Leica launches special limited-edition "Chicago Edition 17" rangefinder camera, celebrating its first Illinois store – and it's expected to sell out in no time
Digital Camera World • • technology
Key Points:
- Leica is opening its first flagship store and gallery in Chicago on April 30, marking the 50th anniversary of Leica Galleries and establishing a year-round creative hub for photographers.
- The new store, located in a historic Arts and Crafts-style building on North Michigan Avenue, spans two stories and 400 m², featuring immersive exhibitions, workshops, and interactive camera experiences.
- The gallery will launch with the "America Unposed" exhibition by Leica photographer Craig Semetko, emphasizing Chicago's significance as a center for architectural innovation and visual storytelling.
- Leica is also unveiling the limited edition Leica Chicago Edition 17 camera, a tribute to the building's 1917 origins, available exclusively at the new flagship store and expected to sell out quickly.
- This launch follows Leica's recent release of the Leica M11 "100 Years of Leica New York USA," celebrating the centennial of the first mass-produced 35mm camera.
