Tag Archives: Photokina 2016

Leica T camera listed as discontinued, new model expected to be announced next month

The silver Leica T camera is already listed as discontinued at B&H (refurbished models still available) and is out of stock in many Leica retailers: The black version is currently deeply discounted: $1099 vs. the original price of over $1,600. A new Leica T model (with code name “8854”) is already rumored to be announced next […]

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The code name “8854” could be for a new Leica T camera

A new Leica camera under the code name “8854” was already registered at the Indonesian Communication Agency and was recently also spotted at the Taiwan Radio Certification Authority (NCC). The interesting part in the second listing is that the new camera will use the Leica BP-DC13 battery and the Leica BC-DC13 battery charger – both are currently used by the Leica […]

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Leica at Photokina 2016

Leica Camera AG to be ‘Official Photography Partner of Photokina 2016’ with a professional presence in Hall 2.1, and major exhibition at the Leica Gallery in Hall 1 Wetzlar, 20 July 2016: Leica Camera AG has announced that its presence this year at photokina 2016 in Cologne will be focused on professional photography and the […]

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Leica rumored to announce a new line of M cinema lenses

For Photokina in September Leica is rumored to announce new line of M cinema lenses (with cine housing/gears). The first set of lenses will be all Summilux versions (f/1.4). Based on this rumor we can speculate that the next M camera will have some serious video upgrades. Expect to see more video workshops offered by […]

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Leica “8854” camera registered at the Indonesian Communication Agency

A new Leica camera model 8854 was recently (July 11th) registered at the Indonesian telecommunication agency. The camera has Wi-Fi and/or a GPS module and is “made in Germany” as the Leica SL, Q and T. The Indonesian telecommunication agency reports that the camera is currently being tested at their test centre (“Balai Uji” = […]

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HandeVision IBERIT 24mm f/2.4 lens for Leica M mount to be announced at Photokina

I received a tip that the HandeVision IBERIT 24mm f/2.4 lens for Leica M mount will be announced at Photokina. The picture above is a prototype of the new lens with a special surface finish in silver matt that was recently spotted in Germany by a reader.

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The Year of The M

The Year of The M by Louis Ferreira (http://500px.com/LouisFerreira) Like many Leica faithful, I’m an M fan first. It’s one of the only cameras I have ever owned that compels me to get out and shoot. It’s also due for updating in the immediate future and I think we can make some predictions from the […]

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