Picture perfect Leicas an inspiration

Gregory Peck slung a Leica camera around his neck in the 1953 movie Roman Holiday, highlighting their iconic status. Fast-forward to today and the cameras are a focus of attention among collectors in China.

To emphasize this fact was an exhibition a few months ago called Leica Insight at the Beijing World Art Museum, which organizers claimed was the first in the world to offer a comprehensive account of Leica's history.

On display were about 20 photographs and over 300 Leica cameras, lenses and accessories.