Leica (Leitz) Leica, also known as Ernst Leitz GmbH/Ernst Leitz Optische Werke, is widely known and loved for its extremely high quality photo equipment. The company was founded in 1869 in Wetzlar, Germany. Leica was the first to start the production of small-frame cameras in 1924, which was considered revolutionary. The rangefinder cameras by Leica, such as the screw mount types and the Leica-M cameras, are known for their reliability. The lenses made by Leica also excell in perfect quality. A Leica is for life! De Wit Cameras specializes in secondhand analogue Leitz photo equipment. Check out our big stock of cameras, lenses and accessories!