100 Years of the Leica

To commemorate the 100^th year of the Leica Camera, we are offering a special edition 100-Year D-Lux 8 and the “100 Leica Stories” hardcover book.

The 100-Year D-Lux 8 is available in very limited quantities, and will be available some time in 2025. 

• New armoring with a texture similar to the Leica M
• Nickel-colored finish on the lens, lens cap and controls (shutter speed dial, zoom, shutter release button)
• Omitted camera model name on the top cap
• No thumb grip
• Hot shoe cover with “100” logo
• Minimalistic design without the red Leica logo

The “100 Leica Stories” hardcover book is a celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the Leica I (Model A) camera. This anniversary book highlights its iconic status — not just as a technical masterpiece but as a witness to history. Through 100 stories, it captures personal moments, iconic images, technical milestones, and behind-the-scenes insights that reflect a century with Leica. Available some time in 2025.

Get to know Dan Tamarkin

Have you met Dan Tamarkin?

A life-long Leicaphile, Dan is the eldest son of Tamarkin Camera founder, Stan Tamarkin. He took over the oldest Leica dealership in the U.S. in 2010, and moved Tamarkin Camera to Chicago. Meanwhile, he's appeard on a few podcasts and written a few articles, when he is not helping clients pick out the perfect Leica...

Find out more about Dan

Macfilos Article (Auction Lots of Interest) with Jon Cheffings

Macfilos Article (Beginners Guide to the M) with Jon Cheffings

NoctiGirl Video Interview for "Chasing the American Dream" (this was so much fun)

"5 Tips on Starting Your Leica Collection"  LHSA (LSI) interview

Classic Camera Revival Podcast #177 (The Leica Waltz)

Camerosity Podcast #85 (with Jo Geier)

Camerosity Podcast #68 (April Fools episode!)

Camerosity Podcast #44 (all about Auctions)

Cameraosity Podcast #35 (a cameo)

Camerosity Podcast #22 (wonky sound, but a fun conversation)

Classic Lenses Podcast #130 (lenses, lenses, lenses)

That Vintage Lens (first podcast appearance, maybe)

"How to Start a Collection or: How I Learned to Stop Hoarding and Love the Bomb"  (the definitive How To)

"My Favorite Leica" (it's the M2) by DT

"A Leica Pilgrimage" (Visiting Wetzlar: 1914-2014) by DT

(these photos of Dan were taken by the always fabulous @NoctiGirl / @Silver.Halide.Crystals)

Leica M11 Black Paint

The new Leica M11 is finished in glossy black paint, and will patina to a brassy testament to your photographic adventures. This is not a special edition, and is available.

The Leica M11-P

With its classic Leica script on the top plate and absence of the Red Dot, this new Leica M camera boasts a sapphire LCD crystal, dark chromed viewfinder (less reflective), 256 Gigabyte internal memory, and an extended dynamic range.

Most notably, this is the first Leica camera that offers compliance with the new Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI).  CAI-compliant technology create transparency, building trust. The technology makes it possible for the first time to check the origin and history of a photograph – and thus prove authenticity: “The Content Authenticity Initiative is a collaborative endeavor focused on creating a standard framework for validating the legitimacy and origin of digital content, especially within media and creative content domains.”

Your image, its provenance information and digital signature are sealed cryptographically into a tamper-proof manifest with the image.
All of this means that we can now prove our images are NOT AI-generated.

Available in both Silver Chrome or Matte Black finish.

Leica M11-D

The essence of photography is now in M11 form!

• The classic Leica M digital camera, with no LCD screen
• Rear-facing ISO dial
• Aluminum top cover and scratch resistant “black paint” finish
• Iconic “No Logo” design on the front & engraved Leica Logo on top plate
• Dark chrome viewfinder
• 256 GB of internal storage & UHS-II SD card slot
• 60 Megapixel Triple Resolution CMOS BSI Sensor, as in the M11
• Dedicated hardware supporting Content Credentials:

This is the second Leica camera to offer compliance with the new Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI).  CAI-compliant technology create transparency, building trust. The technology makes it possible for the first time to check the origin and history of a photograph – and thus prove authenticity: “The Content Authenticity Initiative is a collaborative endeavor focused on creating a standard framework for validating the legitimacy and origin of digital content, especially within media and creative content domains.”

Your image, its provenance information and digital signature are sealed cryptographically into a tamper-proof manifest with the image.
All of this means that we can now prove our images are NOT AI-generated.

