Leica

Leica dates back to 1869, when Ernst Leitz founded the company in Wetzlar, Germany. Leica began designing and developing 35 mm cameras in 1913, and by 1925, it started mass production of these cameras. Over the years, Leica has become renowned for its precision engineering and high-quality optics, contributing significantly to the field of photography. A detailed timeline of Leica’s evolution highlights key developments and innovations throughout its history.