Xiaomi puts a Leica lens twist on flagship phone concept

Xiaomi snuggled up with Leica back in June for the launch of the 12S Ultra smartphone featuring a 1-inch-type image sensor and Summicron optics. Now the companies have partnered again on a concept version with a lens adapter for mounting Leica glass.Co… Continue reading Xiaomi puts a Leica lens twist on flagship phone concept

Leica launches its first own-brand 4K UST laser projector

Last year, Leica partnered with a Chinese home entertainment hardware company to launch a FHD UST projector named the O1 Pro. Now the premium camera optics veteran has launched its own model at IFA 2022, the 4K Cine 1 Laser TV.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading Leica launches its first own-brand 4K UST laser projector

Xiaomi gives mobile photography a boost with launch of 12S Ultra

Consumer electronics and mobility company Xiaomi has announced the mainland China launch of the 12S Series smartphones. Aiming to redefine what’s possible with mobile photography, the range-topping Ultra model features a new 1-inch Sony sensor and imag… Continue reading Xiaomi gives mobile photography a boost with launch of 12S Ultra

Insta360 launches first 360-degree camera co-engineered with Leica

Insta360 has announced a powerful new addition to the One RS modular actioncam system launched back in March. The 1-Inch 360 Edition shoots immersive 6K video and is the first 360-degree camera to be co-engineered with Leica.Continue ReadingCategory: P… Continue reading Insta360 launches first 360-degree camera co-engineered with Leica

$15 million Leica camera was owned by the man who democratized photography

When the hammer came down on 11 June 2022 in Vienna, Leitz Photographica had broken its own world auction record for the seventh consecutive time. Apart from a charity auction (which we don't count), only 12 cameras have ever sold for more than a million dollars, all of them at Leitz Photographica. This must rate as a new definition for

Vienna’s Leitz Photographica Auctions celebrated its 20th year in business this week when it sold the camera of the man who invented 35-mm photography for €14,400,000 (US$15,147,360), smashing the previous world record of €2,400,000.

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M11 rangefinder aims for flexibility with Triple Resolution Technology

Leica has announced a new addition to the M-series of retro-stylish rangefinder cameras. The M11 retains the overall look but comes with versatile new sensor technology, a high-resolution touch panel, a big battery and some internal storage.Continue Re… Continue reading M11 rangefinder aims for flexibility with Triple Resolution Technology

JMGO taps Leica and Dynaudio for O1 Pro FHD ultra-short-throw projector

Back in April, China’s JMGO partnered with Leica for the optics of its upcoming O1 Pro ultra-short-throw LED projector. Details were somewhat lacking, but with the launch of the Indiegogo funding campaign we can now fill in some of the blanks.Continue … Continue reading JMGO taps Leica and Dynaudio for O1 Pro FHD ultra-short-throw projector