The Leica M11 Monochrom

In 2012, Leica decided to be the only manufacturer in the world to launch a full frame camera with a dedicated black-and-white sensor: the Leica M Monochrom. Today, in the eleventh year of the Monochrom success story and with a wealth of experience from almost 70 years of designing and manufacturing Leica rangefinder cameras, Leica Camera AG introduces the fourth generation with a black-and-white sensor: The new Leica M11 Monochrom.

• First Monochrom BSI CMOS Sensor in a Leica camera
• Highest dynamic range in a Leica Monochrom camera to date with up to 15 stops
• Triple Resolution Technology: Native at 60 MP with 36MP & 18MP options available for flexibility
• Largest ISO range ever in a Leica M Monochrom camera: Native at 125 with a new max of 200,000 ISO
• Massive internal memory of 256 GB: perfect for backing up larger memory cards in the field
• Heightened durability: scratch resistant black finish and sapphire cover glass on the back display
• Fast connection to images and charging via the USB-C port
• Iconic & unobtrusive design: No Leica red dot and monochromatic design on dials and buttons
• Handmade in Germany

Leica Q3 43

Continuing the legacy of the Leica Q cameras, this new lens also features an integrated macro mode and leaf shutter, now offering even higher performance for close-up detail work and high-speed flash photography:

• 43mm APO-Summicron f2 ASPH fixed lens with integrated macro mode and leaf shutter,
• Digital zoom has now been expanded to 150mm (43-60-75-90-120-150mm),
• BSI Sensor with triple resolution technology (18/36/60MP) + up to 8k Video,
• ISO range from 50 to 100,000,
• IP52 rated,
• Supports filters either without lens shade, or with accessory lens shades 19657, 19658 and 19659,
• Support for external RØDE microphones via USB-C,
• Hybrid AF-System (PDAF + Contrast Detection + Object Detection),
• New color with grey leatherette,
• Fast and convenient connectivity with Leica FOTOS app,
• Handmade in Germany.

Leica SL3-S

Announcing the new Leica SL3-S - the fastest Leica camera ever made.

• New 24 Megapixel BSI CMOS Sensor combined with the Maestro IV processor and 8GB of buffer memory
• Advanced Autofocus System with  779 autofocus points
• 30 fps capture in AFc mode
• Leica Content Credentials - the first autofocus camera from Leica with Content Credentials support and the only autofocus camera on the market with dedicated hardware that is CAI-compliant.
• Handheld Multishot mode up to 96 Megapixels. 

• Unlimited 6K Open Gate Internal Recording
• Unlimited 5.8K Internal ProRes 422 HQ recording with ProRes 422 HQ
• 5.9K 12bit RAW External Video Recording
• Direct to SSD recording via USB-C
• Camera to Cloud with Frame.io planned in 2025

Leica SL3

The Next Generation of SL camera is here: the Leica SL3

• State-of-the-Art 60-megapixel BSI-CMOS Sensor with 15 stops of dynamic range sensor, recordable in 18-, 36-, or 60-megapixel full-frame formats,
• ISO sensitivity from 50 - 100,000,
• New Maestro IV Processor, doubling the buffer memory to 8GB, with speed improvements for all operations, including start up time,
• New hybrid autofocus system continuously tracks eyes, faces, bodies, subjects of your choice – even in the toughest of lighting conditions using phase detection, depth mapping, and contrast recognition technologies,
• High Resolution Video, includes the new 8K resolution option, as well as frame rate and quality settings recorded internally or externally, and without limit – if power and file space are available,
• IP54 rating –including the new Tilt-Screen,
• EyeRes^® viewfinder with 120 frames per second and 5.76 million pixels,
• Guaranteed camera operation from 14 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit,
• Updated interfaces include CF Express (type B) card slot, which is 5 times faster than UHS-II cards,
• Handmade in Germany with an all-metal body design with a new, ergonomic layout.

Leica Cine Play

The Leica Cine Play 1 brings the magic of cinema directly to any location. Enjoy your favorite content instantly and without complicated setup – whether through built-in apps or external devices, projected on a wall or screen - projected by a Leica Summicron lens!

• Impressive Image Quality: 4K resolution and brilliant colors with triple RGB-laser technology, Summicron lens and Leica Image Optimization (LIO™).
• Easy to use: Plug-and-play setup allows for instant access to content without complicated installations
• Elegant Design: Bauhaus-inspired aesthetics with premium materials ensure durability and style
• Versatile Compatibility: Connection options via Apple Airplay, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, as well as HDMI, USB, and LAN for seamless device integration.
• High-Quality Sound: DTS Virtual: X technology for immersive sound experiences and deep bass.
• Optional Stand: The elegant stand transforms the Cine Play 1 into a piece of modern art while providing neat cable management.