Leica | The Truth Revealed in Monochrome: The Leica M Monochrome
DESIGN / DIGITAL
January 15, 2015

Leica | The Truth Revealed in Monochrome: The Leica M Monochrome


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The Latest M Series: A Monochrome-Only Camera


What will Leica announce on May 10th? Amidst much anticipation from fans, the M series welcomes a new addition: the Leica M Monochrom, a rangefinder camera exclusively for monochrome photography. In an era where color reigns, this surprising new product boldly challenges with monochrome only. Here, we reveal the allure of a monochrome-only camera.


Newly Developed Monochrome Sensor Achieves Unprecedented Resolution






Tomio Seike Exhibition 'Light in Monochrome' Held at Leica Gallery Ginza Salon

Photographer Tomio Seike, active across Japan and Europe, presents his exhibition 'Light in Monochrome' at the Leica Gallery Ginza Salon from January 11 (Friday) to April 7 (Sunday). The works were captured with the Leica M Monochrom.




Rangefinder Camera, Leica M Monochrom, M Monochrom, Leica APO-Summicron-M f2.0/50mm ASPH, 2



Interview with Developer Stefan Daniel & Hands-on Photography

Koji Kato, a design journalist and Leica M digital user, interviews developer Stefan Daniel. He also had an early opportunity to handle the 'Leica M Monochrom' and captured portraits of Mr. Daniel.




Rangefinder Camera, Leica M Monochrom, M Monochrom, Leica APO-Summicron-M f2.0/50mm ASPH, 3



Interview with Andreas Kaufmann, Owner of Leica Camera AG

Andreas Kaufmann, owner of Leica Camera AG, responded to interviews from media outlets worldwide. We present the proceedings along with sample images shot by Jacob Aue Sobol, an associate member of the prestigious Magnum Photos.




Rangefinder Camera, Leica M Monochrom, M Monochrom, Leica APO-Summicron-M f2.0/50mm ASPH, 4



May 10th in Berlin: Announcement Event Report

In Berlin, Germany, the highly anticipated new products, including the monochrome-only 'Leica M Monochrom,' were finally unveiled. The announcement event, held at the 'C/O Berlin' gallery, has sent its report from the scene.