Leica I Revolutionizes Portable Photography Forever
Published on 8.3.25
Before Oskar Barnack's innovative design, photography relied on cumbersome and heavy equipment, such as large-format cameras that required multiple sheets of film and were often used by professionals in studios. The early 20th century saw the rise of handheld cameras like the Kodak Brownie, which was popular among amateur photographers but limited in its portability and image quality. The introduction of the Leica I marked a significant shift towards more portable and accessible photography, revolutionizing the industry with its compact size and high-quality images.