In 2015, the LHSA Board approved a project to translate, publish and sell the English edition of Ulf Richter’s excellent book: Oskar Barnack – From the Idea to the Leica. The book is now available to LHSA members as part of LHSA’s 50th Anniversary...
In this installment of the LHSA "How To" video series, LHSA member, Dan Tamarkin of Tamarkin Camera, shares his 5 tips on starting your Leica collection. Dan has been collecting cameras all of his life. In addition to running Tamarking Camera, Dan also...
The following is a transcription of a recorded interview (podcast) March 2018, in San Franciso. Gary Hough (GH): I'm speaking with Maggie Siebert, internationally-known, Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, here in San Francisco where you Maggie are giving...
The probability of finding two Leicas with consecutive serial numbers is rather low. Two cameras below [memberonly] serial number 200 both converted to later models perhaps a lower probability. Shown are two converted Leicas numbered...
Leica CL with 40mm Minolta M-Rokkor f/2 (Image Red Dot Cameras) Posted on March 2, 2018 by William Fagan and Mike Evans The recent introduction of a modern Leica CL has focused attention...
During the mid-1960's (my college years) I purchased my first Leica, a used IIIg with several lenses. As expected, the results were excellent. I sought assistance from others with more Leica Experience than I. Ohio State University Professor, Al Clarke,...
Leica SL Firmware Update 2/22/2018: CLICK HERE. With version 3.1 Leica has introduced a new firmware update for the Leica SL and the Summilux 50mm! It improves the AF speed of the lens and the image quality of the JPEGs. Firmware for Summilux-SL...
If there were ever a perfect convergence of photography, inspiration and camaraderie, the LHSA Annual Meeting in Chicago this past October 6th & 7th was the place to be. The year’s meeting marked the beginning of LHSA’s Jubilee Year - our 50th...
The Leica X-U is a unique camera in the Leica lineup. The APS-C sized CMOS sensor, 23mm Summilux f/1.7 lens and battery are the same used in the Leica X. However, the similarities stop there. The X-U is water and dust sealed. Not just 'resistant' but sealed....
It'always exciting receiving a new lens from Leica for testing. Unlike the camera bodies it is often a long time from prototype testing until the lens is introduced. I’ve had several versions of the 75mm Noctilux-M over an 18 month period. It seems...
