July 17, 2011

A Look Behind The Process Of Creating A Leica Lens (Video)

July 17, 2011/ Nir Schneider

This is how Leica makes their lenses in Germany. By hand, and with extreme precision and attention to detail that stumps any other lens manufacturing process. The video above gives you a rare behind the scenes look at how an expensive lens is born.

February 13, 2011

Leica M9 Titan Limited Edition Gets Unboxed

February 13, 2011/ Nir Schneider

If you thought Leica was pricy, this M9 Titan Limited Edition camera costs a whopping £20,000 (about $32,000). Only 500 of these were made and designed by Walter de'Silva and the Audi Design Team. The M9 Titan is manufactured from solid titanium and comes with a 35mm f/1.4 ASPH Leica lens. Check out the unboxing and hands-on videos after the break.