When I think of luxury cameras, I can't help but think of Leica. The German camera company has a knack for creating high-priced cameras that stun the senses with their unique and elegant designs, while simultaneously blowing the mind of the person who could never dream of dropping more than a couple hundred bucks on a camera.
Leica may be the only company bold enough to sell a Hermes-branded M7 for $14,000. If you are looking for something retro-chic (and potentially hipster), there's always the 1923 Leica that sold for an astounding $500,000 plus at auction. This top list is dedicated to all of the luxurious Leicas that make us go "ohh" and "ahh" when we see them and "argh" when we find out the price.
20 Luxurious Leicas
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Deceiving Phone Decals
The Leica iPhone Sticker is a Wicked Disguise
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Miniature Classics
Minox Digital Cameras
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$551,151 Antique Camera
1923 Leica is World's Most Expensive Small Camera
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Car-Branded Luxury DSLRs
The Leica X1 BMW Edition is High-End Camera Gear
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Grainy Gray Photography
Ole Brodersen Captures Candid Moments with a Leica M6
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$14,000 Cameras
The Leica M7 Hermes Edition Costs as Much as a Car
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Mini Pro Cameras
Olympus and Panasonic Launch Four Thirds Digital SLRs
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Ultra Megapixel Cameras
The LEICA S2 DSLR Features a Whopping 37.5 Megapixels
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Building Block Cameras
The LEGO Leica M8 is a Playful Replica for Only a Fraction of the Cost
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Black Hide Cameras
The Leica Limited Edition M9 Comes in Ostrich Leather
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Magnified Texture Marketing
The Leica 'Sharpest Details' Campaign Closes Up on Imperfections
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Minimalist Camera Makeovers
The Designedbylaw Leica Camera is a Sleek Photo-Snapper
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Leica M8 Digital Camera
Classic Design Gets 10 Megapixels
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Communist Anniversary Gifts
60 Gold-Plated Leicas Made for 60 Years of Chinese Communism
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A La Carte Cameras
Leica Lets You Create Your Own Digital Camera
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Shutterbug Jewelry
Show Your Love for Photography by Wearing the Leica M8 Necklace
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Mini Digital Cameras
Leica M3
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Limited Retro Cams
Neiman Marcus Teams Up With Leica For M9 Special Edition Camera
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Designer 35MM
Leica M7 Edition Hermes Combines Old School Tech With Hip Designs
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Couture Camera Accessories
The Artisan & Artist Crocodile Leather Case is Ultra Luxurious
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Clean Airvertising
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From Edible Billboards to Car-Driven Cartoons
Fake Apple Phones
The 'ePhone 4GS' iPhone 4 Knockoff Looks Legit
Deceiving Phone Decals
The Leica iPhone Sticker is a Wicked Disguise
Anonymous Emotive Photography
The Alberto Polo Ianez Photography Collection Creates Heartfelt
Recyclable DSLRs
Kiel Johnson Crafts Amazing Cardboard Cameras
Half Drowning Photography
Ina Jang's Photography is Bizarre and Beautiful
Fruitless Veggie Chases
Sven Prim's Digitally Manipulated Photography
Tear-Jerking Advertisements
The Calgary International Film Festival Billboard is Sad and Funny
Glittering Phones
Folli Follie Gold Fujitsu Phone Launched in Japan
Ancient Aromatic Vials
The Talon Amulette Necklaces are Edgy and Elegant
Insect Taxidermy Trinkets
Lito Karakostanoglou Jewelry Features Exquisitely Morbid Bugs
Billboard Playgrounds
The Mesarchitecture 'Double Happiness' Reinterprets Our Desires
Potted Plant Necklaces
Wearable Planters by Colleen Jordan Make for Truly Organic Accessories
Thirst-Quenching Ads
These Coca-cola Billboards Will Give You an Epic Thirst for More
18ct Gold and Leather SLR
Pentax 60th Anniversary SLR
Faded Fantasy Photography
Photographer Thom Kerr Creates Hypnotic Images
Supercar Cameras
The Ferrari H4D from Hassleblad Leaves All Other Cameras in the Dust
$551,151 Antique Camera
1923 Leica is World's Most Expensive Small Camera
Cardboard SLR
a Single Reflex Camera Made of Cardboard
Social Media Jewelry
The Twitter Handle Necklace Boasts Your Site
Chained Rose Necklaces
Studio Elenus Creates Gorgeous Intertwined Jewelry
Lego-Like Cameras
The Pentax Optio NB1000 is a Playful New Point-and-Shoot
