Rangefinders
Leica has introduced the latest evolution of its famous M rangefinder cameras. The M EV1 camera is the first M with an integrated electronic viewfinder, delivering modern mirrorless technology to the timeless Leica M design. This addition fulfills longtime Leica enthusiasts’ requests and makes it easier for newcomers to enter the M world.
“Compact and lightweight form factor” wasn’t always just a mirrorless camera marketing slogan. A century ago, it was the necessity that gave birth to the Leica camera, as inventor Oskar Barnack designed his prototype in part to accommodate a debilitating lung ailment. Released in 1925, the popularity of the Leica I camera, particularly among young photographers, helped drive the widespread adoption of the 35mm film format and the compact, lightweight setups it afforded.
Available as an accessory to the Leica I was a slim, vertically oriented