Leica X Capture One Partnership

credits: Leica/Capture One

Leica Camera AG and Capture One have announced a new partnership, with the aim of improving tethered shooting and editing workflows for Leica photographers. The focus is on tighter integration between Leica cameras and Capture One’s software, with an emphasis on stable connections, faster image transfer, and more dependable Live View performance. According to both companies, the goal is to make tethered shooting smoother and more predictable, whether photographers are working in a studio setup or on location.

Capture One has long been a popular choice for tethered workflows, but the collaboration also leans heavily into colour handling. Leica and Capture One say the partnership includes camera-specific profiles designed for Leica files, with adjustments tuned for tonal response and colour behaviour. In practical terms, this should mean fewer workarounds when editing Leica images and more consistent results straight out of import. The integration is positioned as a refinement of an existing relationship rather than a brand-new technical direction, but Leica suggests reliability and responsiveness are key areas of improvement.

Alongside the announcement, the two companies are offering a three-month trial of Capture One’s All-in-One plan to Leica camera owners. This plan normally includes desktop and mobile apps, cloud-based collaboration tools, and access to Capture One’s broader ecosystem. Leica users can activate the trial through Club Leica. The timing also lines up with recent changes at Capture One, which introduced new branding earlier this year and continues to expand features and camera support.