 Leica
Compact Digital Camera Knowledge Base
The Leica name is nothing short of legendary. Leica's history is closely
interwoven with the history of the camera itself. Leica switched to digital. Not
wanting to start from square one, Leica entered into an agreement with a
Japanese company, called Matsushita. They market their digital cameras with the
Panasonic trade name. Leica and Panasonic produce the Lumix brand name with the lenses
also bearing the Leica trademark, including a new technology called "image
stabilizer.
 Leica
35mm Interchangeable Lens Camera System
Leica has focused on development in more than 50 years of evolution of the M series system, and not just change for change's sake resulting in M's not being burdened by over-complication. Leica Ms have no gadgets, .No superfluous electronic smoke and mirrors (pun intended). Nothing to confuse the act of shooting images. Only the evolved extraordinary optical performance, plus total mechanical dependability.
With freedom to acquire a decisive instant. Leica M cameras have become renowned the world over: the M means Messsucher,
which is a German word for rangefinder Panasonic produces Leica lenses and compact cameras under
license from Leica.
 Leica
35mm M Lenses
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eica's precision lenses are all hand, at the main Leica factory in Solms Germany. These lenses represent the culmination of
numerous years of optical and precision mechanical encounters and are manufactured employing exacting technologies, the highest of
utilizing materials and strong commitment combined with the craftsmanship of knowledgeable personnel. No one else can dispense true Leica
excellence to your photographs.
 Leica Filters
Leica filters for the Leica M system are made of optically pure glass, parallel plane ground and precisely annealed, so the full performance of the Leica M lenses is retained even with a filter attached. The range is purposely limited to the filters most commonly needed in photographic practice: The UVa filter primarily performs the role of protecting the front element of the lens, and can be left permanently attached. The circular polarization filter eliminates disturbing reflections on non-metallic surfaces, and helps to increase contrast as well as provide richer color reproduction.
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