Leica M9: “We will probably produce more than twice as many as planned”

By LR admin | Published: July 21, 2010

leica m9 front 300x200 Leica M9: We will probably produce more than twice as many as planned

An interesting article in the Austrian newspaper DiePresse.com (in English) about Andreas Kaufmann (Chairman of the board at Leica Camera). One of the quotes, referring to the Leica M9:

“The camera is sold out for months. We will probably produce more than twice as many as planned.”

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Leica C-LUX 3 Chibi Maruko-chan limited edition

By LR admin | Published: July 19, 2010

Leica C LUX 3 Chibi Maruko chan limited edition Leica C LUX 3 Chibi Maruko chan limited edition

Leica Japan release a new limited edition Leica C-LUX 3 Chibi Maruko-chan camera (in English):

  • Product Name: Leica C-LUX 3 model of Chibi Maruko Chan
  • Limited number: 50
  • Price: 77,000 yen
  • Dealer: Futago Tamagawa Leica Shop

“Chibi Maruko-chan (ちびまる子ちゃん) is a shōjo manga series by Momoko Sakura, later adapted into an anime TV series by Nippon Animation, which originally aired on Fuji Television from January 7, 1990 to September 27, 1992. The series depicts the simple, everyday life of a little girl nicknamed Maruko and her family in suburban mid-seventies Japan.” (source)

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A very good guess of what’s next for the Leica D-Lux 5

By LR admin | Published: July 17, 2010

Panasonic’s website leaked the long expected Panasonic LX5 (replacement of the LX3) which should give us a pretty good idea of what the next Leica D-Lux 5 will look like (probably announced at Photokina):

panasonic lx5 black A very good guess of whats next for the Leica D Lux 5

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panasonic lx5 white A very good guess of whats next for the Leica D Lux 5

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Main differences between the LX5 and the older LX3 version:

  • the LX5 has 3.8x zoom 24-90mm (the LX3 has 2.5x and ends with 60mm)
  • LX3 has 8 elements in 6 groups, 4 aspherical lenses and 4 aspherical surfaces. LX5 will have 10 elements in 9 groups, 3 aspherical lenses and 5 aspherical surfaces.
  • LX5 wit 80 to 12800 ISO (the LX3 80 to 3200)
  • Shutter speed of the LX5 is 1/4000 sec (up from 1/2000sec of the LX3)
  • It records in HD 60p (sensor output is 30p) AVCHDlite
  • Optional electronic and optical viewfinder
  • LX5 will have step zoom
  • both cameras will have almost identical weight, slightly bigger dimensions
  • LX5 will have a Orientation Detector
  • LX5 will add also Movie Zoom, Wind noise cut and a direct movie button

Those will be the Panasonic LX5 accessories (click for larger view):

panasonic lx5 accessories 253x300 A very good guess of whats next for the Leica D Lux 5

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Leica M9, X1 and 50mm 1.4 ASPH now in stock

By LR admin | Published: July 16, 2010

pop flash photo Leica M9, X1 and 50mm 1.4 ASPH now in stock

PopFlash Photo currently has the Leica M9 (black), X1, 50mm 1.4 Lux ASPH (black) and the 1.4x viewfinder magnifier in stock. They won’t last long.

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Leica S2 video tutorials

By LR admin | Published: July 16, 2010

Dale Photo and Digital has published a series of Leica S2 video tutorials:

Continue after the break:

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