You Won’t Believe What Leica Is Selling Now (Hint: It’s Not a Camera!)
Feb 3, 2026
David Prochnow
Our resident “how-to” project editor, David Prochnow, lives on the Gulf Coast of the United States in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He brings his expertise at making our photography projects accessible to everyone, from a lengthy stint acting as the Contributing How-To Editor with Popular Science magazine. While you don’t have to actually build each of his projects, reading about these adventures will contribute to your continued overall appreciation of do-it-yourself photography. A collection of David’s best Popular Science projects can be found in the book, “The Big Book of Hacks,” Edited by Doug Cantor.
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Move over lenses and cameras, Leica just dropped the ultimate gear-head chic essential: the Leica Knitted Hat. That’s right, it’s not a 50 mm f/0.95 (we’re still lusting for that one). It’s a black beanie with the classic Leica outline logo, knitted from a cozy blend of merino wool, nylon, and spandex to keep your noggin warm while you’re out shooting in the cold, snow, and ICE.
Imagine strolling through winter landscapes, your breath turning to mist and all anyone notices is your snazzy Leica hat. Forget bokeh, this is beanie-bokeh! Whether you’re dodging snowflakes or staging the perfect street portrait, this one-size-fits-all masterpiece is apparently what stylish camera lovers really need this season.
Keep Your Hot Head Cool…Looking
Priced like a sensible accessory for winter (well, relatively sensible), the $50 Leica knitted hat proves that when it comes to brand merch, nothing says “I ♥ photography” quite like wrapping your brain in luxury fibers. So before you grab another lens cap, snag this “cap” and let the world know: your headshot game is on point.
Enjoy.
David Prochnow
Our resident “how-to” project editor, David Prochnow, lives on the Gulf Coast of the United States in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He brings his expertise at making our photography projects accessible to everyone, from a lengthy stint acting as the Contributing How-To Editor with Popular Science magazine. While you don’t have to actually build each of his projects, reading about these adventures will contribute to your continued overall appreciation of do-it-yourself photography. A collection of David’s best Popular Science projects can be found in the book, “The Big Book of Hacks,” Edited by Doug Cantor.
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