Renowned camera manufacturer Leica Camera AG has officially unveiled a new strategic collaboration with leading photography software developer Capture One. This alliance is specifically designed to enhance the tethered shooting experience and editing tools available to Leica photographers, promising a superior workflow for professionals in studios and creative individuals working remotely.
The newly formed partnership between Leica and Capture One is set to deliver an unparalleled integrated experience. Leica has committed to ensuring direct, stable, and rapid tethered connectivity between its cameras and Capture One’s software. This technological synergy will offer photographers significant advantages, including immediate image transfers, highly accurate Live View functionalities, and dynamic real-time adjustments, all crucial elements for meeting stringent professional standards.
Capture One, already celebrated within the photographic community for its advanced tethering technology and efficient workflows, is also highly regarded for its exceptional color science and robust color profiles. Through this collaboration, Leica and Capture One are introducing specially optimized color profiles tailored for Leica cameras. These profiles are expected to provide superior tonal control and unparalleled precision in editing, further refining the visual output from Leica’s esteemed imaging devices.
To inaugurate this significant strategic partnership, both companies are launching an exclusive Trial Program. This initiative will grant Leica camera owners three months of complimentary access to Capture One’s comprehensive All-in-One plan. This premium subscription, typically priced at $36 per month (or $23.25 monthly with an annual commitment), includes a suite of powerful features. These benefits encompass access to mobile iOS and iPadOS applications, the entire Capture One ecosystem, advanced online collaboration tools, cloud-synchronized settings, support for Content Credentials, priority customer service, and a selection of free stylistic presets. Leica camera owners can avail themselves of this offer by registering through Club Leica.
Nico Koehler, Head of Product Experience at Leica Camera AG, expressed his enthusiasm for the continued collaboration, stating that Capture One remains the industry's premier tethering solution. He emphasized that this partnership empowers Leica photographers with the most reliable and fluid tethered workflow available today. Echoing this sentiment, Mathieu Bourlion, Director of Product Management at Capture One, acknowledged Leica's profound and celebrated heritage in shaping the art of photography for over a century. Bourlion highlighted Capture One's pride in extending their world-class tethering and workflow solutions to Leica's community of image creators. He affirmed their joint commitment to supporting the next generation of photographers, enabling them to advance the 100-year legacy with enhanced speed, precision, and creative autonomy.
This partnership arrives as Capture One undergoes a significant strategic evolution, marked by the introduction of new branding in May. Furthermore, the software received a substantial update last month, integrating seven new features and expanding its compatibility with a broader range of camera models.
This alliance between Leica and Capture One represents a pivotal development for photographers. It underscores a shared commitment to innovation, providing advanced tools that empower creators to push the boundaries of photographic artistry. The enhanced integration is poised to streamline workflows, elevate image quality, and foster greater creative freedom, ensuring that Leica users can achieve their artistic visions with unparalleled precision and efficiency.
