell for a whopping $30,000.
Rare Nikkor 58mm f/1.0 Sets Record for Highest Price Ever for a Nikon Lens
A rare, one-of-a-kind Nikkor 58mm f/1.0 from the 1970s has set a new record for the highest price ever obtained for a Nikon lens at auction: 187,500 euros (about $182,117).
Prototype Square Format Leica M from 1954 Sells for $667,765
An experimental, prototype square-format Leica M model from 1954 that lacks a built-in viewfinder or rangefinder was surprisingly popular at the most recent Wetzlar Camera Auction, pulling in an astounding 687,500 euros hammer price.
Photographer Captures Jupiter and Its Moons Rising Above a Barn
Photographer Brennan Gilmore took advantage of Jupiter's closest position to Earth in the last 59 years and captured a photo of the gas giant along with its four Galilean moons over the roof of a barn.
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.