Leica launches LUX Grip for iPhone

Leica, known for its high-end film cameras, has introduced a new accessory for the iPhone: the Leica LUX Grip.

It’s a camera grip which comes at a premium price of EUR 300. The LUX Grip essentially provides users a more tactile feel using an iPhone for photography—recreating the experience from a classic Leica camera.

The camera grip’s operation is also fairly simple. The LUX Grip attaches to an iPhone via MagSafe and Bluetooth connectivity. It includes a two-stage shutter release for focusing and capturing photos, plus customizable buttons, and a dial for adjusting settings like zoom, aperture, and shutter speed.

Since the grip attaches magnetically, it can be used both vertically and horizontally with an iPhone, so long the phone supports MagSafe.

It’s lightweight at 130 grams and packs a 300 mAh battery. Leica says it charges back to full in about two hours via USB-C.

This gets complemented by the Leica LUX app featuring image filters inspired by classic Leica lenses. These include bokeh effects seen in Summilux-M or Noctilux-M lenses.

The Leica LUX Grip is currently available in select Leica physical and online stores in Europe.