14 DAY TRIAL // Some of you might remember that, back in the day, old-school cameras came devoid of LCD displays, which can be considered a pretty modern addition to the world of photography.
Normally you’d have to look through your viewfinder when you wanted to photograph something. No LCD also meant no digital menus and not being able to see what you had shot until the film came back from being developed (oh, the thrills of anticipation).
This is not the case in modern days, when most cameras have LCD displays and viewfinders. But present on the grounds at Photokina 2014 this week, photo icon Leica has presented a special camera to mark the 60th anniversary of Leica M3, which saw the light of day back in 1954.
It’s a special kind of camera because, with this model, Leica became a little nostalgic of the old times, so it removed the LCD, letting you rely solely on the viewfinder.
Instead of the LCD, Leica has added an ISO dial and the possibility of saving all photos taken in RAW format, so you’ll be able to come back later to adjust exposure / white balance.
The camera will be available in 600 limited units, and even though we were not given a price for the camera, knowing Leica, the device won’t come cheap. The Leica M is expected to arrive in October bundled with a Summilux 35mm f/1.4 lens.
