Leica D-Lux 8: 100 Years of Leica Edition

Leica D-Lux 8 100 Year Anniversary Edition – New York, New York As expected, I visited the Leica Store in the Meatpacking District in Manhattan after my late lunch at Katz’s. I’ve visited a few times when in New York, usually not for anything specific, but just to take in that Leica boutique atmosphere. This time, however, I was curious about a particular camera. Last year, in 2025, Leica celebrated its 100th anniversary, commemorating the introduction of the Leica I in 1925. They released a few special-edition cameras and assorted merchandise. I was interested in the limited-edition D-Lux 8, which I had seen online but wanted to see in person. They had a sample on display near the entrance. The camera looked nicer than expected, and I shot a few pictures of it, ironically with my standard-edition D-Lux 8. While a limited edition, this “special” D-Lux is not numbered, and Leica gave no indication of how many they were making. Still, the little touches that transform the D-Lux into…

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