If you have watched this video from the Leica factory tour, (first video, 13:20 and 14:50 minute marks) you probably remember the “sticky stick” they used to clean the M9 sensor on the production line. I remember searching for this product online before and could not find it. This is what I stumble upon today: Dot Line SensorVu Loupe & Cleaner [...]
DXOmark released their Leica M9 test results. Leica M9 came 23th in the sensor ranking and 19th in low light ISO ranking. You can also compare the M9 RAW-based camera image quality with any other camera in their database. Have fun! Read more about DXOmark tests.
Those pictures were taken from a German soap opera (click on image for larger view): (Thanks Mathias)
A new Leica store opened in Kiev three months ago. The address: 101 Stolichnoe Shosse, Kiev, Ukraine.
Update: this lens may not be modified with a Leica mount. Contact seller for more details. Rare De Oude Delft 50mm f/0.75 lens (modified for Leica M mount) is for sale on eBay – you have to be logged in to eBay to see all pictures:
