In 2024, Leica Camera AG is celebrating an extraordinary anniversary: 70 years of the Leica M - a system that has shaped the world of photography like no other. To mark this special occasion, Leica Welt in Wetzlar - the production site and home of the Leica brand - is hosting a unique special exhibition at the Leica Gallery Wetzlar from November 6, 2024. The exhibition offers a fascinating journey through the history of the Leica M and reveals why it has become an indispensable companion for generations of photographers.
The Leica M is more than just a camera - it enables photographers to capture their individual view of the world. The exhibition shows the development of the Leica M system from the M3 to modern models. Historical cameras and documents illustrate the innovative spirit of the system. Special models, prototypes, anniversary models and cameras from the Leitz family's private collection, including the M3 by Ernst Leitz II and the M5 by Dr. Ludwig Leitz, are on display. A rare M2 Blackpaint from a small series will be presented on loan from the Leitz Photographica Auction in Vienna.
The special exhibition at the Leica Gallery Wetzlar is a tribute to this extraordinary camera and the photographers who have worked and continue to work with it. It invites you to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Leica M, which is not just a camera, but an expression of a creative lifestyle - a camera with character for people who have the courage to show their own perspective.
Visit the exhibition from November 6, 2024 to early 2025 and experience 70 years of the Leica M - 70 years of moving photographs and stories that have shaped the world. The Leica Gallery at Leica Headquarters is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm with free admission.
November 6, 2024 to March 1, 2025
