US EditionSnappy birthday: Germany's Leica camera turns 100
- Leica celebrates a century since unveiling its first commercial camera to the public.
- Leica was founded by Ernst Leitz in 1869 in Wetzlar, initially producing lenses and microscopes.
- The company's cameras are assembled by hand in Wetzlar with over 600 parts.
- CEO Matthias Harsch stated, sales are projected to reach 600 million euros in 2024/25.
- Leica assesses tariff impacts, prioritizing innovation with over 10 percent of sales for research.
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Leica: a hundred years of snappy excellence
Photographer Franziska Stuenkel likes to take spontaneous urban shots, so she needs a nimble camera that is ready to go when inspiration strikes: her German-made Leica M11. "I have to be very quick and discreet," said the Berlin-based artist who captures reflections of people walking past windows,...
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Snappy birthday: Germany's Leica camera turns 100
Photographer Franziska Stuenkel likes to take spontaneous urban shots, so she needs a nimble camera that is ready to go when inspiration strikes: her German-made Leica M11.
Is it Time to Say Goodbye to Leica's Most Innovative Model?
Leica has been at the forefront of innovation in the photography industry. From the first-ever 35mm rangefinder Leica launched a hundred years ago, to the launch of Leica M3 in 1954, Leica has been ruling hearts. The latest addition to the M series model, the M11, takes things much further. However, per new reports, it appears that Leica is discounting the innovative camera. Why? Find that out below.
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