Monthly Archives: July 2009

Leica S2 on display in New York

Leica S2 (pre-production model) was on display in Manhattan as part of a special promotion for the Fotocare store opening. Leica Product Specialist Justin Stailey said: “Final pricing and features will likely be announced in early August, I also haven’t yet seen a hard shutter speed for what the flash sync will be.” This is a small delay […]

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Voigtlander 50mm f/1.1 review

Here is the link for the Voigtlander 50mm f/1.1 lens review with some sample shots. Image: bophoto

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Only for golfers (Leica rangefinder for golf)

New Leica Pinmaster (white) rangefinder for golf, will be out early August, 2009.

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White Leica M8 limited edition unboxing

David Farkas posted some pictures of what’s in the box of the limited edition white Leica M8. It seems that the camera is selling well given the price tag of $8500 and 275 units worldwide. You can contact him if you are interested since he will be receiving some more in the next few weeks.

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Winner of the Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2009 announced

“The first prize in this year’s highly prestigious photographic competition, the ‘Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2009’, goes to the 28-year-old photographer Mikhael Subotzky from South Africa. His prize-winning portfolio, under the title of ‘Beaufort West’, shows scenes from the South African town of the same name.” You can see the wining photos @ leica-oskar-barnack-preis.de Award ceremony […]

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The quest for the biggest lens continues

This is just an update on the series of previous posts about the biggest/most expensive lens in the world. After Leica (1600mm) and Zeiss (1700mm), now it seems that Canon will be the winner with 5200mm/f14 lens (the picture is from eBay – this lens was for sale a while ago): Now I know how “Canon” […]

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Leica & PhaseOne: divorced

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