Monthly Archives: June 2011

Leica Camer AG and Magnum Photos sign agreement on cooperation

Solms, Germany (June 23, 2011) – Leica Camera AG and Magnum Photos  announce the commencement of a series of technological and photographic projects, building upon almost a century’s worth of shared history between two world-renowned photographic institutions. The first venture showcases a number of independently produced multimedia essays by Magnum photographers.  In addition, Leica and [...]

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Leica M8 firmware update 2.014 is out

The new firmware update version 2.014 is now available for download (under “updates”). The improvements are: Support of the new lens Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm/f3.4 Optimization of internal processes

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Leica to launch a new compact mirrorless system camera at Photokina 2012

In an interview with BJP and AP, Leica’s chairman Dr. Andreas Kaufmann and CEO Alfred Schopf confirmed that they will be announcing a new compact mirrorless system camera (EVIL) at Photokina 2012, something I have been reporting here on LeicaRumors for a while. Some quotes: “It’s more than an idea, you will see something at the next Photokina. [...]

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Leica M9-P now available for pre-order

Adorama just started taking pre-orders also for the Leica M9-P chrome + black and the new silver grip: Leica M9-P Silver Chrome Leica M9-P Black Leica hand grip M for the M8.2, M9 and M9-P, Silver See also the Leica Super Elmar M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH lens pre-order options.

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Leica Super Elmar M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH lens now available for pre-order

Adorama is now taking pre-orders for the Leica Super Elmar M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH lens:

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