11.5 billion won camera auction topic… Photographer Ryu Jun-yeol joins in ‘Do you see the presence?’
Actor Ryu Jun-yeol attended a global event celebrating the 100th anniversary of a camera brand held in Wetzlar, Germany.
On the 26th and 27th of last month, a large-scale commemorative event was held in Wetzlar, Germany, where the brand headquarters is located, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the launch of the world’s first 35mm camera.The event was attended by approximately 750 photography enthusiasts and key figures invited from around the world.Actor Ryu Jun-yeol also took part as a member of the brand family and showed off his unique presence.
Ryu Jun-yeol, who usually uses the brand’s cameras and has shown his side as a photographer through various exhibitions.During the event, he caught everyone’s attention by experiencing the brand’s philosophy and aesthetics firsthand and capturing the scene with the M camera.
In particular, this event attracted a lot of attention as an early prototype camera of the Leica I produced in 1923 was sold for 7.2 million euros(approximately 11.5 billion won), setting the second highest record in camera auction history.To commemorate the 100th anniversary, the brand celebrated a century of records and visions with various programs such as special edition product launches, documentary film screenings, and exhibitions.
An official said, “It was even more meaningful that actor Ryu Jun-yeol, who loves our cameras and is also active as a photographer, joined us for this 100th anniversary event,” and added, “In the future, based on our 100-year history and philosophy, we will expand beyond cameras to various areas such as watches and home cinemas, and convey new values through innovation and craftsmanship.”
Reporter Jeong com -yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga
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