# Stefan Daniel on Leica’s Past, Present and Future

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Podcast: [How I See - The Leica Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-i-see-the-leica-podcast-7784141)
Published: 2026-04-14T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Stefan Daniel reflects on more than four decades at Leica and shares a personal view of the company’s evolution from traditional craftsmanship to modern innovation. From his early days as an apprentice in Wetzlar to helping shape Leica through major technological change, Stefan offers insight into the people, values and decisions behind the brand. The conversation explores Leica’s heritage, its approach to product development, the transition into the digital era, and the partnerships that helped define key moments along the way. It is a look at how Leica has balanced continuity and reinvention while staying true to its identity.

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