Monthly Archives: February 2011

The first Leica M9 book

By LR admin | Published: February 18, 2011

The first Leica M9 book is now available for pre-order at Amazon and Adorama.

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Leica released new S lens firmware update and a new Image Shuttle software version

By LR admin | Published: February 18, 2011

Leica Camera released a new LEICA S lens firmware update and a new version of the Image Shuttle software:

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Leica M9 Titanium limited edition now in stock at B&H

By LR admin | Published: February 18, 2011

B&H just listed the Leica M9 Titanium limited edition in stock for $26,500.00. As far as I know all other units are sold out, at least in the US. Only 500 pieces were produced of this M9 limited edition. More M9T videos, images and information is available here. Update: the camera sold for less than an […]

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Leica with record sales in Q3, best since the company’s IPO in 1996

By LR admin | Published: February 17, 2011

Leica Camera AG announced their best quarterly and nine months results since its IPO in 1996. Products younger than two years account for 67 % of the total sales in the current fiscal year. The reported sales showed a 73.2% increase compared to the same period from previous year. The number of Leica employees increased from 1,062 to 1,112. In […]

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Fuji X100 vs. Leica X1 specs comparison

By LR admin | Published: February 15, 2011

Since Fuji officially announced the X100 to the US market last week, I now have more detailed information to update my previous Leica X1 vs. Fuji X100 specifications comparison: FujiFilm X100 Leica X1 Sensor APS-C CMOS APS-C CMOS Resolution 12.3MP 12.9MP LCD screen TFT, 100% coverage TFT, 100% coverage LCD screen size and resolution 2.8 in. […]

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Leica Explorers set out in the footsteps of the great explorers

By LR admin | Published: February 15, 2011

Few months ago Leica had a Leica V-Lux 2 giveaway. The ten winners received the camera with some North Face gear and headed to their destinations. You can check the Leica Explorer website for their pictures and updates. Full press release:

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Leica M9 Titanium for sale on eBay

By LR admin | Published: February 14, 2011

There is already a Leica M9 Titanium for sale on eBay for $39,888: I am curious to see if the camera will sell for that price. As far as I know all 500 pieces of the M9 Titan were sold out already weeks ago. Update: there is another Leica M9T on Amazon for $59,999.

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