Tag Archives: Leica
Leica goes swimming with the fishes with its new X-U camera
Out of the blue, Leica has announced what looks like a waterproof version of its X-E compact camera. The X-U (Typ 113) has an APS-C format sensor and a 23mm (35mm equivalent) f/1.7 Summilux lens. The body is fully waterproofed … Continue reading
New Gear: The Leica X-U Is Its First Underwater Rugged Camera
It seems like we have seen quite a few new products from Leica lately, and the newest product in their lineup is a bit of a departure from the cameras we typically expect to carry the iconic red dot. The … Continue reading
Leica goes swimming with the fishes with its new X-U camera
Out of the blue, Leica has announced what looks like a waterproof version of its X-E compact camera. The X-U (Typ 113) has an APS-C format sensor and a 23mm (35mm equivalent) f/1.7 Summilux lens. The body is fully waterproofed … Continue reading
Guide to Leica T lenses
The Leica M system offers users a wide selection of primes and zooms, but how do things stand in the much newer Leica T system? The Leica M system offers users a wide selection of primes and zooms, but how … Continue reading
New Gear: ONA Releases Leica Bowery Bag
This morning ONA released a new special edition of The Bowery bag made specifically to carry Leica M-system cameras as well as the Leica Q, T, X and SL cameras. Like many of ONA’s bags this one is made of … Continue reading
Hands-on review: Leica SL (Typ 601)
Introduction and features Leica has a reputation for building high quality cameras and lenses, and strictly speaking it was the first company to introduce mirrorless digital system cameras, as its long-running M models are rangefinders – which don’t have reflex … Continue reading
Leica dismisses the DSLR and looks to a mirrorless future
Leica, the sometime staid manufacturer of traditional old-school cameras, has suddenly become all tech-savvy and is now forecasting that mirrorless system cameras with electronic viewfinders are the future of photography. It’s easy to see why when you look into the … Continue reading
Hands-on review: Leica SL (Typ 601)
Introduction and features Leica has a reputation for building high quality cameras and lenses, and strictly speaking it was the first company to introduce mirrorless digital system cameras, as its long-running M models are rangefinders – which don’t have reflex … Continue reading
Leica goes mirrorless with a stunning new full frame camera
The Leica SL (Typ 601) is "a new milestone in professional photography," says Leica. That remains to be seen, but the prestige camera maker has certainly dropped a bombshell. Better known for its exquisitely-engineered but expensive retro rangefinders, Leica has … Continue reading