A quick update on my previous post – the new Leica Sofort 2 hybrid instant camera is now also available for pre-order at B&H and several other stores:
The “I’m Back” digital back project has been going on for years and it’s still being updated:
The latest “I’m Back Film” version adds a 20MP digital film cartridge to Leica film cameras and is now listed for funding on Kickstarter (fully funded in just 17 minutes):
Here are the “I’m Back Film” technical specifications:
Additional pictures:
Some additional information and updates for the SUB13 underwater housings for Leica cameras (previously reported here):
Leica announced three new ZM11 watches. Compared to the previous L1 and L2 models, the ZM11 does not have any complications or special features and is significantly cheaper (starting at €6,800). The three different models will be available:
Additional information:
Leica watches are now available for sale also at Leica Store Miami (as already reported). Previously, Leica watches could only be purchased from Leica Store LA and a few other selected stores around the world.
Previous coverage of Leica L1 and L2 watches can be found here:
The winners of the 2023 Leica Oskar Barnack Awards have been chosen
Wetzlar, 12th October 2023. Ismail Ferdous and Ziyi Le: the two winners of the renowned international photography competition, the Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA), have been chosen for this year. 2023 brings us the 43rd edition of the LOBA. In the main category, the U.S.-based Bangladeshi photographer, Ismail Ferdous, convinced the five-member jury with his Sea Beach series. His project was submitted by Dimitri Beck and James Wellford, who were among this year’s 60 international LOBA nominators. In the Leica Oskar Barnack Award Newcomer category (for newcomer photographers up to 30 years old), the honor goes to Chinese photographer Ziyi Le, with his New Comer series. His work was submitted by the Fudan University School of Journalism in Shanghai.
The Celebration of Photography 2023
Wetzlar, 13th October 2023. The 2023 Celebration of Photography delighted its guests with top-quality photography and a varied program of activities. For three days, the Leitz Park in Wetzlar was the setting to revel in the excitement of photography passion. Ismail Ferdous and Ziyi Le were the honored recipients of the Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2023, and Elliott Erwitt was inducted into the Leica Hall of Fame. These causes for celebration, together with the complementary program of guided tours, exquisite cuisine, a podium discussion, and insights into the new watch collection, ensured that the festivities made for an incomparable experience.
