At CP+ 2026, we met Toshiyuki Tsumura, Panasonic's Executive VP of Imaging, to discuss the S1 II and S1R II, the L-Mount Alliance, the L² Technology partnership with Leica, and the brand's strategy.
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Xiaomi unveils a special edition of its Xiaomi 15 Ultra, designed to patina like a classic Leica camera. A one-off, this collector's model will never be marketed, much to the dismay of collectors.
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Leica unveils Monopan 50, its first 35 mm black and white film. Although production of the film is outsourced, it reflects Leica's high-end positioning.
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The L-Mount alliance, founded in 2018 by Sigma, Leica and Panasonic, welcomes a new member: Sirui.
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To mark the centenary of the Leica I, Leitz Photographica Auction will be presenting an extremely rare model, the Leica Series 0 N°112, at its 46th auction on June 27, 2025 at Leitz Park in Wetzlar, Germany.
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At CP+ 2025, Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma held a conference to discuss the latest products released with the L-Mount as well as the future of the L-Mount, which is celebrating its 7th anniversary this year.
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Leica announces a special Burton edition of its instant camera Sofort 2 in collaboration with Burton Snowboards.
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After launching its iPhone app, Leica is now unveiling a … magnetic Leica LUX grip for iPhone. The goal? Optimize the handling of the smartphone for photography.
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Over 14 million euros: that's how much a rare 1923 Leica Series 0 sold for at the Leitz Photographica Auction on June 11. A record sum, making it the world's most expensive camera.
