Monthly Archives: November 2011

Leica to increase M lens prices on January 1st, 2012

I already mentioned that back in August: Leica Camera will increase their prices on M lenses in the US starting January 1st, 2012. For example, the 50mm f/1.4 Summilux will go up from $3695.00 to $3995.00, the 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux will go from $10495.00 to $10995.00. Prices of cameras and accessories will stay the same. If you need […]

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Leica M9-P silver chrome in stock now

I just received a notification from B&H that the silver chrome Leica M9-P is currently in stock.

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Voigtlander Nokton Aspherical 35mm f/1.2 II lens now shipping in the US

The Voigtlander Nokton Aspherical 35mm f/1.2 II lens is now shipping in the US and is currently in stock at B&H. This lens was announced in February, 2011. Some samples can be found on flickr. Here are the basics specs:

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Invitation to submit entries for the 2012 Leica Oskar Barnack Award

Solms, Germany (November 16, 2011) – Leica Camera AG invites professional photographers to submit entries to the Leica Oskar Barnack Award, an international photography competition. Photographers wishing to take part may submit their projects online between January 16 and March 1, 2012. The terms and conditions of entry can be downloaded from www.leica-oskar-barnack-award.com shortly before […]

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The upcoming Fuji mirrorless camera resembles Leica M9

Based on the freshly leaked images, the upcoming Fuji mirrorless camera looks like a M9 rangefinder. The camera body and lens mount appear to be big enough to be full frame. The camera will be officially shown during the CES show in January 2012. Check PhotoRumors.com for more images.

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First Leica boutique to open in Sydney

A new Leica store will be opened in Sydney on November 24: “Foto Riesel has adopted a Great Gatsby twenties theme for the invitation-only launch, which takes place at the company’s Kent Street premises on November 24, 85 years after the first Leica camera went into production. Leica ambassadors John Laham and Craig Coverdale have […]

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“Everybody Street” documentary project looking for backers

The creator of the Everybody Street  documentary is looking for some support on kickstarter in order to complete the final phase of this project (only 4 days left): Update: the miovie is now available on Amazon.

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