Monthly Archives: May 2013

Leica Camera announces S-Adapter C for Contax 645 lenses

Leica Camera is pleased to introduce the Leica S-Adapter C which will be available from this June. With this adapter, Contax 645 lenses can be used with the Leica S (Typ 007), Leica S2 and Leica S2-P cameras. The adapter enables owners of the Contax 645 system to switch effortlessly to the Leica S System. The Leica S-Adapter […]

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The Leica inspired Gizmon case is now available for iPhone 5

After the 4/4s version, Gizmon now offers Leica inspired cases for the iPhone 5 (EU links): The Gizmon iCA has an optical viewfinder, shutter button, conversion lens mount, tripod socket and strap holes. Here are few additional images:

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The new Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Asph lens for M-mount is now available for pre-order

The new Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Asph lens for M-mount that was announced in February at the 2013 CP+ show is now available for pre-order in B&H: Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical Lens (Silver) Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical Lens (Black)

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Leica “Mini M” in stores on June 11th

Leica Camera published a new banner on their Facebook page for their Mini M campaign with the text “Meet the new Leica family member on the 11th of June” and “Heard the rumors? Get the truth: Leica Stores – June 11th.” This indicates that there will be only one camera announced on June 11th and the first units will […]

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First picture and specifications of the Leica “Mini M” leaked online

The first picture and specifications (in French) of the Leica Mini M have leaked from an unknown source. As I already reported, the “Mini M” will be an X type compact camera with a zoom lens (Leica Elmar 3.5-6.4/28-70mm ASPH), 16MP APS-C sensor and a price tag of EUR 2,450 (over $3,000):

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New Leica Mini M camera teaser

Leica published a new teaser on their website that shows a slightly opened box with just a glimpse of their new camera. Hopefully we will be able to see more of the “Mini M” next Monday. For now, everything points to an APS-C based camera with a fixed zoom lens. The big question is whether […]

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Results of the 23rd Westlicht camera auction

The results of the 23rd Westlicht camera auction are now available online. Those are the three most expensive Leica cameras sold:

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