This is the official press release from Leica UK: 24 May 2010: Following a treacherous 60-day trek covering 483 miles, Arctic explorer and photographer, Martin Hartley, has reached the North Pole with colleagues Ann Daniels and Charlie Paton. Recording photographs that would be impossible to take on digital equipment in the harsh Arctic conditions, Martin […]
ThinkTank released their new Retrospective bags that might be an attractive solution for Leica shooters (I am thinking of Leica M), especially the Retrospective 10 and Retrospective 30 models: I especially like their “sound silencers” that suppress the loud tearing sound hook-and-loop makes while opening and closing the bag: Both versions are also available in […]
Richard Franiec’s Leica D-Lux4 custom grip will be discontinued. The last batch is already produced and after it’s sold out it will no longer be available.
Rayqual will offer Sony E mount adapter for Leica M lenses. The adapter is expected to be available in July, 2010. With this adapter you will be able to use your Leica M lenses on a Sony NEX camera. For more details visit DC.watch.
Currently Amazon (US) is taking pre-orders for the new version of the Leica 35mm f/1.4 ASPH Summilux-M lens: Update: Reddotcameras (UK) is also taking pre-orders.
Leica Camera got their own blog @ http://blog.leica-camera.com. Their first entry is “Ulla Hebgen: A Decisive Moment and Discovery of the Leica M9”.
Erwin Puts published the first part review of the new Leica 35mm Summilux lens: “The new SX35FLE is a definite improvement over its predecessor. But the main advantages are to be found in the focusing range from 1 meter to 3 or even 4 meters. There the performance gain is visible and to be appreciated.”
The new 35 Summilux lens is now on Lieca’s website: Tech data download (PDF file) Sample shots in jpg and dng format. MTF charts comparison @ f/1.4: old (left) vs. new (right) version: Lens design: old (top) vs. new (bottom): Technical data comparison after the break:
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