Monthly Archives: September 2012

The new Leica M-E

There was no mirrorless camera announcement today, instead Leica Camera reveled the M-E: an new “entry-level” digital rangefinder that has the same 18MP CCD sensor found in the original M9. The price of the Leica M-E is $5,450 and is available for pre-order here. Press release: The fascination of M-Photography reduced to essentials Solms, Germany (September 17, […]

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The new Leica X2 Paul Smith limited edition

Modern digital technology ‘Made in Germany’ meets extravagant styling from the world of fashion in new Leica “Edition Paul Smith” digital camera  Solms, Germany (September 17, 2012,) – Leica Camera presents the Leica X2 “Edition Paul Smith,” a distinctive and vibrantly hued special edition in the Leica X range. International entrepreneur Paul Smith, widely regarded […]

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Leica X2 “à la carte” program

The ultimate bespoke style statement  Solms, Germany (September 17, 2012) – Leica Camera announces the expansion of the ‘Leica à la carte‘ program, the exclusive concept for creating a Leica camera custom tailored to your personal taste. From vibrant and fashion forward to understated and discreet, Leica will offer a selection of styling options for […]

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The new Leica D-Lux 6

Complete Creative Freedom Meets Timeless Design  Solms, Germany (September 17, 2012) – Leica Camera presents the latest model of the successful Leica D-Lux line of compact cameras. The Leica D-Lux 6 allows for the ultimate in creative flexibility, proving to be the ideal companion anytime inspiration arises. Enabling an imaging quality that sets entirely new […]

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The new Leica V-Lux 4

Compact Camera for travel, wildlife and sport photography  Solms, Germany (September 17, 2012) – Leica Camera presents the Leica V-Lux 4, a digital compact camera that unites a high-performance lens, outstanding imaging quality and superior speed in a compact format. With its wide range of video functions and an impressive list of features, as well […]

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The new Leica S

Leica S is the new medium format camera from Leica Camera AG. As expected, the camera uses the same 37.5MP sensor and has several improvements. See the press release below for more details. The Leica S is priced at $21,950. The synthesis of optimum imaging quality, perfect handling and outstanding speed  Solms, Germany (September 17, 2012) […]

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The new Leica SUPER-ELMAR-S 24 mm f/3.5 ASPH lens

New super-wide lens with outstanding optical properties  Solms, Germany (September 17, 2012) – Leica Camera has expanded the Leica S medium format system with the addition of a new lens, the Leica Super-Elmar-S 24 mm f/3.5 ASPH. Corresponding to a focal length of 19 mm in terms of 35 mm photography, this super-wide-angle lens guarantees […]

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The new ELPRO-S 180

Accessory close-up lens extends the working range of the LEICA APO-ELMAR-S 180 mm f/3.5  Solms, Germany (September 17, 2012) – Leica Camera presents the Leica Elpro-S 180 close-up lens, a specially calculated accessory lens for the Leica APO-Elmar-S 180 mm f/3.5 that reduces the close focusing distance to 1.1 meters (approximately 3 feet, 7 inches […]

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