Monthly Archives: January 2009

USD 10,000.00

By LR admin | Published: January 25, 2009

If the US price of the Leica M8 Safari is really going to be USD10,000, I am suspecting Leica will be in world of pain (source). FYI the M8.2 costs USD 5,995 and the lens Elmarit-M 1:2.8/28 costs USD 1,795 so the premium for the Safari Limted Edition will be over USD 2,000 not to […]

Posted in Leica M | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Capture One 4.6.1 now available

By LR admin | Published: January 24, 2009

The latest fix should not impact Leica users, but it is aways good to run the latest version.

Posted in Leica D-Lux | Leave a Comment

46mm Lensmate adapter for Leica D-Lux 4 coming next week

By LR admin | Published: January 23, 2009

As reported earlier, Lensmate was working on an adapter tube and lens hood for the Leica D-Lux 4. Yesterday I got some updates from Lensmate: Dear Lensmate customer, Just a quick note to let you know that we will have the 46mm Lensmate adapter available to order in the next week or so. We are […]

Posted in Leica Accessories, Leica D-Lux | Tagged | Leave a Comment

A really used camera

By LR admin | Published: January 21, 2009

A reader sent me this picture – the film shape actually got imprinted in the camera’s back (Leica M4). Sorry, I cannot post the original picture here. The camera belonged to Garry Winogrand. Is this even possible? I was looking at another beat-up Leica M3 on eBay and the back plate was unmarked, see below […]

Posted in Leica M | Tagged | 3 Comments

Leica D-Lux 4 Titanium now in stores

By LR admin | Published: January 19, 2009

Update: Leica D-Lux 4 Titanium is now available @ J&R. At the time of this posting the camera was in stock. Orders will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to high volume sales, stock status changes frequently. Check back here for more updates. Leica D-Lux 4 Titanium is now available at Amazon – […]

Posted in Leica D-Lux | Tagged | 3 Comments

Pimp my D-Lux 4 (or LX3)

By LR admin | Published: January 18, 2009

Lumix LX3 fully loaded, originally uploaded by Nokton. What do we have here: Panasonic DMW-LA4 Conversion Adapter Panasonic DMW-VF1 External Optical Viewfinder Hoya 46mm Circular Polarizer Panasonic DMW-LW46 Wide Conversion Lens Leica Mini Table-Top (Tabletop) Tripod Panasonic DMW-CLX3K Carrying Case Leica Leather Carry Case for the D-LUX 4 Leica 21mm viewfinder This is why Leica […]

Posted in Leica Accessories, Leica D-Lux | Leave a Comment

Two new Panasonic p&s – with Leica lenses

By LR admin | Published: January 18, 2009

SECAUCUS, NJ (January 16, 2009)  Panasonic today announced two new additions to its LUMIX FS-Series of digital cameras, the DMC-FS7 and the DMC-FS15. The FS models, a stylish sister line of the highly-acclaimed LUMIX FX-Series, combine easy operation with a slim and sleek look, enabling both beginner and advanced users to take beautiful digital photos […]

Posted in Other Leica Stuff | Leave a Comment

Panasonic DMC-LX3 gets a second firmware update

By LR admin | Published: January 17, 2009

Leica – none. The firmware update score so far is Panasonic:Leica = 2:0. I am not sure if this is a good (Leica’s software is better) or bad thing. What do you think? Source

Posted in Leica D-Lux | 2 Comments