Film to the Leica M-EV1 a discussion with Leica's leaders

In this episode of Artist with Cameras, we travel from Maui, Hawaii, to the legendary Leica Headquarters in Wetzlar, Germany, for an in-depth conversation with two of Leica’s most influential figures: Stefan Daniel – Senior Vice President of Leica, responsible for product development and keeping the brand’s vision focused. Peter Karbe – Leica’s master optical engineer, known as the creative mind behind some of Leica’s most celebrated lenses, including the APO series. 🔴 View and Buy the APO lenses here --- https://amzn.to/47oM0Ja Leica Q343 with 43mm APO https://amzn.to/4hGimT2 Together, we explore Leica’s philosophy, craftsmanship, the M EV1, the film cameras and the continued evolution of analog photography in a digital world. ⸻ 📌 Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction: From Maui to Wetzlar 0:45 – Welcome to Leica HQ 2:15 – The resurgence of film and Leica’s new black & white film 4:00 – What younger photographers love about film 5:30 – How Leica preserves authenticity and mechanical excellence 7:10 – Peter Karbe on the engineering behind Leica optics 9:00 – Why the APO lenses are so special 10:45 – The future of optical design and what inspires Leica engineers 12:00 – Closing reflections from Leica HQ What you’ll experience • A rare interview filmed inside Leica HQ • Insights from the minds shaping Leica’s legacy • Discussion of film’s revival and why younger photographers are embracing it • The design philosophy behind legendary lenses like the APO-Summicron and Summilux • Leica’s balance between innovation and tradition ⸻ Laurence Balter's instagram   / artistwithcameras   Subscribe for more cinematic interviews, travel stories, and photography insights. #Leica #LeicaM #LeicaLenses #FilmPhotography #LeicaWetzlar #Leica #LeicaHQ #LeicaWetzlar #LeicaSummicron #LeicaSummilux #LeicaM11