Meaningful Medical Jewelry
Emily Rothschild Stylishly Helps Those With Health Issues
Edible Cheesy Billboards
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Grainy Gray Photography
Ole Brodersen Captures Candid Moments with a Leica M6
Itty-Bitty Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Mini50S Can Go Anywhere
12 Kodak Innovations
From Facebook Photo Kiosks to Assvertising
High-End Compact Cameras
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Digital Camera
$14,000 Cameras
The Leica M7 Hermes Edition Costs as Much as a Car
DIY Transformer Camera
90's Toy Turned Into Picturesque Warrior
Mini Pro Cameras
Olympus and Panasonic Launch Four Thirds Digital SLRs
Insect-Addled Photography
'Against Nature' by Toky Photography Has a Serious Bug Infestation
Gun-Shaped Cameras
Point & Shoot With 'Aimat' by Franziska Dierschke
Felon Fence Art
The Mentalgassi 'Free Troy Davis' Installation Campaign
Grocery Store GPS Guides
The Meijer Find-It App Helps You Find the Frozen Food Section
Tightrope Necklaces
Francois Locher Adds Whimsical Characters to Classical Jewelry
Ultra Megapixel Cameras
The LEICA S2 DSLR Features a Whopping 37.5 Megapixels
Building Block Cameras
The LEGO Leica M8 is a Playful Replica for Only a Fraction of the Cost
Anime-Inspired Protectors
'Dragon Ball' iPhone Case is Made Out of Polycarbonate
Exuberant Sports Shoots
Marcus Eriksson's Photography Captures Athletic Geniuses
Boy Band-Haired Vamps
The Alexander Skarsgard VMan 'True Blood Stat' Spread
Camera With Built In Geotagging
GE E1050
Page-Specific Virtual Billboards
The 'Business Poster' Assembles Online Ads in One Place
DIY Wooden Cameras
The Canon DSLR Mock-Up
Handwoven Necklaces
The Kate Miss Jewelry Collection is Inspired by Friendship Bracelets
Consummate Cameras
The Sigma DP2 SLR Flashes Onto the Scene
Black Hide Cameras
The Leica Limited Edition M9 Comes in Ostrich Leather
Literal Camera Phones
The LG L-03C Comes Fully Equipped With a 12.1 Megapixel Camera
Tricked-Out Pro Cameras
The New Pentax K-5 Digital SLR is Lightweight and Superfocused
Telescope-Inspired SLRs
One Hand Camera
Colorful Cratetography
Victoria Holguin Captures Urban Landscapes Across the World
Periscope-Shaped Cameras
The Digital Reflex Camera Encourages a Different Interaction
Golden Encrusted Interiors
Vendura Resort Embodies the Art of Simply Luxury
Minimalist Camera Makeovers
The Designedbylaw Leica Camera is a Sleek Photo-Snapper
Quad-Lensed Cameras
The Minox PX3D Compact Camera is a Mini 3D Camera
All-Weather Digital Cameras
Nikon 'Coolpix eXtreme' Camera Waterproofs In Acute Style
Blooming Cameras
Hyun-mook Kang's 'Blossom' DPS Camera Design is for the Ladies
iPhone Beer Keys
The iBottleopener Turns Your Phone into the Ultimate Brew Buster
Deceptively Heartfelt Pendants
The Sweet Nothings Collection is More Vulgar than Loving
Extreme Sportography
360 View Outdoor Camera Captures Multiple Angles of Shred
Leica M8 Digital Camera
Classic Design Gets 10 Megapixels
Lockers as Billboards
Ads Earn Minnesota Schools Money After Annual Budget Cuts
Flat Rate Gadget Streaming
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3D Digital Cameras
Fujifilm Adds Another Dimension to Photography With the Fine Pix Real 3D
3D Cameras
Fujifilm FinePix REAL 3D W1 is the First Camera of its Kind (UPDATE)
Communist Anniversary Gifts
60 Gold-Plated Leicas Made for 60 Years of Chinese Communism
A La Carte Cameras
Leica Lets You Create Your Own Digital Camera
Shoot-and-Show Video Cameras
HDV-350S Ordro Camcorder With Pico Projector is Now Available
Recycled Paper Cameras
"CAP" is a Pinhole Camera With a Rough-Looking Exterior
USB-Embedded Cameras
The Samsung PL90 Sheds the Need for Wires and Chargers
Fingerprint Fighters
Monster CleanTouch Keeps Your Gadgets Clear with a Resistant Coating
Super Speed Cameras
Weisscam HS-2 High Speed Camera Blows the Doors Off of Video Capture
Mini Digital Cameras
Leica M3
Projectable Photo Equipment
The Nikon Cool Pix S1100pj Camera Features a Projector
Feature Fused Cameras
Stop Motion, Audio and Video Combine in the Panasonic Lumix GH1
Crafty Projector Cameras
Snap your Photos & Display Them With the Nikon Coolpix s1000pj
Transparent Cameras
The Nikon D80 DSLR Camera is Clearly Awesome
Limited Retro Cams
Neiman Marcus Teams Up With Leica For M9 Special Edition Camera
Bleeding Apple Parodies
Funny or Die Mocks the iPhone 4 'Smile' Commercial
HDR Specialty Cameras
The Pentax K-7 Digital SLR is Great for High Dynamic Range Photos
Ultra Thin Touchscreen Cameras
Kodak's Slice Also Serves as a Digital Photo Album
Adventure Photography
Boone Speed Photography
Designer 35MM
Leica M7 Edition Hermes Combines Old School Tech With Hip Designs
Gold-Plated Porcelain
Modus Design Housewares Give Your Decor the Midas Touch
Double Screen Cameras
The Samsung Dual LCD Camera Has Two Times the Viewing Pleasure
Extreme Sports Cameras
4P Uses GPS Beacon Armstrap for Self-Filming Video Action
Technological Restauarant Guides
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