By David Farkas, LeicaStore Miami
Today, Leica Camera has
announced a limited run Leica M Monocrhom (Typ 246) to pay homage to the 150
year anniversary of Ernst Leitz taking over management of the Optical Institute
in Wetzlar, Germany. The new company, Ernst Leitz Wetzlar, would later become
the Leica Camera that we know today.
The limited run of 150
cameras worldwide, shares all the same technical specifications of a stock M
Monochrom, but features the classic Leitz script engraving on the top plate.
Actually priced $400 less than the standard M Monochrom at $7,595, black chrome
Leica M Monochrom “Leitz Wetzlar” is available tor order immediately.
If you’re interested in
picking one up, you can do so by placing a pre-order at Leica Store Miami by
clicking the link below, calling 305-921-4433 or emailing
info@leicastoremiami.com.
Press Release
Limited production
honoring 150 years of “Ernst Leitz Wetzlar”
Ernst Leitz took over
management of the “Optical Institue” in Wetzlar 150 years ago and renamed it
“Ernst Leitz Wetzlar” in 1869. As a tribute to this anniversary, Leica Camera
offers a limited production of Leica MMonochrom (Typ 246) cameras with the
traditional “Leitz Wetzlar” engraving atop the camera. This production will be
limited to 150 cameras worldwide.