Very few things last a lifetime. The Leica M often lasts
longer. From the very beginning, the Leica concept has included
supporting pioneering activities, like the circumnavigation of the globe by
the Graf Zeppelin airship, bringing back unique images. The durability,
reliability and robustness of the camera have always taken priority in
the development of the Leica. The best materials coupled with reliable
precision mechanics and painstaking production guarantee brilliant
pictures, even on glaciers, on top of Kilimanjaro or in the Sahara.
The Leica M has demonstrated its reliability in everyday use for decades.
The incomparable quality of the Leica M is the result of science and
experience, realized in our high-tech laboratory and manufacturing
facilities. Down to the minutest detail, our cameras and lenses meet the
highest demands of passionate photographers. Of course, this means
that the Leica M comes at a price. But for everyone who uses it to look at
life, it is worth so much more.
Perfection
Production of the Leica was based on the
extreme precision that had been demanded
at the Ernst Leitz optical works for scientific
microscopes since 1849. The inventor of
the Leica, Oskar Barnack, had the reputa-
tion in the factory of being able to perceive
tolerances of 1/1000 mm. Even today,
no lens or camera leaves the Leica factory
without having first been subjected to
rigorous testing at all the crucial stages
of production.
Enduring
Products that can still be maintained
after several decades are a genuine
luxury these days. Every piece of Leica
equipment comes with decades-long repair
assurance. Leica's service department
still maintains and repairs all M series
cameras that have ever been produced.
Their experience and expertise allow them
to offer the customer excellent service.
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