Monthly Archives: January 2009

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 […]

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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

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Leica M8 Safari first pictures

By LR admin | Published: January 16, 2009

I just checked the comments section and a reader had already sent me this – first pictures of Leica M8 Safari: Source

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Leica Safari M8.2 – another rumor to come true by the end of this month

By LR admin | Published: January 16, 2009

As reported earlier (see here and here) another limited edition Leica M8 Safari is coming our way (see also the new Leica M8 Panda – unannounced, but already available in stores): Price of â€šÃ‡Â¨7,500 in a kit with a Summicron 28mm f/2 lens Leica M8.2 Safari will feature a green covering, the same vulcanite finish […]

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Leica D-Lux 4 custom hot shoe cover

By LR admin | Published: January 15, 2009

From the makers of the custom mechanical cable release adapter we now have a custom hot shoe cover for Leica D-Lux 4. Follow this link if you would like to order one. Mine is on the way.

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Ken Rockwell is now officially a Leica fan

By LR admin | Published: January 15, 2009

Ken Rockwell wrote about “The Return of the Leica”. As with everything else, he has some valid points and some BS. Still worth reading – remember that Ken is an engineer and not a photographer – if you keep this in mind, everything will make much more sense. Today he released a review of the […]