New teaser: Map Camera 25th anniversary limited edition rangefinder lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: August 11, 2019




The famous Map Camera store in Japan is celebrating its 25th anniversary on August 13th. To commemorate this milestone, Map Camera will release a new rangefinder lens for Leica M-mount (the lens will be made in Japan). There is already a teaser on their website. The lens details and pre-orders will be officially announced on August 13th. Unfortunately, the new lens will not be available for international sales. Stay tuned for additional information.

The Leica section of Map Camera can be found here. Check out also their eBay store:

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New Billingham Hadley Pro 2020 camera bags announced

By LR admin | Published: August 11, 2019



Billingham introduced new Hadley Pro 2020 camera bags (see pricing and availability at Adorama and B&H):

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Leica V-Lux 5 camera now in stock

By LR admin | Published: August 11, 2019


The new Leica V-Lux 5 camera is now in stock – for pricing and availability, check one of the stores below:

AmericasEuropeAsia
Adorama
B&H
PopFlash
Leica Miami
Leica Palm Beach
Leica Soho
Tamarkin
Classic Connection
Leica Montreal		Meister Camera
Calumet
Leica Store Lisse
Red Dot Cameras
Park Camera		M&K Kamera
Rangefinder
f22
Map Camera



Reddotforum has a detailed hands-on report om the new V-Lux 5. Her eis the list of new featrues in the V-Lux 5:

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Somebody made a Leica mirrorless interchangeable lens camera out of a Sony a7

By LR admin | Published: August 10, 2019



Somebody in China made a Leica mirrorless interchangeable lens camera out of a Sony a7:

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Pre-orders for the new Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM lens are open again in the US

By LR admin | Published: August 9, 2019


Pre-orders for the new Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM lens are now open again in the US:

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Wetzlar Camera Auctions coning on October 5th, 2019

By LR admin | Published: August 8, 2019

A quick update on the upcoming Wetzlar Camera Auctions (Facebook | Instagram) that will take place on October 5th, 2019 – the auction cataloge (print and online) will be available at the end of August. Here are some of the Leica auction highlights:

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Vi Vante “Tiger” braided lambskin neck strap giveaway

By LR admin | Published: August 7, 2019



Vi Vante released a new “Tiger” braided lambskin neck strap and I have one to give away (free international shipping is included in the prize).:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Direct link to giveaway.


Vi Vante “Tiger” braided lambskin neck strap features:

  • Luxurious Lambskin Leather
  • Built in Side Protection with Finished Edges and red highlight stitching
  • Electroplated Mounting Rings; Extra Pair Provided
  • Comes in Branded Black Pouch
  • 47” inches / 120cm Long, 3/4 inch / 2cm wide
  • Handmade and designed by Vi Vante
  • Recommended for Leica M & Q, Fujifilm X series, and Sony Alpha 7 lines
  • Not designed for DSLR use, but handles Leica Noctilux 50mm F/0.95 Lens with ease

Vi Vante products are sold at vi-vante.com and on Amazon.

This giveaway is void where prohibited by law. The prize cannot be shipped to countries embargoed by the United States. Any potential taxes/duties should be paid by the winner.

Additional information from the press release:

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