Apr 24, 2014 9:03 AM

Gallery: Leica Celebrates 100 Years With a Gorgeously Minimalist Shooter

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The Leica T will be available in a black aluminum version by the beginning of August, but an all-silver edition will come first at the end of May.
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The camera-strap connector system, designed in a collaboration with Audi, will eliminate buckles and click directly into the camera body.

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The Leica T's minimal design touches include a power dial that releases the built-in flash when it's twisted beyond the "On" setting, as well as unmarked, context-sensitive scroll wheels.
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Sharp edges and rounded sides combine to create a slick look. After the camera is CNC-milled from a solid aluminum brick, the frame is hand-polished for 45 minutes.

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The strap receptors on the sides remain covered until you want to use them. You pop them off with a little metal tool included with the camera.
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In addition to the touchscreen and physical controls, the Leica T has Wi-Fi features that let you share photos wirelessly and control the camera with a mobile device.

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Leica was able to keep the camera's array of physical controls uncluttered by moving many functions to the Leica T's touchscreen. The "My Camera" menu is customizable, letting photographers drag-and-drop menu items to display in a certain order.
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The Leica T will use a brand-new lens system, and the camera won't be available as a kit at launch. A 23mm/F2.0 prime and a 18-56mm F3.5-F5.6 zoom lens will be sold separately, as well as an adapter that will let you use Leica-M lenses.

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Leica's very first camera, the Ur-Leica of 1914, sits next to its 100th anniversary offering, the Leica T.
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Each Leica T body starts as a 3.5-pound aluminum brick and ends up as a sturdy, sleek 3.35-ounce unibody frame.

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