Leica created a new limited edition camera, titled the ‘M Monochrom.’ Lecia created the M Monochram camera in order to mark the 150-year anniversary of Erst Leitz running the Optical Institute in Wetzlar. The camera will be limited to 150 models and it will be priced at $7,595. The new camera is currently available for pre-order from the company website.
The M Monochrom camera features a magnesium body, as well as a 24-megapixel B/W CMOS sensory. It also has a high res 3-inch monitor that has 921,600 pixels. The camera features a black design and engraving that reads, "Leitz Wetzlar."
The commemorative camera could be popular among consumers who are deeply involved in photography, who would consider the limited release to be a valuable investment.
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Leica Will Create 150 Models of Its 'M Monochrom' Camera
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