Monthly Archives: February 2011

Leica M9 Titanium limited edition camera video #3

The third Leica M9 Titanium video is narrated by the owner: See also video #1 and #2.

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A closer look at the Leica M9 Titanium limited edition (video)

Another drooling video of the Leica M9 Titanium limited edition:

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Voigtlander announced a new Nokton 1,2/35mm lens

Few days ago I wrote about the rumored Voigtlander’s 35mm f/1.1 lens. Today this lens was announced, but the aperture is still f/1.2 like the old model instead of the rumored f/1.1. Here are the details: Specifications Nokton 1,2 / 35 mm Focal length 35 mm Light intensity 1:1,2 Minimum aperture 22 Lens construction 10 […]

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Leica Akademie updates workshop programme for Spring 2011 (UK)

Leica has today announced its Akademie workshop and training programme for Spring 2011. The company’s London-based training facility at 34 Bruton Place offers a variety of photography workshops for existing and prospective customers, run by experienced Leica photographers. New to the Akademie, starting on 1 March 2011, is the Introduction to Digital Photography, a one-day […]

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Leica M9 Titanium limited edition unboxing video

I have posted some pictures of the Leica M9 Titanium limited edition camera, but if you want to see exactly what is in the box, here is a video that one lucky owner just uploaded on YouTube:

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Ricoh shows GXR M-mount cartridge at the CP+ show in Japan

Ricoh displayed their upcoming GXR M-mount cartridge at the CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show in Japan. The unit is expected to be released in autumn of 2011.

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New Voigtlander 35mm f/1.1 and 50mm f/1.4 lenses in development

Recently the Nokton 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical lens was listed as discontinued and the rumor is that Voigtlander will release a new 35mm f/1.1 version to replace it. In addition, Voigtlander is also working on a new 50mm f/1.4 lens. A new 35mm f/1.1 and 50mm f/1.4 lenses will be a good addition to Voigtlander’s lens line-up. Their current 35mm […]

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