It is always something of a delight to see two such esteemed masters of their respective fields collaborating on a project that, while assured in its exclusivity, will unquestionably be of unparalleled quality. German camera masters Leica, in partnership with Parisian fashion house Hermès, present two new M9-P compact digital interchangeable-lens cameras, the Edition Hermès and the Edition Hermès - Série Limitée Jean-Louis Dumas, both with a with a fashionable twist.

Elevating the Edition Hermès limited run camera above your standard, yet still remarkable M9-P, are several features, most notably the Veau Swift calfskin leather in ochre enveloping the silver-chrome body and used as the shoulder strap. This set includes the silver anodised Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. lens. Subtle deviations from the standard camera were made in order to accentuate the unique design, primarily the omission of the accessory shoe, frame-selector lever and the Leica scripture on the top plate.