Leica Classic Day
One of the most significant activities taking place during the centenary celebration in Madrid will be the Leica Classic Day, held on 27 September at the Leica Store & Gallery Madrid.
This event will focus on the Leica community and classic photography, where attendees will be able to receive advice from Leica experts, try out Pre-Owned and Classic equipment, receive product evaluations, attend talks by international Leica experts, and enjoy unique cameras that will be on display throughout the day.
Event details
Leica Classic Day will take place at Leica Store & Gallery Madrid (C. de José Ortega y Gasset, 34) in a single-day event:
Saturday, September 27, from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.
For further information, please contact:
Vicente Cabido | Pre-Owned Manager
Email: vicente.cabido@leica-camera.com
Activity programme
Discover the value of your camera
Advice on classic cameras and product appraisal.
Free sensor cleaning
For Leica digital cameras with interchangeable lenses.
Special prices
Exhibition of Exclusive Pieces
During Leica Classic Day, you will be able to admire a collection of exceptional cameras that are rarely shown to the public and will be part of the 47th Leitz Photographica auction, to be held on 22 November in Vienna.
Highlights include the original 1956 MP black Paint, of which only 141 exist worldwide, the Leica 250GG with Motor, a true rarity for advanced collectors, and, as the star piece, the Leica M-A with its Noctilux lens, both with the serial number 5000000, which was given to Pope Francis as a gift in 2024. All proceeds from its sale will go to His Holiness's personal charity. A legacy that endures.
Carmencita Film Lab: Alive & Analog
One hundred years after Oskar Barnack's revolutionary invention, analogue photography is not only still alive but thriving with renewed strength. Far from being merely an exercise in nostalgia, film has become a conscious choice for new generations of photographers seeking creativity, intention and an authentic connection with the image. In this workshop, we will explore the reasons for its enduring presence and what it offers to the contemporary photographer in a world dominated by digital technology.
LEICA AUKTION. CLASSIC VIENA
Alexander Sedlak, Managing Director of Leica Camera Austria and Leica Camera Classics, and Dennis Iwaskiewicz will talk to us about the renowned auctions held twice a year in Vienna, the most important in the field of photography. They will present unique items that will be the highlights of the 2025 auctions, and we will also share some anecdotes about the most incredible pieces of recent years.
WORKSHOP I. LEICA: ORIGINAL, COPY, REPLICA AND FAKE
Vicente Cabido, Leica's Pre-Owned and Classic product specialist, will introduce us to the fascinating world of Leica cameras and helps us distinguish original pieces from imitations, copies, or replicas, sharing anecdotes and stories from our iconic brand.
Round table discussion: ‘100 years of Leica’
A reflection on the birth of modern photography, a gathering to explore the history and legacy of the camera that revolutionised the art of photography. We will be joined by Augusto Liger, writer, populariser and one of Spain's leading Leica experts, and Valentín Sama, optician, professional photographer, teacher and renowned specialist in the history of photographic materials.