Leitz Photographica Auction Set to Feature Unique Leica M-A Camera Dedicated to Charity

Unique Leica M-A Camera at Leitz Photographica Auction



This fall, the auction house Leitz Photographica Auction will host a remarkable event featuring a unique charity lot: a Leica M-A camera paired with a Leica Noctilux-M 50 f/1.2 ASPH. lens. Both items hold the prestigious serial number 5,000,000 and were personally presented to Pope Francis by Leica Camera AG in 2024.

The auction is set for November 22 at the lavish Hotel Imperial in Vienna, promising to be a highlight of the season for both photography enthusiasts and charity supporters. All proceeds from this extraordinary lot will be directed to the Pope’s personal charity institution, dedicated to helping those in need.

This exquisite camera features a striking silver chrome finish, complemented by a unique white covering. Intricate engravings adorn both the camera and lens, including significant symbols of the papacy. The hot shoe cover showcases the Keys of Peter, while the back of the top plate is inscribed with the Pope's motto, “Miserando atque eligendo,” translating to

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