Category Archives: Leica M Series

Gold-plated Leica MP camera unveiled in China

By LR admin | Published: June 8, 2010
The new Leica 60th Anniversary of People’s Republic of China limited MP edition was officially unveiled in China on June 2nd, 2010: “The camera is decorated with red leather, the red picture of Tiananmen Square and the words “Long Live People’s Republic of China” are engraved on the upside of the camera. The left side of [...]
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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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New 35mm Summilux to be announced early next week

By LR admin | Published: May 12, 2010
The new 35mm Summilux lens should be announced next week. The exact announcement date I have for Europe is May 17th, but this could differ depending on your time zone. The retail price is going to be €3,750 or $5,000 (US). I already mentioned the expected stores availability: July, 2010.
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Dcviews.com thinks the new Leica 35mm Summilux-M was released today

By LR admin | Published: May 8, 2010
Dcviews has this article on their main page with today’s date (May 8th, 2010): The shown picture is of  the current 35 Lux model (see images of the rumored new 35 Lux lens here – it has 15 feet and 7 meters marks, the old model has 30 feet and 10 meters marks). Dcviews has [...]
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Underwater housing for Leica M8

By LR admin | Published: April 26, 2010
Model # UHR-LM8 More pictures available here, here and here. Features (source): Features: most of the camera View staff: through the glass in their own display / viewfinder available External synchronization: Nikonos 5pin Depth: 45 m Housing: Aluminium Glass: Optical, without additional coatings Other: acrylic resin / copper / steel Size: 190 x 113 x 132 mm Weight: [...]
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