Most Affordable Leica Digital Camera

Most practical strap for a Leica M camera

Most affordable tripod for the quality.

Most importantly can still attach the hood of my Leica M lenses.

Most camera bags are costly and look tacky. Domke products are somewhat affordable and don't scream tourist. This holds my critical gear without being overly padded.

Most small digital cameras come with flimsy wrist straps. The security of such straps leaves much to be desired! With this strap the camera is very secure. Additionally, it much more convenient to carry the camera with the strap around the neck.

I use this with my Voigtlander 15mm lens on a Leica film camera and a Leica digital camera. It is an essential tool if you want to see what you are taking pictures of with this equipment. The viewfinder itself is very well built, made of brass with a black finish. It looks good. It presents a very clear frame that is easy to see for those of us who wear glasses. Just be careful not to loose it. I was using the 28mm version of this when It came out of the hot shoe. After retracing my steps for several blocks I found it on the pavement, somewhat scraped, but otherwise fine. (now it looks like I've been in a war or two!)

Searching for a practical case for the new Leica V-Lux 3, as Leica does not offer anything except a too big carry-all bag, I carefully measured the camera dimensions. Turns out the V-Lux 3 dimensions are very close to the Leica M Series digital rangefinder cameras with 80mm lens. This case, designed for the M Series, fits PERFECT for the V-Lux 3. Velcro flap on the back includes pockets for digital cards, but too small for a spare battery. As I always carry a camera in a laptop type shoulder bag with other material, this lightweight, close-fitting neoprene case is ideal to protect the camera from impact and scratches when travelling.

As a collector of various digital camera classics by LEICA, Panasonic LUMIX and NIKON, I like the ability to keep all my batteries alive with the excellent Watson 2 bay battery charger and the different available plates.

I own a Leica MP film camera as well as the Leica M11-P digital camera. Thanks to this diopter I can now focus my rangefinder cameras in lightening speed.

I've been taking photos professionally for more than 35 years, mostly in a studio, so I've only really owned higher end point-and-shoot cameras (Leica D-Lux 3 and 4) for general picture taking outside the studio. That is, until I bought the Fuji X-Pro3. Even though I owned a few Leica M lenses, I just couldn't justify buying and M10, especially since it seemed to be short on features compared to other high-end digital cameras. I think the X-Pro3 has a great compliment of modern digital camera features blended with an old-school camera layout and feel. I've compared the quality of photos it takes with my best studio cameras (Pentax 645Z & Fuji GX680 w. Phase One digital back) and the X-Pro3 holds its own in terms of dynamic range and overall feel. I like being able to change film simulations for different shooting situations. And, coming from a film camera background, I don't at all mind not having its back screen showing all the time. I bought a few lenses for my X-Pro3: a XF16-55MMF2.8 R LM WR; XF10-24MMF4 R OIS WR and a XF50-140MMF4 R LM OIS WR and they're all tack-sharp and have a heft and construction quality that matches my old Leica M lenses. Overall, I couldn't be happier with my X-Pro3 system. And the camera body and all three lenses cost a little more than just HALF of what a Leica M10r body alone would have cost.