Leica Stores Philippines marks its 10th anniversary of offering cameras to meet the imaging needs of its Filipino customers since its establishment in 2014, with the opening of its first store in Greenbelt 5 in Makati City. During the event’s celebration, Leica announced its partnership with Henry’s Cameras, one of the country’s most trusted camera retailers.
This alliance unites Leica’s 155-year tradition of excellence in camera-making with Henry’s decades-long expertise and close ties to the Filipino photography community, promising the best products and services to consumers.
“Henry’s has been an integral part of Philippine photography for decades, not only by empowering photographers with quality products and solutions but, more importantly, by opening spaces where storytellers can share their passion for image-making,” says Nicholson Ong, president of Leica Store Philippines.
Ong adds, “This partnership is especially meaningful to me because of my father, Henry Ong, who has always admired Leica’s legacy since we started our business in 1980 in Quiapo. Leica embodies the essence of photography: capturing the stories that matter. With Leica joining Henry’s portfolio, we’re excited to elevate the photographic experience for our community.”
As part of the celebration, Leica Store Philippines provides guests and customers the exclusive opportunity to preview in its store, the Leica Q3 43, the latest variant in Leica’s Q-series lineup of cameras that has proven to be one of the most beloved compact full-frame cameras in the photography community.
Unveiled in September 2024, the third-generation Leica Q3 43 is equipped with the innovative APO-Summicron 43f/2 ASPH lens designed to deliver sharp and high-contrast images, making it ideal for both street photography and portraiture. It also features a unique 43mm fixed focal length, an OLED high-resolution viewfinder, and an integrated macro mode for capturing lose-up details.
The Leica Q3 43 also incorporates Leica’s advanced wireless connectivity, supporting seamless data transfer to iOS devices via the Leica FOTOS app. With options for 60, 36, and 18-megapixel resolutions, this camera enables photographers to capture stunning visuals even in low-light conditions.
