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PhotoWalk & PhotoSlam with Dave Herring Recap
On Saturday, November 15, 2025 we collaborated with San Francisco–based artist Dave Herring, for a special Fall PhotoWalk & PhotoSlam. The...
ECHO – Gallery Reception
On November 13, 2025, we were honored to welcome our community for the artist reception of ECHO, a group exhibition...
Few Frames: Leica 28-70mm f/2.8 Vario-Elmarit-SL ASPH & Leica SL3-S
The general 24-70mm zoom has been a staple for photojournalist, travelers, as wells as many beginners, earning its place in...
Special book event with Teresa Freitas: Flower(s) — Vol. 1 – Event Recap
On October 23, 2025, we were honored to host the opening reception and book launch for Flower(s) — Vol. 1...
Why the EVF? – A Guide to the Leica M EV1
What makes the Leica M – The Leica M? Is it the camera body? The optical rangfinder? or is it...
Leica M4-P Half Frame: The Camera That Technically Doesn’t Exist
Little Known Facts & Speculations: The Leica M4-P Half Frame (HF) is real! Supposedly, only 10 were made in Midland...
The Grateful Dead by Jim Marshall / An Evening of Photos, Stories and Music – Event Recap
On September 18th, 2025, we were honored to host the opening reception and book launch for The Grateful Dead by...
Mark Steinmetz: Summertime // Love – Gallery Reception & Workshop Recap
On September 4, 2025, we were honored to host the opening reception for Mark Steinmetz’s exhibition Summertime // Love! The...
Bae Area Film x Leica Store San Francisco 2025 Recap
On Saturday, July 19, 2025, Bae Area Film and Leica Store San Francisco teamed up for a special summer photowalk! This time...
Mark de Paola: A Stab At Heaven – Gallery Reception & Workshop Recap
On June 26, 2025, we were honored to present the opening reception for “A Stab At Heaven,” Mark de Paola’s...
Destination: Tokyo with Mark de Paola – Workshop Recap
Mark de Paola and Camera West/Leica Store San Francisco teamed up for an unforgettable week in Tokyo, Japan May 22-30, 2025,...
First Look: The Fujifilm X-E5 & 23mm F2.8 WR
Fujifilm has announced the return of the X-E camera line with the brand new X-E5. Along with the X-E5, Fujifilm...