In last June, Leica announced Leika luxAn iPhone camera app with a leakage-inspired user interface, carefully prepared Leica lens simulation, and unique Leica photo styles appear. Today, Leika unveiled Lika Lux GripA magnetic camera grip for iPhone that gives photographers Leica-induced physical control for their mobile photography.
Leica Camera AG says that Leica Lux Grip has promised intuitive operations and legendary high quality manufacturing of Leica. The grip feels a similar look and “a classic leika camera” and attachs the user’s iPhone via Magsef. Grip, many other iPhone camera hold on the market – including FJORDEN made by the nominated company Lika bought To develop Lika Lux app – promises to improve overall mobile photography experience in terms of ergonomics and satisfaction. Eventually, a real shutter release is more attractive than tapping the screen.
Leica Lux Grip Bluetooth communicates with a connected iPhone via low energy (BLE) and, as required, is designed to work with the Leica Lux app. Physical controls include a two-step shutter release that focuses with light pressure and captures an image with a full press, a control dial and two buttons. Dials and buttons are optimized and can be assigned to do specific functions, such as adjusting the zoom, changing the aperture, selecting the shutter speed, or setting the exposure compensation value. There is also a tripod thread mount on the bottom of Lux Grip.
Leica Lux Grip weigh 130 grams (4.6 ounces), and Leica says it is comfortable for either left hand or right -hand users, who is thanks to its rotten design. The grip has a built-in battery with enough juice for more than 1,000 photos and can be charged through the USB-C over two hours.
Leica Lux App update
The Leica Lux iPhone app is an important part of the overall Leica Lux Grip experience in itself. The Lux app is updated to version 1.4, which brings the goodness of Lika’s 100th anniversary to the iPhone.
2025 points 100-year-old mythological and influential leaka I, the world’s first mass-manufactured 35 mm camera. Leica is marking this opportunity in various ways, including anything Fancy product cooperationWith the Leica Lux version 1.4, the app gets a new “timeless” 50 mm lens simulation that is paired with a retro-inspired black white film preset “that develops the elegance of the 20th century early photography of the 20th century. ” For the first time, Lux users can add movie grains to their iPhone photos.
Leica Lux App is free to download, but users will have to pay a premium for full access to all app features. It is $ 6.99 per month or $ 69.99 annually. However, those who leave for the new Lika Lux Grip will receive a free year of Lika Lux app.
Pricing and availability
Lika Lux Grip is now available in selected leika stores, Leica online storeAnd Select retailers for $ 329,
Image Credit: Leika
