Leica Camera AG is an internationally operating, premium segment manufacturer of cameras and sport optics products.
Founded on a long tradition of excellence in the construction of lenses and optical devices, Leica is German engineering at its best. The Leica ideal is an integral part of the culture of seeing and today, in combination with innovative technologies, all Leica products fulfill a common objective: better pictures, wherever perception and visualization matter.
Leica Camera AG has its headquarters in Wetzlar, in the state of Hessen in Germany, and a second production site in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal and operates its own worldwide network of regional organisations, Leica Retail Stores, Leica Galleries and Leica Akademies.
My favorite setup is: 1. M10R + M lenses 2. SL3 + M lenses 3. SL3 + Sigma lenses I prefer to “invest” in M lenses and buy the Sigma for autofocus which are lenses I only use when I go on vacation as it is family friendly ;-) lol
Heello From Italy and Bologna one new entry with Leica SL 2 and 24-70 plus R. 135mm 2,8 All grettings us. Un saluto ai possessori prodotti Leica. DaMiro (Miroslav)
Sir McCurry I highly prefer your film photos more than digital photos. Film photos are so magical and natural and unique. I never got that nice feeling with digital photos.
You can do all of that for a fraction of the cost of Leica. Not trying to be salty here, but Leica is ridiculously outdated, and extremely pricey. It has become more of a status symbol for people who can afford it. Even Steve McCurry did not shoot with Leica when he was trying to make a living. So, please do not portray it any differently now.
Two reasons for not using Leica early in his career. One the Leica’s rangefinder’s were restrictive to eyeglasses wearers. Two because of his hands physical limitations it was easier to use a different camera. As far as today’s cameras there are better speced cameras but it’s hard to beat Leica glass for image rendition. Plus if a brand also sponsors a persons work then that’s another reason to use it.
