Leica is known for its limited edition cameras, meticulously handcrafted to woo those with love for collectors’ items. And if rumors are to be believed, this German camera manufacturer is all set to release an incredibly limited edition Leica M7 Hermes camera today itself. This ultra-luxurious Hermes camera will appeal to those with decadent taste, and as always this one too will be produced in a very limited number of only 100 units, for a price as ornate as the camera for $14,000.
Update: Leica UK has confirmed the upcoming release of its Leica M7 Edition Hermes to the British Journal of Photography. The Leica M7 Hermes edition represents the second collaboration between Leica and Hermes Paris, after it launched in 2003 a Leica MP Edition Hermes. And instead of 100, 200 units will be available - 100 in orange and 100 in a green called “etoupe.” Besides this, the special edition camera will boast a number of distinct features compared to the standard LEICA M7 model, including metal finish, back finished in silver chrome, matching AUTO and flash settings with the camera’s leather, and the omission of the red Leica logo to preserve the color harmony of the leather covering, among other details. Each camera will have a special sequential serial number between 001/200 and 200/200 for a final price of $14,265.
This retro-edition film camera is also said to have been showcased in Tokyo back in October. Though there’s no word on its release on the official site, but get ready to own your edition as soon as it hits the scene before it runs out of stock.
