Monthly Archives: September 2010

Leica M9 Hermès limited edition

Since the introduction of the Leica M9 on 09.09.09, I have seen only two different limited editions of the M9: the first one was for Amateur Photographer magazine and the second one was on display in Tokyo. This is the Leica M9 Hermès Limited Edition – probably a custom made piece, not related to the Titanium […]

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Leica has never used real ostrich leather on their products

I received a clarification from Leica regarding the Leica X1 Black Embossed Ostrich Limited Edition camera that was released in Japan last week and specifically the comment from PETA regarding the use of ostrich leather: “I just wanted to let you know that this product is not made from real ostrich leather – it is […]

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For Photokina: Leica D-Lux 5, V-Lux 2 and a Titanium M9 kit

Time to update my previous list of Leica expectation for Photokina. The folowing three products will be released for sure: Leica D-Lux 5 with optional EVF Leica V-Lux 2 will be based on the Panasonic Fz100 Titanium Leica M9 with a special version of the 35/1.4 asph lens (initially reported a month ago). The kit will also come with […]

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Leica M9 skin sticker for iPhone 4 now on sale

You can now buy the Leica M9 skin sticker for iPhone 4 on eBay for $9.99:

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In addition to D-Lux 5, Leica will release another Panasonic based compact camera at Photokina

Based on previous release patterns, a new Leica D-Lux 5 is pretty much guaranteed to be released for Photokina. In addition, Leica is excepted to introduce a second Panasonic based camera with a fixed lens. The rumor is that this camera will be a high-end model, but there is no reference which Panasonic version will be used as a base. Looking at […]

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Leica related news/links

Leica Camera AG is starting a new camping – “Berlinspiration: 7 days, 7 places, 7 questions” where you can win “one of the 10 exclusive, brand-new Leica cameras, which will premiere at the Photokina”: Leica cine lenses update: “The ramp-up of volume production is running at full speed and delivery is scheduled for the 4th quarter of […]

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Leica at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

LEICA CAMERA AT MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK On-Site Leica Specialists Available to Loan-Out the S2 & M9 WHO: Leica Camera Inc. will be offering fashion press and photographers at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week the opportunity to experience the renowned Leica S2 and Leica M9 professional-grade cameras. Leica product specialists will be on-site at a dedicated booth located […]

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