70 years of Leica M

The “Leica M Edition 70” was produced as an exclusive special edition to mark the anniversary. This is a unique collector’s item par excellence – not just for discerning purists: with a limited release of 250 sets, the platinum-plated special edition combines classic elegance with precision craftsmanship, the iconic design of the legendary Leica M3 with the state-of-the-art technology from the Leica M-System. Equipped with a Leica M-A camera, Leica Apo-Summicron-M 50 f/2 Asph lens, which is one of the best in its class, a Leicavit M fast winder and a film container including film, the “Leica M Edition 70” is not only a wonderful homage to the history of the Leica M-System, but also a perfect investment in the future of analogue photography. The combination of timeless design and tried-and-tested craftsmanship, as well as the luxurious platinum coating, make the edition set a coveted item for discerning photographers and collectors.
 
The “Leica M Edition 70” will be available in selected Leica Stores from early 2025. The retail price is €22,500.00 including VAT.
 
New Leica M-Accessory: the Leicavit M fast winder
In addition to the special edition, three more versions of the Leicavit M fast winder for manual film transport will also be available: a black-painted, a glossy black-painted, and a silver-chromed variant. These are not limited editions but part of the regular series production. The Leicavit M is compatible with the analog models Leica M-A, MP, M6, M7, M6 TTL, M4-P and M4-2. It is mounted in place of the bottom cover and allows photographers to take up to two pictures per second without taking their eyes off the viewfinder.
 
The different variants of the Leicavit M fast winder will be available globally at Leica Stores, the Leica Online Store and authorised dealers in the first half of 2025. The retail price is €1,050.00 including VAT.
 
The anniversary book: Leica M
The Leica M book is also being published in honour of its first 70 years. The history of the Leica M-System is presented over more than 250 pages, with insightful essays, legendary photographs, rarely shown archival material and an overview of the M-Cameras produced to date. The end result is an impressive homage, which portrays the complexity and many layers of the Leica M-System’s development over 70 years, vividly and from every angle. “This book is also a huge ‘thank you’ to all the people who worked with the M and on the M: photographers, employees, customers, and friends of what we call ‘the Leica family,’” sums up Dr. Andreas Kaufmann, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Leica Camera AG.
 
The Leica M book will be available globally at Leica Stores, the Leica Online Store, the LFI Online Store and select authorised dealers from 5 November 2024. The retail price is €49.00 incl. VAT.
 
The anniversary exhibition
The Leica M-System has been inspiring photographers for seven decades with its exemplary aesthetics, compact design, manual operation, precise optics and unique image quality. On 6 November 2024, an extensive special exhibition opens to the public at Leica Camera AG’s headquarters in Wetzlar, featuring historic Leica M-Camera models and exciting insights into their production history with original documents and iconic photographs. Visitors will be able to experience the history of photography right here and enjoy an impressive presentation of the Leica M-System’s path from 1954 to the present day.
 
Find more information on “70 years of Leica M” here.