The new Leica C type 112 camera is based on the Panasonic LF1, designed by Audi

By LR admin | Published: September 8, 2013

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Update: the US price of the Leica C is $699 (the equivalent Panasonic Lumix LF1 costs $499).Keep in mind that with the Leica C you are getting also Lightroom 5 (priced at $122).

Pictures and specifications of the upcoming Leica C type 112 camera are already circulating online:

  • Design by Audi Design
  • Based on the Panasonic Lumix LF1
  • 12.1MP 1/1.7″ sensor
  • 7.1x zoom, Leica DC Vario-Summicron f2.0-5.9/6-42.8mm ASPH. lens (28 – 200mm equivalent)
  • EVF
  • WiFi / NFC connectivity
  • Comes with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
  • New accessories for the Leica C will be available
  • Size: 103 × 63 × 28mm
  • Weight: 195g weight
  • Price TBD
  • Release date: October

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New Leica Boutique to open in Milan

By LR admin | Published: September 7, 2013

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A new Leica Boutique will be opening in Milan on September 14th, 2013. Additional information can be found here.

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The Leica rangefinder (video)

By LR admin | Published: September 4, 2013

I saw this “The Leica Rangefinder” video shot by B&H on Reddit and I realized that I have not published it online. Enjoy!

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Leica X2 mail-in promotion: free “Ninety Nine Years” book

By LR admin | Published: September 2, 2013

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Leica Camera announced a new mail-in promotion for the Leica X2 camera. With every purchase of a brand new Leica X2 ($1,995), customers will receive the English version of the popular ‘Ninety Nine Years’ book, a $130 value. The book directs an emotional spotlight on 99 years of passion and enthusiasm for a small camera developed by Oskar Barnack in 1913/14. The Leica X2 mail-in promotion starts on September 1, 2013 and runs through October 15, 2013. See Adorama’s listing:

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This promotion is not valid for the Leica X a la carte program or the Leica X Vario. To receive a copy of ‘Ninety Nine Years’, a customer can mail-in a copy of the promotion form, warranty card & copy of sales receipt to Leica Camera Inc.

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LFI (Leica Fotografie International) iOS app version 2.0.1 released

By LR admin | Published: September 2, 2013

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A new 2.0.1 version of the Leica Fotografie International (LFI) app was recently released for iOS devices. Here are few screenshots:

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Special Leica event at Adorama on Thursday

By LR admin | Published: August 28, 2013

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Adorama has organized a wide range of Leica events on Thursday, September 12 including a lecture by New York Times photographer Robert Caplin. For more information and registration visit this link.

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Leica 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux-M Asph lens review (video)

By LR admin | Published: August 27, 2013

Leica F/0.95 Noctilux Review/Thoughts from Cult of the Noctilux on Vimeo:

This is not really a Lens review just some thoughts on it. I am a passionate Leica shooter and use the 50mm .95 As my only M lens. Please note there are minor artifacts in the images from the video sampling/conversion. You can review all of my Noctilux pictures on my Flickr Page: http://www.flickr.com/scott997.

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