Monthly Archives: May 2010

Leica Camera Blog – the official press release

By LR admin | Published: May 25, 2010

I covered the new Leica Camera Blog already last week. Here is the official press release: Allendale, NJ (May 25, 2010) – Leica Camera, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of the official Leica Camera Blog (http://blog.leica-camera.com). This interactive platform provides Leica fans and followers a dynamic space for product news, developments and related events, plus […]

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Leica MP survives -40°C temperatures during 60 days trek on the North Pole

By LR admin | Published: May 24, 2010

This is the official press release from Leica UK: 24 May 2010: Following a treacherous 60-day trek covering 483 miles, Arctic explorer and photographer, Martin Hartley, has reached the North Pole with colleagues Ann Daniels and Charlie Paton. Recording photographs that would be impossible to take on digital equipment in the harsh Arctic conditions, Martin […]

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The new ThinkTank Retrospective bags

By LR admin | Published: May 23, 2010

ThinkTank released their new Retrospective bags that might be an attractive solution for Leica shooters (I am thinking of Leica M), especially the Retrospective 10 and Retrospective 30 models: I especially like their “sound silencers” that suppress the loud tearing sound hook-and-loop makes while opening and closing the bag: Both versions are also available in […]

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Last chance to get your Leica D-Lux 4 custom grip

By LR admin | Published: May 23, 2010

Richard Franiec’s Leica D-Lux4 custom grip will be discontinued. The last batch is already produced and after it’s sold out it will no longer be available.

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Sony E mount adapter for Leica M lenses

By LR admin | Published: May 21, 2010

Rayqual will offer Sony E mount adapter for Leica M lenses. The adapter is expected to be available in July, 2010. With this adapter you will be able to use your Leica M lenses on a Sony NEX camera. For more details visit DC.watch.

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New Leica 35mm f/1.4 ASPH Summilux-M available for pre-order

By LR admin | Published: May 18, 2010

Currently Amazon (US) is taking pre-orders for the new version of the Leica 35mm f/1.4 ASPH Summilux-M lens: Update: Reddotcameras (UK) is also taking pre-orders.

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