Monthly Archives: August 2011

Leica M9->M9-P upgrade program now official in the US

By LR admin | Published: August 2, 2011

The previously rumored Leica M9 to M9-P upgrade program is now official. Two options will be available: “Sapphire Glass” upgrade package for $1,295 and “Top Cover and Sapphire Glass” upgrade package for $1,995. Both packages come with a one-year warranty extension. Here is the US press release with all details:

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Noktor HyperPrime 50mm f/0.95 lens with Leica M mount currently in testing

By LR admin | Published: August 2, 2011

Noktor created some online buzz last week when they announced on Twitter that they are testing a new full frame HyperPrime lens. The initial expectations were that this lens will come with Nikon/Canon mount but yesterday SLRMagic (the company that currently owns the Noktor brand) confirmed in an email that the new Noktor HyperPrime 50mm f/0.95 lens […]

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Colorware Leica D-Lux 5

By LR admin | Published: August 2, 2011

Colorware lets you customize the colors of your Leica D-Lux 5. A brand new colored D-Lux 5 costs $1200 (available USA and internationally). You can also send yours and get it colorized for $400 (US only). The camera parts that can be colored are front, back and top plates, lens body and lens face, port door, […]

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