Leica’s dot logo is one of the most recognizable
symbols in the world of photography. The century-old brand’s red mark
symbolizes hard won excellence and longevity in a field that’s seen a wild
amount of change in the past fifty years. Now, seemingly for its own sake,
Leica has released a limited edition version of the Leica M Typ 262 that’s
dripping in that same famous red.
Only 100 of these bodies have been released – each
with their solid aluminum base and top plate anodized in red and featuring
serial numbers engraved on the hot shoe. The specs on the camera are unchanged.
It still boasts a CMOS full-frame sensor capable of capturing 24-megapixel
shots and adjusting ISO values up to 6400. The MAESTRO image and video
processor also give the old-school looking camera lightning fast processing
speeds. Hang on to it for another 100 years and it may just double in its
worth.
