Grand prize
The Leica X1, plus accessories
The overall winner will received a Leica X1 digital camera plus accessories, together with a Leica X1 photography workshop at the Leica store in Mayfair. This is your chance to get your hands on the ultimate compact fixed lens camera. The 36mm X1 produces images of such quality that it is the only fixed lens compact approved by Getty Images. Whether shooting on manual or automatic, the X1 brings Leica’s style, workmanship, reliability, finish but above all picture quality to a small, versatile and easy-to-use camera.
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January
January's monthly prize
Leica V-Lux 20 + leather case
The Leica V-Lux 20 is the perfect tool with which to capture those wonderful moments in life as high quality pictures. Direct, spontaneous, and intuitive. This is made possible by numerous automatic functions and a versatile 12 x zoom lens with an enormous focal range from 25 to 300 mm. The optional manual setting of apertures and shutter speeds offers even the most demanding photographers complete creative control. With the latest advanced features such as HD movie and optional GPS image tagging, the V-Lux 20 offers the greatest possible flexibility and ease of use - for still photography or movies when you are out and about, and even for archiving pictures already taken.
A camera for people who appreciate quality and love to own and use something special.
February's monthly prize
Leica Ultravid 8x20 BL compact binoculars with leather case
There is no question that these compacts are true Ultravid-class. Almost all the Ultravid-elements that the developers could miniaturise found there way into these "mini-binoculars" which fit comfortably into almost any pocket.
The use of asphericial lenses offers the observer a sharp image right to the edge whithout colour fringing and because of the short close-up distance these little Ultravids bring close up things even closer.
March's monthly prize
Leica V-Lux 20 + leather case
The Leica V-Lux 20 is the perfect tool with which to capture those wonderful moments in life as high quality pictures. Direct, spontaneous, and intuitive. This is made possible by numerous automatic functions and a versatile 12 x zoom lens with an enormous focal range from 25 to 300 mm. The optional manual setting of apertures and shutter speeds offers even the most demanding photographers complete creative control. With the latest advanced features such as HD movie and optional GPS image tagging, the V-Lux 20 offers the greatest possible flexibility and ease of use - for still photography or movies when you are out and about, and even for archiving pictures already taken.
A camera for people who appreciate quality and love to own and use something special.
April's monthly prize
Leica Photography Workshop
Taking great photographs is as much about the equipment and how we use it as it is about the subject. Choose from one of Leica’s acclaimed workshops and join them at their Akademie in Mayfair to transform the way you see the world through a lens.
Whether you want to learn more about digital photography, travel photography, shooting in black and white or using Photoshop to get the most out of your images after you’ve captured them, the Akademie will take your photography to the next level. Depending on the course, the session will last a half or full day and will be hosted by a Leica professional.
May's monthly prize
Leica V-Lux 20 + leather case
The Leica V-Lux 20 is the perfect tool with which to capture those wonderful moments in life as high quality pictures. Direct, spontaneous, and intuitive. This is made possible by numerous automatic functions and a versatile 12 x zoom lens with an enormous focal range from 25 to 300 mm. The optional manual setting of apertures and shutter speeds offers even the most demanding photographers complete creative control. With the latest advanced features such as HD movie and optional GPS image tagging, the V-Lux 20 offers the greatest possible flexibility and ease of use - for still photography or movies when you are out and about, and even for archiving pictures already taken.
A camera for people who appreciate quality and love to own and use something special.
June's monthly prize
Leica Monovid 8x20 + leather case
The Leica Monovid 8 x 20 with 8-fold magnification is a true high-end monocular that is designed so you need never be without it . Its elegant design is as impressive as its superior technology; making it ideal for birdwatchers and hikers who need to travel light, or for concert-goers and sports fans alike.
It has a close-up lens that allows detailed observation of objects at distances as close as 25-30 cm which is perfect for viewing butterflies and insects. Simply screwing this accessory onto the front lens lets users experience a macro effect that reveals even the finest details.
July's monthly prize
Leica V-LUX 30 + leather case
The Leica V-Lux 30 is the brand new super-zoom compact created for the photographic adventurer.
The camera is highly versatile and with an impressive 16x zoom, touch-screen controls, 3D photos and GPS recording, together with outstanding image quality and HD video, make this high performance digital camera perfect for discovering surprising new perspectives on the world.
The V-Lux 30 has a touch screen operation and a very impressive zoom range, yet still very compact and light, making it the ideal companion for trips away, whether shooting wide-angle landscape or architectural scenes, taking discreet or close-up street photos of unusual subjects or long-distance shots of animals or birds in the wild.
August's monthly prize
Leica Ultravid 8x20 BL compact binoculars with leather case
There is no question that these compacts are true Ultravid-class. Almost all the Ultravid-elements that the developers could miniaturise found there way into these "mini-binoculars" which fit comfortably into almost any pocket.
The use of asphericial lenses offers the observer a sharp image right to the edge whithout colour fringing and because of the short close-up distance these little Ultravids bring close up things even closer.
September
September's monthly prize
Leica Photography Workshop
Taking great photographs is as much about the equipment and how we use it as it is about the subject. Choose from one of Leica’s acclaimed workshops and join them at their Akademie in Mayfair to transform the way you see the world through a lens.
Whether you want to learn more about digital photography, travel photography, shooting in black and white or using Photoshop to get the most out of your images after you’ve captured them, the Akademie will take your photography to the next level. Depending on the course, the session will last a half or full day and will be hosted by a Leica professional.
October
October's monthly prize
Leica V-LUX 30 + leather case
The Leica V-Lux 30 is the brand new super-zoom compact created for the photographic adventurer.
The camera is highly versatile and with an impressive 16x zoom, touch-screen controls, 3D photos and GPS recording, together with outstanding image quality and HD video, make this high performance digital camera perfect for discovering surprising new perspectives on the world.
The V-Lux 30 has a touch screen operation and a very impressive zoom range, yet still very compact and light, making it the ideal companion for trips away, whether shooting wide-angle landscape or architectural scenes, taking discreet or close-up street photos of unusual subjects or long-distance shots of animals or birds in the wild.
November's monthly prize
Leica Ultravid 8x20 BL or special edition binoculars
There is no question that these compacts are true Ultravid-class. Almost all the Ultravid-elements that the developers could miniaturise found there way into these "mini-binoculars" which fit comfortably into almost any pocket.
The use of asphericial lenses offers the observer a sharp image right to the edge whithout colour fringing and because of the short close-up distance these little Ultravids bring close up things even closer.
December
December's monthly prize
Leica V-LUX 30 + leather case
The Leica V-Lux 30 is the brand new super-zoom compact created for the photographic adventurer.
The camera is highly versatile and with an impressive 16x zoom, touch-screen controls, 3D photos and GPS recording, together with outstanding image quality and HD video, make this high performance digital camera perfect for discovering surprising new perspectives on the world.
The V-Lux 30 has a touch screen operation and a very impressive zoom range, yet still very compact and light, making it the ideal companion for trips away, whether shooting wide-angle landscape or architectural scenes, taking discreet or close-up street photos of unusual subjects or long-distance shots of animals or birds in the wild.
Grand prize
The Leica X1
This is your chance to get your hands on the ultimate compact fixed lens camera. The 36mm X1 produces images of such quality that it is the only fixed lens compact approved by Getty Images. Whether shooting on manual or automatic, the X1 brings Leica’s style, workmanship, reliability, finish but above all picture quality to a small, versatile and easy-to-use camera.
